Helping Property Owners Understand Eminent Domain With Confidence

Eminent domain can affect a person’s home, business, land, income, and long-term financial plans. Our mission is to make the process easier to understand and help property owners access the legal, appraisal, and tax guidance they need before making major decisions.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help property owners and businesses make informed decisions when facing government acquisition, condemnation, easements, partial takings, or property damage caused by public projects.

We believe owners should understand their rights, know how compensation is calculated, and have access to qualified professionals who can evaluate the full impact of a taking.

 Why This Work Matters

Eminent domain is not just a legal process. It can affect family homes, business operations, agricultural land, rental income, access, visibility, redevelopment plans, and future property value.

Many owners are introduced to the process through a formal notice or government offer. By that point, they may feel pressure to respond quickly. Our goal is to give owners the education and support they need to slow down, ask better questions, and protect their interests.

What Makes Our Approach
Different

We focus on the complete eminent domain picture. A strong property owner strategy may require more than one type of support. Legal rights, valuation evidence, appraisal review, tax planning, and negotiation strategy often work together.

Our approach emphasizes:

  • Clear education before major decisions
  • Careful review of government offers and appraisals
  • Property-specific analysis
  • Coordination between legal, valuation, and tax professionals
  • Support for both owners and referring professionals
  • Practical guidance from notice through resolution

Team Profiles

John Sitz

Eminent Domain Attorney / Legal Advisor

John Sitz helps property owners understand their rights in eminent domain, condemnation, inverse condemnation, and compensation disputes. Their work focuses on reviewing government offers, identifying legal issues, coordinating valuation support, and helping owners pursue fair compensation.

  • Bar admissions
  • Years of experience
  • Eminent domain case experience
  • Trial or negotiation background
  • Relevant publications or speaking experience

Alex Mercer

Appraisal and Valuation Specialist

Alex Mercer provides valuation support for property owners, attorneys, and businesses involved in eminent domain matters. Their work may include appraisal review, highest and best use analysis, partial taking valuation, easement impact review, and support for negotiation or litigation.

  • Appraisal licenses or certifications
  • Property types handled
  • Litigation support experience
  • Geographic markets served
  • Condemnation appraisal background

Sam Collins

Tax Advisory Specialist

Sam Collins  helps property owners evaluate tax issues related to eminent domain compensation, including capital gains exposure, depreciation recapture, basis considerations, and potential Section 1033 deferral strategies.

  • CPA, EA, attorney, or tax credentials
  • Real estate tax background
  • 1033 exchange experience
  • Business and investment property planning experience
  • Professional affiliations

Our Commitment to Property Owners

We understand that eminent domain can feel overwhelming. Our commitment is to provide clear information, thoughtful analysis, and professional support that helps owners understand what is happening and what options may be available.

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