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Eminent Domain - Public Agency Representation

Examples of our recent experience include:

  • Represent the Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority in over 40 property acquisitions in Yuba County for two large levee improvement projects, including the construction of the largest set back levee in the western United States.
  • Jury trial in the case of Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority v. Danna Investment Company resulted in a verdict that was substantially lower than the pre-litigation offer and deposit of probable compensation.
  • Obtained pre-condemnation access to numerous properties for environmental and geotechnical investigations necessary for the design of a major levee improvement project.
  • Represent the Modesto Irrigation District in 20 separate eminent domain actions involving the acquisition of property for a 230 kV transmission line.
  • Represent Sutter-Butte Flood Control Agency regarding right-of-way activities for major flood control project.
 

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Banking/Financial Institutions

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Climate Change & Sustainability

Construction

Corporate

Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation

Employment

Employment Litigation

Energy

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ERISA and Employee Benefits

Family Law

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Mergers and Acquisitions

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Nonprofit Organizations

Oil & Gas

Real Estate

Securities

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Trusts and Estates

Water

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