Right of Way Acquisition for NC 16 Road Widening Project Could Affect Hundreds of Landowners in Catawba County

R-3100 NC 16 Road Widening project in eastern Catawba County involves a four-lane widening of NC 16 due to the anticipated increase in traffic on this roadway over the next few years. This project is split into two sections, covering over 9 miles in total: Section A: Runs from Tower Road (SR 1895) to Caldwell…

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Environmental Plan For Atlantic Coast Pipeline Rejected By NC Governor Roy Cooper’s Administration

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline, which has been in planning and development for the past three years, is a project intended to carry natural gas through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, in order to supply fuel for North Carolina. Many community members as well as environmental agencies have expressed environmental concerns of the pipeline being…

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What to Do If Your Land Is Being Condemned for Colington Road Improvements in Dare County?

R-5014 Colington Road Improvements project is 4.3 miles long and right of way acquisition will begin in late 2017/early 2018. Construction of the project is intended to begin in 2019. The project will include: Repaving of the road from the end of Colington Road to Colington Drive. Widening of Colington Road from Colington Drive to…

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Gum Branch Road Widening Project Affecting More Than 50 Land Owners in Onslow County

The U-4906 Gum Branch Road Widening Project is a 6.4 roadway widening project that affects Gum Branch Road from Mills Fields Road just east of Richlands to Batting Cage Trail in Jacksonville. The project includes improvements to the intersections of Gum Branch Road with Ramsey Road, Mendover Drive, Rhodestown Road, NW Bridge Road, Quaker Bridge…

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R-5703 C.F. Harvey Parkway Extension to Affect More Than 50 Properties in Lenoir County

The R-5703 project has put many property owners in a difficult position. You may be facing big financial losses so it is important that you speak with an experienced North Carolina Land Condemnation attorney. At Henson Fuerst, we are uniquely qualified to help with your eminent domain situation, and are here to help you immediately.…

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R-3833C Project to Impact More Than 40 North Carolina Properties in Iredell County

R-3833C is the final leg of a 5.9-mile-long project that has been in design and construction for more than 10 years.  This final stretch is .9 miles long and will impact more than 40 properties in Iredell County.  Right of way acquisition is currently slated for 2018 and this part of the project is anticipated…

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Session Continues Today Regarding Senate Bill 16 Vetoed By Governor Cooper

For those of you who are unaware, SB16 would to allow corporations, political bodies or persons to have the power of eminent domain for the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The construction of the pipelines would put water quality at risk, posing a huge and dangerous threat to the community. Fortunately, earlier this week, Governor…

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Partner Anne Duvoisin Appointed As Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee

Henson Fuerst firm partner Anne Duvoisin, a longtime mediator and arbitrator, was recently appointed as the Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee for the Dispute Resolution Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. Last year, the Dispute Resolution Commission instituted mandatory continuing education requirements for North Carolina mediators. Fisher was responsible for creating the…

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Are You Keeping Up With The Asheville River Arts Transportation Project And Landowner Rights?

The Asheville River Arts Transportation Project will now continue, after The City Council voted to adjust plans and cut parts of the project. This news comes after high bid offers received in May from contractors.  These high bids caused the city to cut back on the scope of the project reducing it significantly. With the…

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What Info to Bring to Your Attorney

What kinds of information will a lawyer want to see when I meet with them? When you meet with a lawyer regarding your eminent domain or land taking case what kinds of information will a lawyer want to see? The short answer is any and all documents that relate to the ownership, the maintenance, the…

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