Eminent Domain

Walsh Colucci’s eminent domain practice group protects the rights of property owners and businesses affected by public projects throughout Virginia.

The firm accepts eminent domain cases from property owners, businesses, and tenants, and has experience representing a diverse mix of clients — from Fortune 500 companies to families whose homes are threatened by eminent domain.

We assist clients at all stages of the eminent domain process.

During the design phase, when we review the project plans to identify impacts and negotiate plan changes when appropriate;
During the appraisal phase, when we engage in discussions with the condemning authority’s appraiser to ensure the client’s concerns about the project’s impacts are evaluated;
During the negotiation phase, when we review the condemning authority’s offer and advise our client on appropriate counteroffers;
During the litigation phase, when we work to ensure our client’s Constitutional right to just compensation is fulfilled through a settlement or a trial.

When you retain Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh for your eminent domain matter, you are retaining a firm with experience not only in condemnation cases, but also in zoning, transactional, tax, and estate planning matters, thus ensuring you receive all the legal advice you need. Additionally, firm clients have access to licensed CPA and attorney Charles E. McWilliams, Jr., who assists clients in making lost profit claims, if available, and who provides guidance to clients seeking to defer federal tax liability through a 1033 exchange.

The firm’s experience also includes litigating regulatory taking cases, cases arising out of inverse condemnation actions, power transmission line cases before the Virginia State Corporation Commission, and natural gas transmission line cases before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Our objective is to handle eminent domain matters as efficiently and effectively as possible so our clients obtain the best possible outcome. We provide a free initial consultation.

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Case Results

Taking for Power Line
In Loudoun County

Initial Offer: $2,484,000
Settlement: $5,038,730

Taking of Wolf Trap Foundation
VDOT Taking

Initial Offer: $321,937
Jury Award: $603,000

VDOT Taking
In Prince William County

Initial Offer: $818,623
Settlement: $3,000,000

Taking of Fast Food Restaurant
In Fairfax County

Initial Offer: $1,550,000
Settlement: $2,800,000

VDOT Taking
In Frederick County

Initial Offer: $1,354,298
Settlement: $2,075,000

VDOT Taking
In Stafford County

Initial Offer: $4,500,100
Settlement: $5,100,400

Prince William County Taking
Road Widening

Initial Offer: $1,315,000
Settlement: $1,550,000

Natural Gas Pipeline
In Augusta County

Initial Offer: $83,512.50
Settlement: $230,000

VDOT Relocation Appeal
In Fairfax County

Initial RHP Offer: $141,500
Final RHP: $689,000

VDOT Taking
In Fauquier County

Initial Offer: $136,000
Jury Award: $212,000

Natural Gas Pipeline
In Fairfax County

Initial Offer: $40,000
Settlement: $180,000

Natural Gas Pipeline
In Buckingham County

Initial Offer: $44,660
Settlement: $200,000

Taking for Power Line
In Loudoun County

Initial Offer: $2,484,000
Settlement: $5,038,730

Taking of Wolf Trap Foundation
VDOT Taking

Initial Offer: $321,937
Jury Award: $603,000

VDOT Taking
In Prince William County

Initial Offer: $818,623
Settlement: $3,000,000

Taking of Fast Food Restaurant
In Fairfax County

Initial Offer: $1,550,000
Settlement: $2,800,000

VDOT Taking
In Frederick County

Initial Offer: $1,354,298
Settlement: $2,075,000

VDOT Taking
In Stafford County

Initial Offer: $4,500,100
Settlement: $5,100,400

Prince William County Taking
Road Widening

Initial Offer: $1,315,000
Settlement: $1,550,000

Natural Gas Pipeline
In Augusta County

Initial Offer: $83,512.50
Settlement: $230,000

VDOT Relocation Appeal
In Fairfax County

Initial RHP Offer: $141,500
Final RHP: $689,000

VDOT Taking
In Fauquier County

Initial Offer: $136,000
Jury Award: $212,000

Natural Gas Pipeline
In Fairfax County

Initial Offer: $40,000
Settlement: $180,000

Natural Gas Pipeline
In Buckingham County

Initial Offer: $44,660
Settlement: $200,000

Eminent Domain Frequently Asked Questions & Case Studies

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Can a business or farm recover lost profits?

If I have to relocate my home or business because of the taking, am I entitled to additional compensation?

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Settlement for a Shopping Center

Eminent Domain

VDOT v. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Inc.

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Eminent Domain

Walsh Colucci’s eminent domain practice group protects the rights of property owners and businesses affected by public projects throughout Virginia.

Case Results

Eminent Domain Frequently Asked Questions & Case Studies

Eminent Domain

Settlement for a Shopping Center

Eminent Domain

VDOT v. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Inc.

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