We work with appraisers, land planners, engineers, and consultants on condemnation and regulatory matters. Our experience ranges from takings of land for development to projects involving improved residential, commercial, and industrial properties. 


Our attorneys have represented both the owners of condemned property and government entities exercising the power of eminent domain. Supported by attorneys throughout the firm, our team is ideally positioned to guide clients through even the most complex condemnation matters. 

Our services include:

  • Acquisitions in lieu of condemnation
  • Claims for just compensation and relocation benefits
  • Comprehensive legal analysis of appraisal methodology
  • Due diligence
  • Environmental analysis
  • Government relations
  • Land-use analysis
  • Litigation
  • Pre-taking strategy and planning
  • Regulatory and other de facto takings
  • Regulatory counsel
  • Substantive due process claims
  • Tax

We represent a range of clients, from the public entity seeking a swift and cost-efficient acquisition of property to the owner seeking full compensation for a taking.

contact

Michael Sklaroff
Practice Leader
Tel 215.864.8700
sklaroff@ballardspahr.com