On Thursday, May 31st, attorneys from Henson Fuerst will host a seminar to educate property owners on their rights and answer questions from the community regarding the North Carolina Department of Transportation U.S. 17 Highway Improvements Project. The event is free and open to the public. Concerned parties should mark their calendars: Date: Thursday, May…
Read More
What will a lawyer do for me in my land condemnation case? If your land is being taken by the government, what can a lawyer really do for you? A lawyer is your only real advocate and protection during the case. While in most instances we can’t stop the taking from occurring, we can fight…
Read More
There are many things to consider when hiring an attorney and the main thing to look at is their experience. You want an attorney who handles eminent domain cases on a regular basis and is experienced in all facets of landowner’s rights. An experienced attorney will know how to properly evaluate appraisers and appraisal reports,…
Read More
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…
Read More
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.…
Read More
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…
Read More