The Future of Eminent Domain in California: Propositions 98 and 99's Impact on Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings

Held: Tuesday, April 1, 2008 in Oakland, CA

Program Description: Eminent domain trial lawyers, David Skinner and Claudia Gorham, provided a practical analysis of Propositions 98 and 99 on the June 2008 ballot. These propositions would have a dramatic impact on the current domain law and public agency acquisition policies.

Who Was This Seminar Designed For?
This seminar was designed for city attorneys, city managers, city planners, mayors, city council members, redevelopment agency directors, public works directors, and special districts.

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Speakers:

David Skinner: With over 17 years of experience, David is among the leading eminent domain trial lawyers in California. He has represented numerous public agencies throughout the State helping them to acquire properties for redevelopment purposes and a wide array of infrastructure projects such as freeways and interchanges, light rail, flood control, parks, and wastewater treatment plants. He has considerable expertise in valuation such as severance damages and loss of business goodwill; and negotiation, acquisition and relocation associated with agricultural, industrial, residential, commercial and mixed-use properties.

Claudia Gorham: Claudia works extensively with public agencies primarily in the area of land use, right of way, and eminent domain. She has successfully represented agencies in eminent domain actions to acquire property for redevelopment activities; public transportation and rail expansions; drainage and utilities infrastructure and facilities construction; and water pipelines, facilities and tanks.