Inverse Condemnation Lawyer Serving All of Texas
The Mukerji Law Firm, P.C. represents Texas residential and commercial property owners in cases involving inverse condemnation and eminent domain proceedings. If a public utility or governmental entity attempts to take or condemn all or part of your property, contact a lawyer at our office toll-free 888-890-7290 to set up a free no-obligation consultation. Our firm will probably be able to handle your case with no payment up front and on a contingency fee only basis.
What is Eminent Domain?
Eminent Domain refers to the power of the government – federal, state, or municipality – to take private property for a public purpose without the consent of the owner. However, the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from taking private property for public use without just compensation and the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits state governments from condemning private property without due process of law.
What is Inverse Condemnation?
The owner or occupant of a property may be entitled to compensation based on Inverse Condemnation. Inverse condemnation occurs when a government project causes damage to property without payment of just compensation or effectively results in the property being taken, occupied, or damaged. Examples of inverse condemnation include, but are not limited to: impairment of access, land subsidence (sinking), loss of adjacent or subjacent support, flood damage, landslide, or physical occupation of the property.
As a property owner affected by Eminent Domain or Inverse Condemnation, what am I entitled to?
If property is taken due to Eminent Domain, its property owner may be entitled to compensation for any or all of the following:
- Fair market value of real property;
- Severance damages – occur when damages result to the remainder after a portion of a larger parcel is condemned;
- Fixtures, equipment and/or improvements pertaining to realty;
- Pre-Condemnation damages; and
- Relocation.
The law says that just compensation must be paid for private property taken for public use. The courts have determined that this standard is measured by the property’s fair market value.
As a business owner affected by Eminent Domain or Inverse Condemnation, what I am entitled to?
Depending on case-specific facts, a business owner may be entitled to compensation for any or all of the following:
- Lost business goodwill;
- Leasehold bonus value – the difference between contract rent and fair market rent;
- Fixtures, equipment and/or improvements pertaining to realty;
- Pre-Condemnation damages; and
- Relocation.
Attorneys’ Fees on Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation Cases
The Mukerji Law Firm, P.C. handles a large majority of eminent domain and inverse condemnation cases on a contingency fee basis – which means you do not pay any attorneys’ fees unless you first recover compensation over and above the offer made to you by the condemning authority.
Do you need legal assistance with your Eminent Domain or Inverse Condemnation matter? Call us at 713-581-8177 or send an email to speak to an Eminent Domain/ Condemnation Lawyer at The Mukerji Law Firm, P.C.
