Protecting the Rights of Property Owners in Indiana
There has always been a great deal of controversy surrounding the ability of governments and private businesses to take private property for public use. Given the amount of highway construction and development in the state of Indiana, this debate continues. At the Indiana law firm of Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim, we have been representing people in condemnation and eminent domain proceedings for over a century.
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution places limits on the government's power of eminent domain by saying "nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
From offices in Noblesville, Fishers and Tipton, Indiana, our firm fights for fair compensation for your residential or commercial property. We may not necessarily be able to stop the taking of your property by the government. But we will do everything we can to make sure the compensation you receive is fair and just. If you have received notice that your property is subject to eminent domain, contact one of our attorneys for an initial consultation.
Helping You Maximize the Compensation You Receive
Every time the government takes your property for a public use, it must provide you with just compensation. What that means varies, but generally it means that they must pay you fair market value. Our goal is to help you receive all that you are due, including consequential damages.
Before the government can take your property, you must be offered an opportunity to be heard before the government body responsible for the condemnation. There are specific rules related to the taking of private property for public use. We will help you understand these requirements and follow these rules correctly.
To learn how to protect your investment in an eminent domain proceeding, contact one of these lawyers at the Indiana law office of Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim: