Eminent Domain & Condemnation

As an experienced eminent domain attorney team in NJ, we’ve discovered that over two-thirds of property owners accept the government’s initial offer, believing it’s their best option. At McKirdy, Riskin, Olson & DellaPelle, P.C., our track record proves otherwise — we routinely secure compensation two to four times higher than the original condemnation offer.

New Jersey’s eminent domain landscape requires particularly vigilant legal representation. Our eminent domain lawyers have witnessed firsthand how local governments have sometimes misused condemnation powers for “redevelopment” projects that primarily benefit private interests rather than the public good.

Following the landmark 2005 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Kelo v City of New London, most states strengthened their property rights laws to prevent eminent domain abuse. While New Jersey made modest reforms in 2013, property owners still need strong legal protection. As your eminent domain attorney in NJ, we stay alert to potential government overreach that could result in private property seizures for private gain.

At McKirdy, Riskin, Olson & DellaPelle, P.C., we believe the property rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution are fundamental. Our eminent domain lawyers leverage decades of experience in NJ property law to fight aggressively for just compensation when the government seeks to take private property.

Contact us today for a free initial consultation, or explore our comprehensive “property owner’s guide to eminent domain, condemnation, redevelopment, and real estate property valuation issues.”