The purpose of the Eminent Domain Blog is to provide the public with information about the practice of eminent domain law. We also hope to share relevant updates and legal developments affecting this area of the law.

Willets Point Held Entitled to Reimbursement of Legal and Expert Fees

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Michael Rikon

By: Michael Rikon and Jamie Sinclair As a result of a decision by the Honorable Jaime A. Rios of Supreme Court, Queens County, dated April 25, 2013, Willets Point was awarded the reimbursement of attorneys fees and expenses against the … Continue reading →

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PBS Video on Eminent Domain

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Michael Rikon

Check out this PBS Video titled “How Can You Take My House,” addressing eminent domain use and abuse throughout the country. http://video.pbs.org/video/2365004465/

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Basics of Property Valuation in Condemnation Proceedings

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Michael Rikon

The rule that real property is valued at its highest and best use free and clear of leases, mortgages or other encumbrances regardless of actual use is so fundamental that almost every eminent domain decision begins with a recitation of it. Firstly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Condemnation Procedures, Eminent Domain, Highest and Best Use, Leases, New York, Offer & Compensation, Recent cases, Zoning | Leave a comment

NYLJ Article: Condemnors Behaving Badly

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Michael Rikon

Two GRRH partners, Michael Rikon and M. Robert Goldstein, recently published an article in the New York Law Journal titled “Condemnors Behaving Badly.” The focus of the article is on one bad-faith practice often utilized by condemnors in New York: … Continue reading →

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A Condemnor Cannot Limit Just Compensation Because of a Planned Condemnation

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Michael Rikon

The concept of limitation to one group of owners compared to others because of a proposed condemnation constitutes an unconstitutional denial of equal rights. We see this in cases where there has been a rezoning, but because parcels were to be taken … Continue reading →

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