Eminent Domain
If the government or a public agency is taking or damaging your property, you have rights, including the right to fair compensation. Hicks & Funfsinn Kentucky Lawyers helps Kentucky landowners protect those rights.
How we help landowners
Our attorneys review the proposed taking, the agency’s valuation, and any related damage to your property. We work with appraisers and experts to establish full value and pursue compensation through negotiation or trial when necessary.
- Evaluate whether the taking or damage is lawful and complete
- Retain independent appraisers and experts to determine fair market value
- Identify additional damages (severance, proximity damage, business impacts, etc.)
- Negotiate with government counsel and litigate when offers are inadequate
Why choose Hicks & Funfsinn Kentucky Lawyers
We are a boutique Central Kentucky firm with deep litigation and trial experience. Our attorneys personally manage every case from intake through settlement or trial. We know how government valuations are developed and how to challenge them effectively on behalf of landowners.
Attorney spotlight: Stefan Bing focuses his practice on representing landowners in eminent domain matters and brings experience with appraisal work and courtroom advocacy.
Fees & what to expect
Many property owners can hire counsel to challenge a government offer. In condemnation matters fees are often tied to the additional compensation recovered beyond the agency’s initial offer. At your free initial consultation we’ll explain fees, likely costs, and realistic options for your situation.
