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Condemnation Cases

Illinois Eminent Domain Lawyer

The constitution provides that private property may be taken to benefit the public good. When this happens, the property owner is entitled to just compensation for their property. Whether you are a corporation seeking to obtain land through the process of condemnation or an individual whose property is subject to a governmental taking, we can help. Contact an Illinois eminent domain lawyer

In Your Best Interest

In condemnation cases where the state has taken a portion of a client's property for an expansion of roadway, attorneys at the Joliet, Illinois, Law Offices of Spesia, Ayers & Ardaugh work for the client or property owner to thoroughly investigate the basis of the condemnation order, including the following Land not truly for a public use

  • Unauthorized taking
  • Improper legal procedure by condemner

With a deep understanding of land-use, zoning, and eminent domain law, we have experience representing corporations or other commercial entities who need to condemn land for easements to build pipeline or create right of ways throughout the United States. If you next development project involves right-of-way acquisitions, contact on of our right-of-way law attorney today.

The Law Offices of Spesia, Ayers & Ardaugh in Joliet, Illinois, represents clients in Will County, Cook County, Grundy County, Kankakee County, Kane County, Kendall County, and Du Page County, including the communities of Joliet, Morris, Plainfield, New Lenox, Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, Bolingbrook, Mokena, and Frankfort.


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