Project and Right of Way Acquisitions
Nossaman's eminent domain attorneys have been involved in some of the largest, most significant public works projects in California. When a major public project requires property acquisition through the use of eminent domain, Nossaman attorneys stand ready to assist in those efforts, helping its agency clients certify the needed right of way, often ahead of schedule - and under budget. When a public agency needed attorneys to assist in its plans for a large-scale, never-before-attempted public-private partnership that has since created three toll roads through some of the most congested areas of Orange County, Nossaman was there. Nossaman attorneys helped the Transportation Corridor Agencies acquire 68 miles of right of way involving more than 250 parcels of land. Nossaman negotiated voluntary acquisitions that did not require the use of the agency's eminent domain powers. It reached favorable settlements in most of the condemnation actions that did get filed and, when settlement was not feasible, Nossaman prosecuted those eminent domain cases through verdict in the courts.
When the Los Angeles Unified School District faced the loss of millions of grant dollars if it did not acquire property for more than a dozen new schools at an unheard of pace, Nossaman was there. Nossaman attorneys filed nearly 200 simultaneous condemnation actions and obtained prejudgment possession on all properties in time to meet the District's unprecedented construction schedule. Today, the new schools have changed the face of many communities throughout Los Angeles.
Nossaman's Eminent Domain & Valuation team continues to serve its agency clients on their most demanding, high profile, and cutting-edge projects. The team is currently helping one agency acquire over 150 parcels for a high tech bus rapid transit project. The team is also assisting other clients across California, bringing crucial California infrastructure projects to life. If your agency needs top notch help acquiring property, Nossaman can be there too.