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7 Examples of Eminent Domain: Key Takeaways for Property Owners Like You

You received the letter. It’s from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), a city, a county, or a utility company.…

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Landlocked Property Law: Can Eminent Domain Take Your Road Access?

You received a notice. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), a utility company, or another government entity needs to acquire…

What does the government have to pay when they take my land?
What Does the Government Have to Pay When They Take My Land?

Property owners affected by eminent domain want to know what the government has to pay. There’s a short answer and…

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What Is a Drainage Easement and How Can It Affect Your Georgia Property?

Across my decades of practice as an attorney, my eminent domain clients have had many questions about easements and how…

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3 Reasons People Shouldn’t Accept Tax Value for Their property

When GDOT (or another condemning authority) takes your land, they owe you just compensation. You may wonder if the condemning authority…

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Is Commercial Property Fairly Valued in Georgia Eminent Domain Cases?

Eminent domain takings of commercial property in Georgia can be a challenging and contentious process for business owners. When GDOT…

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Understanding the Department of Transportation’s Offer: What You Need to Know

If a condemning agency is taking your land under the power of eminent domain, you will likely receive an offer…

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Condemnation 101: How Can I Know if an Eminent Domain Appraisal Is Fair?

Condemnation is the process of taking private property under the power of eminent domain for public use. However, the government cannot just take…

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Avoid These 6 Things When the Government Takes Your Land for Eminent Domain

  If GDOT is coming for your property, what they take could have a huge impact on your home or…

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