SMART on the Hook for Property Owners’ Foreclosure?, 8/11/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian Some property owners in Petaluma, CA are blaming Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (“SMART”) for their property going into foreclosure. Since 2005, as reported in the Press-Democrat article, “SMART, land owners at odds over Petaluma site,” SMART has discussed using the 6.5 acre site owned by Patti and Clinton Gow and Robin… Read more »
Calleguas Water District Considers Eminent Domain for Pipeline Project, 6/22/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian The Calleguas Water District is considering using eminent domain to acquire an easement on two properties in Camarillo. The easements are needed for a pipeline project which, according to the Ventura County Star article, will help bring much needed water to Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks and Camarillo. The article, “Water district… Read more »
Two California Eminent Domain Law Group Partners Named Rising Stars by Southern California Super Lawyers
Press Release Partners Glenn Block and Artin Shaverdian of California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC have been named 2011 Rising Stars Glendale, CA – June 21, 2011 – California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC is pleased to announce that two of their Partners, Glenn Block and Artin Shaverdian, were named to the 2011 Rising Stars… Read more »
Banning to Use Eminent Domain on Vacant Parcel, 5/13/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian The City of Banning adopted a resolution of necessity this week, authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire a vacant parcel which sits in the middle of their planned project area. The project, Village at Paseo San Gorgonio, plans to revitalize a currently “blighted” downtown area. The Banning-Beaumont Patch reported in… Read more »
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Eminent Domain, 5/12/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian There is an interesting article in the Los Angeles Daily Journal today written by Professor Gideon Kanner relating the Los Angeles Dodgers to eminent domain. “The Curse of Chavez Ravine” points out that the land upon which Dodger Stadium sits was acquired by eminent domain in the 1950s for a low-income housing… Read more »
Azusa Settles Eminent Domain Battle Against Furniture Store, 4/8/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian In January 2010, the Azusa City Council voted to purchase Roy Fowler’s property at 17511 E. Arrow Highway by eminent domain. Since then, Mr. Fowler has been fighting the city in an effort to keep his family business open. Furniture Station has been in business for 39 years and Mr. Fowler had… Read more »
Tiny Parcel to be Acquired by Eminent Domain in Walnut Creek, 3/28/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian Is 96.1 square feet too small to initiate eminent domain proceedings? Not according to the city of Walnut Creek. The Mercury News article, “Walnut Creek may go to court for access to tiny downtown parcel,” indicates that the city needs a 96.1 square foot easement for use as pedestrian right of way. … Read more »
A.J. Hazarabedian Speaking at the LA County Bar Association 3/9/11
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s A.J. Hazarabedian will be speaking with Gideon Kanner at the Los Angeles County Bar Association on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in the La Brea/La Cienega Conference Room. Mr. Hazarabedian and Professor Kanner will be discussing right to take challenges in eminent domain, providing their insights and experiences as they relate… Read more »
Redding May Use Eminent Domain to Make Way for New Courthouse, 3/3/11
By A.J. Hazarabedian Building a new courthouse in the city of Redding will come at a cost to neighboring property owners. KRCRTV.com reports that the Redding Redevelopment Agency is considering the use of eminent domain to acquire three parcels to make room for the new Shasta Courthouse. City documents describe the current court buildings as… Read more »
California Eminent Domain Law Group’s A.J. Hazarabedian Selected to Southern California Super Lawyers® for Second Year in a Row
A.J. Hazarabedian, Managing Partner of California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC, has again been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers for 2011. Glendale, CA — February 7, 2011 — California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC is pleased to announce that A.J. Hazarabedian has once again been recognized as one of Southern California’s outstanding attorneys in… Read more »