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Protecting Property Owners' Rights in North Carolina

When a governmental entity, such as a town, city, county, or the State of North Carolina takes private property by eminent domain it is important to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the true fair market value for the property that is taken.

At The Odom Firm in Charlotte, we represent individual, corporate and business land-owners in condemnation and eminent domain matters throughout North Carolina including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheville and Statesville. Our attorneys can offer you sound legal guidance and experienced representation to obtain the fair market value of your land. Contact us today for a free consultation.

The Importance of Experience in Condemnation and Eminent Domain

The Odom Firm has a history of service to the citizens of North Carolina that stretches back over a combined 78 years. We have substantial experience representing the interests of individual citizens in disputes with the government or governmental agencies. We approach each condemnation and eminent domain case with a commitment to stand up for the rights of our clients against unwarranted governmental taking of property or to obtain just compensation.

Our attorneys have successfully represented landowners against many governmental entities including:

  • North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • City of Charlotte
  • Mecklenburg County
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
  • City of Monroe
  • Dare County

We have also successfully represented landowners who have had their property taken for expansion of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Monroe Regional Airport and Charlotte LYNX light rail.

There are two questions at the heart of condemnation matters:

  • Does the government have the right to take your property?
  • If so, how do you ensure you receive fair value?

The laws and regulations governing the exercise of eminent domain rights over private property are complex. Our lawyers can review your particular situation. We can present you with a fair estimate of the cost and how your condemnation case will proceed.

Should it be impossible to prevent condemnation, The Odom Firm can help you determine the value of the damages or losses you will likely suffer due to the condemnation of your property. Our goal is to help you obtain full and just compensation for your property that has been taken by the government.

Contact The Odom Firm

If you believe you would benefit from the advice of seasoned attorneys with substantial experience in condemnation, eminent domain and real estate litigation matters, we invite you to contact us today at 704-837-2597 or toll-free at 877-793-5335 to schedule a consultation.

Verdicts & Settlements
  • Brief Statement of Claim:

    The Department of Transportation took approximately 5 acres for expansion of Highway 601; deposit of $35,300; settlement of $390,000.

  • Brief Statement of Claim:

    The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education took 4.3 acres for an elementary school; deposit of $252,000; jury verdict of $412,775; interest from the date of deposit $14,773.68; $1,834.55 in costs taxed against the Board of Education for mediation and deposition expenses.

  • Brief Statement of Claim:

    City took 3.6 acres for airport purposes; deposit of $845,500; jury verdict of $2,000,000; interest from the date of deposit $169,724; $44,874 in costs taxed against the City for deposition expenses and expert witness expenses.

Verdicts & Settlements
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Thomas L. Odom, Jr.
2009

AV Peer Review Rated For Ethical Standards and Legal Ability| Martindale-Hubbell
2009
North Carolina Advocates for Justice | Protecting people's rights.
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