Eminent Domain Practice

Eminent domain or condemnation is the legal process that the government, a governmental agency or some other entity with governmental authority, can use to acquire private property for a public purpose. The power of eminent domain is provided by the United States and California constitutions, and through various statutes. In many cases, government entities may share the power of eminent domain with such semi-private entities as utility companies and others.

Oliver, Sandifer & Murphy is a preeminent California eminent domain and condemnation law practice with the knowledge, resources and skill to protect our clients' rights in cases involving the taking of property by the government or governmental authorities for public use.

Our representation seeks to ensure that the government’s exercise of its power is authorized and that the property owner’s rights to just and full compensation are honored and protected through pre-condemnation planning, valuation, settlement negotiation and trial.

Our attorneys' litigation skills, combined with their extensive knowledge of real estate and the unique procedures and rules applicable to eminent domain and condemnation cases, allows Oliver, Sandifer & Murphy to provide the highest quality of legal representation to our clients.

For a full discussion on all aspects of eminent domain and condemnation, see the Eminent Domain Guide to Just Compensation.