Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain Issues? Protect Your Rights!
Albany, New York, Eminent Domain and Property Condemnation Lawyer
Under New York State's laws of eminent domain, government entities have the authority to "condemn" privately held real estate and compel the property owner to accept a fair payment. Generally, a local government may press for condemnation when it has plans for expanding utilities or roads for the common good. Unfortunately, these plans don't always coincide with the property owner's plan for land use. Because of the legal precedent regarding eminent domain, it is often very difficult for property owners to fight condemnation. Often, the legal issue to be decided comes down to the fair market value of the property and the amount offered, which may differ significantly.
If you are involved in an issue relating to eminent domain, the Law Offices of Hacker & Murphy, LLP, has the real estate tax litigation experience you need. Our firm has been handling important real estate tax abatement cases, tax certiorari proceedings and property valuation proceeding since we opened our doors in 1990. Contact our offices to schedule a consultation about any property tax or real estate litigation matter.
We have a successful case history of handling many of the most complex property tax litigation cases in New York.
Some representative clients in cases involving eminent domain / real property tax include:
- Allied Signal Inc.
- Verizon Inc.
- Albany County Airport Authority
- QuadGraphics Inc.
- City of Albany, New York
- Town of Newburgh, New York
- Town of Bethlehem, New York
- Many additional county authorities and municipalities
Professional real estate tax and property valuation services
Senior partner David R. Murphy leads our property tax litigation division and has served as lead attorney handling complex financial cases involving property tax assessments, tax certiorari, reviews and abatement issues. Mr. Murphy has lectured in all areas relating to real estate valuation, property tax and eminent domain, and has written extensively for the legal journals.
Whatever side of the eminent domain issue you may be on, you can rely on our experience. Contact our offices to schedule a consultation with Mr. Murphy.
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