
About this episode
This episode features a discussion on the condemnation process and the legal intricacies involved in eminent domain cases.
Riker Danzig partners Stuart Lederman and Rudy Randazzo were our special guests for the 5th episode of Season 3, moderated by our co-hosts Michael O’Donnell and Bethany Abele. Stuart and Rudy practice in Riker’s Governmental Affairs and Litigation practices with extensive experience in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law as well as Construction Law, regularly navigating issues of title, and frequently interacting with our title insurance attorneys at the intersection of title law and real property condemnations. Stuart and Rudy represent both governmental entities who are acquiring properties, and also property owners whose properties are targeted to be taken for particular government projects. What You Will Hear on This Episode: What are the key stages of the condemnation process? Is it important for property owners to attend early meetings on government projects that may impact their properties? What are the public purposes for which a property may be taken? To whom may the government delegate the power of condemnation? Does the governmental entity have the right to conduct a property title search in advance of a taking? How is fair market value determined? Is lost business…
People in this episode
Hosts: Michael O’Donnell, Bethany Abele
Guests: Stuart Lederman, Rudy Randazzo
Topics covered
- Eminent Domain
- Condemnation Law
- Construction Law
- Governmental Affairs
- Property Rights
- Fair Market Value
Keywords
- condemnation process
- property owners
- government projects
- fair market value
- title search
- quick take
- bona fide negotiations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Riker Danzig LLP
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