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Malapit & Rochford is based on the premise that you have the right to just compensation if the government takes your land. We have grown up in Indiana and are familiar with the eminent domain laws and the practice within the condemnation and eminent domain, which is why we have chosen to focus on this for our clients. We have consciously chosen to maintain our eminent domain practice only in Indiana, strategically allowing us to focus on Indiana law.

Indiana Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law Attorneys

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides the government or a quasi-government agency – like a power or water company – the power to take private property for public use. This right is called eminent domain. There are many reasons why the government or a quasi-government agency may choose to exercise the right of eminent domain, including building a road or highway, constructing a school or library, or for easements for utilities.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution also states the government is required to pay “just” compensation for the property that it is taking. However, what the government considers “just” and what the property owner considers “just” may not be the same thing. This is where we can help.

The legal term for the taking of property under the right of eminent domain is condemnation. Attorneys who practice condemnation law represent people and businesses in eminent domain actions against the government. Of course, some also act on behalf of the government.