North Carolina Eminent Domain & Land Condemnation

The Odom Firm exclusively represents the interests of landowners when their property is being taken. The Odom Firm's extensive experience has helped not only to favorably resolve our clients' cases, but to shape North Carolina law in this area. We invite you to explore our information and resources on eminent domain law.

What is Eminent Domain?

The Eminent Domain Process

Eminent Domain Laws in NC

Inverse Condemnation

What if Your Property is Being Taken

When to Hire an Attorney

How Our Attorneys Will Handle Your Case

Our Attorneys' Experience

Important Information for Business Owners

How We Handle Fees

FAQs

Practice Areas

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News

Oct
1
$1,700,000 Settlement for Landowner against Developer in Dispute over Restrictive Covenants
October 1st, 2018
Attorney David Murray applied his knowledge of property law and land valuation to obtain a settlement for landowners against a developer who he believed was violating the restrictive covenants on and around his clients’ property. In Bradford v. Dow… Read More
Apr
16
Six Things You Need to Know if Your Land is Being Taken by the Government
April 16th, 2018
If you receive notice that the government, or someone with government authority, wants to take your property, you might be wondering what, if anything, you can do about it. Depending on the situation, your options may be limited, but you do have some… Read More
Apr
10
Seven Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring an Eminent Domain Attorney
April 10th, 2018
Your land is yours—or so you thought. Then you received a letter from the government telling you that it needs your land to widen a road, to expand an airport, for public utilities project, or some other use. Your first question is probably “… Read More
Mar
15
Success for Landowner in NCDOT v. Warehouse Solutions of Charlotte
March 15th, 2018
A 2017 land condemnation case, in which attorneys David Murray and Tommy Odom represented the landowner, illustrates the importance of not relying on an initial appraisal in a taking case. In this matter, NCDOT v. Warehouse Solutions of Charlotte, T… Read More
Feb
28
Attorney Tommy Odom Helps Achieve Justice in Whistleblower Case - $18 Million Settlement
February 28th, 2018
Attorney Tommy Odom of The Odom Firm was instrumental in helping to achieve justice for an employee who reported unsafe conditions at the national pharmaceutical company for which he worked. The employee risked his own career to ensure his employer w… Read More