High-Speed Rail Project Becoming More and More Expensive

Posted & filed under California Eminent Domain Law Blog, California Eminent Domain Project News, In the News, Just Compensation, Retaining an Attorney.

A series of events over the last month has increased the cost of the high-speed rail project. First, the relocation of Highway 99 in Fresno — a key part of the project — is six months behind schedule and, according to Caltrans’ most recent projections, is going to cost an extra $35 million above previous… Read more »

Retaining an Attorney

Posted & filed under Retaining an Attorney.

While on some occasions a property or business owner might be able to negotiate what he or she believes to be a fair price without legal representation, the reality is that in most cases, owners will obtain a significantly better overall net result (i.e., dollars in their pocket) when they are represented by competent, knowledgeable… Read more »