Hurricane Matthew has left many families, homes and businesses in North Carolina devastated by severe flooding. There are many people in these communities in need of help and support at this difficult time. Henson Fuerst will be serving as a drop-off location for North Carolina shelters that are in desperate need of supplies after the…
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The power of the government to take your land is rooted in very old law called Eminent Domain. In America, that law traces back to the United States Constitution, under the 5th Amendment, which states that “no private property shall be taken for public use, without just compensation.” In addition, the State has further powers…
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The North Carolina Land Condemnation and Eminent Domain attorneys at Henson Fuerst have been closely monitoring the progress of the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) and its effect on local residents. Recently, construction activity on the River Arts Development project has kicked into high gear, and many local residents are feeling the impact.…
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A lawyer is your only real advocate and protection during a Land Condemnation case. While in most instances we can’t stop the taking from occurring, we can fight to make sure your rights are protected and you receive maximum amount of money for your land under the law. Throughout the process, we do a number…
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT) will soon begin construction on the Capital Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project in Raleigh, NC. This major transportation project is expected to bring heavy traffic to downtown Raleigh and will have a major impact on many local residents and property owners. The goal of this project is to…
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Eminent Domain is the power to take private property for public use by a state, municipality, or by a private person or corporation, authorized to exercise functions of public character, following the payment of just compensation to the owner of that property. State governments have the power to initiate condemnation proceedings from their state constitutions,…
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Rocky Mount, North Carolina will be the home for a new rail terminal known as the Carolina Connector, or CCX. This project will connect rail lines from across the country in one main area, providing the region with a new major transportation hub. CSX Corporation and the state of North Carolina will be holding open…
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The City of Asheville recently issued several important updates about the redevelopment of the River Arts District. Construction activities in the River Arts District will be kicking in to high gear beginning this week. Here are some important updates for local residents to keep in mind. 7/18/16 – 9/16/16 On Monday, July 18th, utility relocation…
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Governor Pat McCrory has signed into law a new transportation bill that still unfairly limits payments to property owners affected by land condemnation. The way this new bill is constructed will prevent landowners from receiving the full and fair compensation they deserve from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT). This is counter to…
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Land and property owners can face many difficult and unique situations from time to time. Situations involving property rights, land commendation, zoning variances and premises liability can be very complicated and stressful. Henson Fuerst Land Condemnation Attorney David Henson recently won a hearing before the Randolph County Commissioners. In this case, David successfully argued for…
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