Barry A. Springer, P.C. Attorney at Law

Phone:(847) 673-9470
FAX: (847) 673-9472

Barry A. Springer, P.C.
Law Offices
4350 Oakton Street
Suite 206A
Skokie, Illinois 60076

Eminent Domain Attorney for Illinois, Midwest Property Owners

Make sure your rights as a property owner are fully defended—contact Barry A. Springer, P.C.

Receiving notice of a government body exercising its right of eminent domain (commonly referred to as condemnation) against your property can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. When the government—federal, state, or local—threatens to acquire your property, you need the Law Offices of Barry A. Springer, P.C. We have the experience required to defend your rights and maximize your compensation.

We defend our clients’ rights and property values with knowledge from nearly three decades of continual work on eminent domain issues. Let us guide you through the complexities of the eminent domain process, starting with your right to challenge the taking of your property.

Representative Past Settlements

• $428,400 verdict in federal jurisdiction land acquisition case for underground pipeline, over a $31,000 offer
• $485,000 settlement in state land acquisition case for exposition facility expansion, over a $270,000 offer

State Road Project Land Acquisition Settlements:
• $150,000 settlement; $25,000 offer
• $300,000 settlement; $100,000 offer
• $50,000 settlement; $7,900 offer
• $253,000 settlement; $32,000 offer

• Successfully defended an attempted land acquisition by a local park district, which abandoned the proposed taking of the land.

For best results, call early!

The sooner you call after receiving notice from the government, the more likely we can help you maximize the protection for your property. Even if the eminent domain process occurs, the government still cannot dictate the price to be paid for the taking of your property. We strongly suggest that you act early and quickly to gain the maximum protection for your property.

At the Law Offices of Barry A. Springer, P.C. , we have secured significant dollar recoveries from governmental bodies for acquisitions concerning:

  • Single-Family Homes and Property
  • Apartment Complexes and Multi-Family Dwellings
  • Industrial Buildings
  • Warehouses
  • Agricultural Property
  • Shopping Centers
  • Commercial Development Property
  • Office Buildings
  • Parking Lots

    • Since 1978, we have developed substantial experience on cases involving challenges to the land acquisition itself and such valuation issues as:

  • Total Takings
  • Partial Takings
  • Loss of Development Potential
  • Material Impairment of Access
  • Physical Destruction to Property during Construction
  • Flood Plain, Flood Way, and Wetlands Designations and Their Impact on Value
  • Takings that Create Non-Conforming Issues (including set-back requirements, lot coverage restrictions, and parking requirements)

    • A sampling of Mr. Springer's vast career experience also includes representing clients in eminent domain issues involving:

  • Roads, highways, and tollways
  • Flood control, pipelines, and utilities
  • Schools, libraries, police stations, and municipal facilities
  • Convention centers, sports stadiums, parks and forest preserves
  • Transportation and aviation facilities and parking lots and structures
  • TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and other redevelopment projects

    • Learn more about Eminent Domain terminology by reading Barry Springer's Chicago Sun-Times article, "When the Government Wants Your Property."