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A Team Built to Protect Property Owners

When government agencies, utilities, and large organizations seek to acquire private property, having experienced advocates on your side matters. Our attorneys work together to help property owners understand their rights, evaluate their options, and protect their interests throughout the process.

M. Christopher Schehr

Partner

Chris Schehr is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses protect their rights when facing significant legal challenges. As the Partner of Property Justice, he has built a reputation for aggressive advocacy, strategic problem-solving, and client-focused representation.

Chris works closely with property owners throughout North Carolina to help them understand their options, evaluate offers, and navigate complex disputes involving valuable property rights.

Pate Smith

Partner

Pate Smith is an experienced lawyer known for representing clients in high-stakes litigation and complex legal disputes. His extensive experience and strategic approach provide valuable insight when significant property interests are at stake.

Pate helps clients evaluate risks, negotiate from a position of strength, and pursue favorable outcomes when disputes cannot be resolved through agreement alone.

Lance Pickell

Litigation Attorney

Lance Pickell represents clients throughout South Carolina in complex legal matters involving significant personal and business interests. He is committed to helping property owners understand their rights, evaluate their options, and protect their interests when facing eminent domain and condemnation issues.

Protecting Property Owners Across North & South Carolina

Property Justice Lawyers are dedicated to helping property owners understand their rights when faced with eminent domain and condemnation issues.

Whether you have received an initial notice, a survey request, an easement proposal, or a formal acquisition offer, we can help you evaluate your situation and understand your legal options.

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      Property owners are generally not required to accept an initial offer. Depending on the circumstances, additional compensation may be available. Before agreeing to any offer, it is important to understand your rights and evaluate the full impact of the project.

    • A partial taking can still significantly affect the value and usability of the remaining property.

      Issues involving access, visibility, drainage, development restrictions, and future use may impact compensation.

    • Eminent domain is commonly used for transportation projects, utility infrastructure, pipelines, municipal improvements, public facilities, and other projects intended for public use.

    • The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the project, valuation issues, and litigation.

    • Many cases benefit from independent valuation analysis.

    • Fee arrangements vary depending on the circumstances of the case.

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