Best Lawyers in America for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
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Kevin Walsh is a highly experienced attorney who has represented hundreds of property owners in cases involving the taking of property by governmental authorities exercising the power of eminent domain. The eminent domain process is complicated, and the laws surrounding it are not always easy to interpret. For more than 40 years, Kevin has advised his clients on eminent domain procedures in a clear, objective, and thoughtful manner while working to protect their best interests and constitutio...
Mr. Hardy’s areas of practice include: civil litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, formation & licensing; real estate; administrative & regulatory law; campaign & election law; First Amendment & defamation; legislative affairs; intellectual property; constitutional law and eminent domain. Mr. Hardy returned to Marquis Aurbach after serving as vice president and general house counsel for a prominent firearms group. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hardy served...
Ms. Haywood's law practice is devoted to representing private property owners in land condemnation cases. She graduated in 1977 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in International Studies. In 1982, she received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law. After practicing for several years with a private law firm, Ms. Haywood went to work with the North Carolina Attorney General's office in Raleigh. F...
John is AV-rated, the highest rating offered by Martindale-Hubbell®. He has tried cases to verdict in both state and federal court. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of litigation matters, as well as landowners in condemnation cases. His practice encompasses a broad range of areas including federal practice, business and commercial litigation, eminent domain/condemnation, personal injury, zoning appeals, intellectual property litigation and employment litigation. John w...
Jeffrey B. Bell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Jeffrey B., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kaley Duncan Ward is a senior associate attorney practicing in the areas of eminent domain, civil litigation, and estate planning. Ms. Ward primarily represents condemning authorities throughout the Northern Virginia area and is well-versed in Virginia eminent domain law and property valuation issues. Since starting practice in 2018, Ms. Ward has assisted numerous clients through the estate planning process. She has also represented clients in multiple areas of civil litigation including cont...
Clarissa Levingston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Clarissa, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clarissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
3 Things to Know About Brian Lagesse: He was selected for inclusion on the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2024–2026).* He is a member of the Appraisal Institute and LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce. He has represented hundreds of property owners in eminent domain matters. Brian Lagesse is an eminent domain attorney at the GA Eminent Domain Law Firm , a division of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. He advises and repr...
Forrest Cohrs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Forrest, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Forrest is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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