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Ackerman & Ackerman

Website: ackerman-ackerman.com

Ackerman & Ackerman is a law firm specializing in eminent domain and property rights law. The firm publishes detailed analyses and commentary on federal and state condemnation procedures, just compensation issues, and the legal implications of property takings by government and utilities. Their content often addresses complex topics such as broker commissions in eminent domain cases, energy infrastructure and transmission line expansions, and the valuation of partial and total property takings. They also engage in educational efforts, including teaching law courses and highlighting scholarly work related to eminent domain. Their publications serve property owners, legal professionals, and stakeholders involved in condemnation and land use matters.

2,203 published works

  1. National Eminent Domain Blog

    Steve Adler, An Outstanding Eminent Domain Attorney, Tries To Push Austin Forward

    By Alan Ackerman

    The Austin Chronicle article about Steve Adler contains questions and answers which seem to illustrate that Steve Adler is an outstanding and responsible individual. The problem with the article is…

  2. National Eminent Domain Blog

    Edison Creates Havoc With Mortgage Obligation

    By Alan Ackerman

    People in the community of Chino Hills are complaining because the installation of underground transmission lines will affect their property values. I can tell you that dozens of Thumb farmers…

  3. National Eminent Domain Blog

    NITC Bridge Takes One More Step Forward

    By Alan Ackerman

    The United States District Court Opinion denying a request to halt a permit for the proposed Windsor/Detroit Bridge offered some light at the end of the “tunnel”. Finally, decisions are…

  4. National Eminent Domain Blog

    Grain Belt Express Foresees Further Opposition

    By Alan Ackerman

    Opponents and the Company, Clean Line Energy Partners, have cited studies to support the claims that no dangers exist or that there are dangers created by the electromagnetic fields emanating…

  5. National Eminent Domain Blog

    Is Butte Comparable To Missoula Water Case?

    By Alan Ackerman

    The Butte Water Co. placed the community under a “boil order” for years. Butte was given the opportunity to take the system over. The writer analogized that Butte took off…

  6. National Eminent Domain Blog

    Where Eminent Domain Worked

    By Alan Ackerman

    Grand Rapids, a true success story, obtained some of its original impetus to redevelop through renewal. The first of two articles was written for mlive by Garret Ellison. The first…

  7. National Eminent Domain Blog

    Candidate McCord Probably Gets It Wrong On Gas Storage

    By Alan Ackerman

    Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord would seek to rescind the power of eminent domain for natural gas storage facility companies. This likely could not be accomplished. The natural gas storage companies…

  8. National Eminent Domain Blog

    Should Detroit Use Eminent Domain Of Underwater

    By Alan Ackerman

    In an article written in The Metro Times, a strong claim is made that the underwater mortgages in Detroit should be remedied via an eminent domain approach. The article also…

  9. National Eminent Domain Blog

    A Letter Opposing The Montana Coal Train

    By Alan Ackerman

    In probably the most unrealistic claim for opposition to the Montana Coal Train, a letter to the editor states that the Train will help deplete Montana of its coal reserves.…

  10. National Eminent Domain Blog

    Local Resident Applies to FLOW

    By Alan Ackerman

    The Monterey County Water eminent domain proceeding is subject to the public vote. In a letter responding to the attack on a commercial opposing the acquisition written by the scrivener…