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Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation Practice

For over 70 years, Downey Brand has been one of the leading eminent domain and inverse condemnation firms in California. That leadership continues today as we currently have one of the largest and most active condemnation practices in Northern California. We are equally skilled in assisting public entities with projects that require the acquisition of private property and obtaining just compensation for land and business owners threatened with full or partial condemnation.

Our eminent domain attorneys have unmatched experience handling complex property acquisitions for large public projects from right-of-way planning through trial and appeal. Our attorneys have represented cities, counties, special districts, and other agencies in the acquisition of agricultural, commercial, industrial and residential property for streets, highways, water supply projects, electrical transmission lines, public buildings and redevelopment, as well as having successfully defended public agencies from inverse condemnation claims.

Representative Experience

 

TRADE GROUPS

International Right of Way Association

 


ATTORNEYS IN PRACTICE

Michael A. Churchill

Sean J. Filippini

Matthew A. Garfinkle

Scott D. McElhern

Kelly L. Pope

M. Max Steinheimer

 

PRACTICE AREAS

Banking/Financial Institutions

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Climate Change & Sustainability

Construction

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Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation

Employment

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ERISA and Employee Benefits

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