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 Counsel for Illinois State & Local Governments

Since 1978, firm principal, Barry Springer, has been helping governmental institutions exercise their right of eminent domain to acquire land necessary for important public projects. We can help your organization acquire the needed property for your next road, TIF (Tax Increment Financing), or school construction project.

Mr. Springer has served as Special Land Acquisition Counsel to the Illinois villages of Rosemont, Mount Prospect, Niles, Bartlett, River Forest and Hanover Park, as well as the City of Evanston and the Schaumburg Park District. A sampling of Mr. Springer's vast experience 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

    • At the Law Offices of Barry A. Springer, P.C., we have used negotiation, litigation, trial, and appeals to condemn land that has involved:

  • 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

    • With experience representing both sides of the eminent domain process, The Law Offices of Barry A. Springer, P.C. have not only handled cases that challenged a land acquisition itself but also matters involving such valuation matters 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)

    • E-mail Barry Springer for more information on how our law office can help with your next land acquisition project. Or, call him at (847) 673-9470.