Posts Tagged ‘raleigh land condemnation lawyers’
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…
Read MoreWhat Will A Lawyer Do for Me?
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 MoreTop 5 Ways to Mess Up Your Case
The top five things you can do to mess up your land condemnation case. If the government is getting ready to take your land in an eminent domain land condemnation case, here are the top five things you can do to ruin your case. One, sign a right of entry agreement with the Department of…
Read MoreThe Southwest Bypass Project Continues to Disrupt NC Residents
According to data released earlier in the week NCDOT has purchased 107 parcels outright and continues to negotiate for more. The current bypass project has produced more condemnations than most projects, due to multiple issues, including that the project has no specific path. The department is planning on purchasing a total of 181 parcels along…
Read MoreI Received a Condemnation Lawsuit
I received a condemnation lawsuit against my property, when does the government own my land? If you received a notice of land condemnation, you may wonder exactly when the ownership of your land or property transverse to the government. Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if the condemning agency is…
Read MoreGreenville Highway Receives Official “Future Interstate” Designation from U.S. Department of Transportation
Earlier this month, lawmakers in eastern North Carolina announced that they would be lobbying the U.S. government to secure an official interstate highway designation for U.S. Highway 264. On Tuesday, November 22nd, their request for a “Future Interstate” designation for U.S. 264 was approved by the Federal Highway Administration. State officials feel strongly that U.S.…
Read MoreHenson Fuerst Delivers Supplies to Local Shelters Following Hurricane Matthew Flooding
For the last two weeks, Henson Fuerst offices in Rocky Mount and Raleigh have served as drop-off locations where people can donate supplies to support the flood relief efforts of local shelters. The response from the community has been overwhelming, and we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone that contributed to help…
Read MoreImportant Information About Disaster Relief Efforts in North Carolina Following Hurricane Matthew
Many communities in North Carolina are recovering from the recent flooding that swept through the area during Hurricane Matthew. 27 counties in North Carolina have been declared “disaster counties.” Right now we all need to pitch in and lend a helping hand. Attorney Rachel Fuerst is a board member of Disability Rights NC, which advocates…
Read MoreNew North Carolina Supreme Court Ruling on Map Act Benefits Property Owners
Henson Fuerst North Carolina Land Condemnation attorneys represent property owners throughout the state who have been restricted from freely using their property due to the Map Act. Since 1989, the Map Act has given North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT) the right to impose restrictions on the use of other people’s property that falls…
Read MoreHampstead Bypass Low Priority, But Landowners Still Wait
Landowners affected by the Hampstead Bypass continue to be stuck in no-mans-land, and it does not appear that the situation is likely to change in the near future. Will the project be funded or won’t it? Sometimes the answer appears to be yes, sometimes maybe, and sometimes no. And in all this indecision, landowners are…
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