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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Land CondemnationLand Use & ZoningInjury

News

Nov
19
Charlotte Douglas Airport Settles (Video)
November 19th, 2018
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Oct
15
Zoning Attorney David Murray Keeps Outdoor Patio Open at Local Favorite, Ed's Tavern.
October 15th, 2018
Attorney David Murray obtained a decision from the Mecklenburg County Superior Court reversing a City of Charlotte Zoning Board of Adjustment (“ZBA”) decision which found his client in violation of the City of Charlotte Zoning Ordinance for its o… Read More
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 1.7 million dollar settlement for his clients against a developer who he believed was violating the restrictive covenants on and around the landowners’ p… Read More
Apr
16
Six Things You Need to Know if Your Land is Being Taken by the Government
April 16th, 2018
Eminent domain is the government’s power to take private land for public use. This power stems from the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution, so although it may seem like the government is overreaching when it tries to take your land, this right… 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 informing you that it is taking your land through the power of eminent domain to expand an airport, for a public utilities project, or some other use. Your first… Read More