Eminent Domain

Jackson, Mississippi, Area Eminent Domain Lawyers

If you have heard the term eminent domain, you probably know that it involves the right of a government entity to take or force the sale of property from private citizens. The state of Mississippi recently took hundreds of Madison County acres in an eminent domain proceeding and sold that property to Nissan for the assembly plant now located near Canton.

As development across the state continues, so do eminent domain procedures. As more property is required for new, wider roads, drainage ditches and other purposes, more Mississippi homeowners need strong legal counsel to protect their rights, property values and futures. When you need experienced real estate attorneys for counsel and action in an eminent domain case, contact Milner & Nixon, PLLC.

Counsel in Cases of Public or Private Eminent Domain

In addition to working with clients whose property is subject to public eminent domain, we handle cases involving private eminent domain. An example of this is when an individual owns land "behind" yours, relative to roadways, and sues you for the right to purchase a strip of your property to build an access road. Such cases are becoming more and more common in our Tri-County area.

Fighting for Your Right to Fair Market Value

In cases of public or government eminent domain, you do not have to simply accept the government's offered price. Further, no matter what the government tells you, their right to take your property is not automatic. This is where our attorneys can help.

There are often pressures on the government in eminent domain proceedings. When you hire an attorney, you can often gain leverage or bargaining power. There are several actions we will take to help you negotiate a better price for your land, including:

• Acquiring an independent appraisal of your property to make certain you receive fair market value.
• Making it clear through legal means that you will not accept less than fair market value, in order to put you in a stronger position to receive a higher sale price.
• Insisting that the government prove that it has met the constitutionally required terms for the taking of your property.

Contact Us

If you need help understanding your rights, fighting a private or governmental eminent domain case, or negotiating for fair market value, contact attorneys Milner and Nixon today.