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June 13, 2024

Understanding Property Condemnation and Eminent Domain in Alabama

Property condemnation and eminent domain proceedings in Alabama can be confusing for landowners, especially if they are unfamiliar with their legal rights during these legal procedures. If you have received a condemnation notice, reach out to a knowledgeable eminent domain attorney to learn more.
May 27, 2024

Navigating Emerging Trends in Eminent Domain in Alabama and Texas

Property owners in Alabama and Texas who are facing condemnation have several legal rights and options. Talk to a highly qualified condemnation lawyer today to learn more about how to exercise your rights at every opportunity.
May 13, 2024

Notice Periods for Property Owners Facing Condemnation in Texas

If a government entity is invoking its eminent domain power in Texas, it must provide you with ample notice of upcoming condemnation proceedings that will impact your private property. Discuss your options with a trusted and highly qualified Texas condemnation lawyer to learn more.
April 27, 2024

Can Eminent Domain Address the Urban Foreclosure Crisis?

Although eminent domain may be useful in addressing the urban foreclosure crisis, states like Alabama and Texas have taken steps to restrict such actions that seize private property from individuals to develop affordable housing options.
April 13, 2024

Legal Protections for Homeowners in Alabama in Highway Condemnation

Alabama provides several legal protections to homeowners facing condemnation for proposed highway projects. Talk to an experienced condemnation lawyer to learn more about how you can exercise your rights to negotiate a fair and favorable outcome.
March 27, 2024

Eminent Domain vs. Condemnation: What Property Owners Need to Know

As a property owner in Alabama or Texas, you may hear the terms eminent domain and condemnation used interchangeably. However, eminent domain refers to an entity’s constitutional right to seize private property, while condemnation refers to the legal process itself.

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