Oregon Condemnation Law
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Oregon Condemnation Law is Neil Olsen's Blog on Eminent Domain, Regulatory Takings, Inverse Condemnation, and Property Rights Litigation. I am an attorney with Olsen Barton LLC. I regularly represent property owners in eminent domain, regulatory takings, inverse condemnation, and property rights proceedings.
Oregon Condemnation Law
1M ago
Olsen Barton LLC has published a new website: Oregoneminentdomain.com. The website aims to provide an accessible overview of the eminent domain landscape in Oregon, including the foundational principles of condemnation law and procedure, determining just compensation owed to impacted property owners, and the recovery of attorney fees and costs. Whether you’re facing a potential condemnation ..read more
Oregon Condemnation Law
2y ago
This post re-explores some of the basic concepts surrounding the constitutional right to “just compensation,” which is one of the foundations of condemnation law. What is “just compensation”? When the government takes private property for a public use, it is constitutionally required to pay the property owner “just compensation” for the property. Just compensation embodies ..read more
Oregon Condemnation Law
2y ago
TriMet is moving forward with its Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project. The “mega-project” will extend over 11 miles of new light rail or “MAX” line from downtown Portland to Bridgeport Village. The Project will also result in the construction of 13 new light rail stations and new park and ride lots accommodating up to 3,600 ..read more
Oregon Condemnation Law
2y ago
In an effort to educate property owners on the eminent domain process under Oregon law and their rights to just compensation, Olsen Barton has published the Oregon Property Owners’ Handbook: Eminent Domain and Just Compensation Under Oregon Law. While it is available in hard copy, in an effort to make it easily accessible we have ..read more
Oregon Condemnation Law
2y ago
The $1.3 billion Willamette Water Supply System is a massive project which will result in the taking of parts of a significant number of properties across the western part of the Metro area. The Project is a joint effort of the Tualatin Valley Water District, the City of Hillsboro, and the City of Beaverton. In ..read more
Oregon Condemnation Law
2y ago
From all indications, TriMet has begun filing condemnation actions against property owners with whom it has not reached “agreement” on its Division Transit Project. The $175 million Division Transit Project calls for the permanent and temporary taking of parts of over 140 properties along the 15-mile Division Street corridor from downtown Portland to Gresham for ..read more
Oregon Condemnation Law
2y ago
On June 6 & 7, 2019, The Seminar Group will present its Oregon Eminent Domain Seminar. The seminar will include an overview of and update on Oregon and federal eminent domain and land valuation litigation, with an emphasis on special appraisal problems in eminent domain cases and recent relevant court decisions. More information on the ..read more
Oregon Court of Appeals Affirms Jury Verdict Against TriMet on Portland Milwaukie Light Rail Project
Oregon Condemnation Law
2y ago
On June 20, 2018, in Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District v. Walnut Hill, LLC, 292 Or App 417 (2018), the Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the verdict of a Clackamas County jury against TriMet for a taking related to its Portland Milwaukie Light Rail Project. At the trial court level, the jury returned a just compensation ..read more
Oregon Condemnation Law
2y ago
A big thanks to the Appraisal Institute – Greater Oregon Chapter for hosting the January 20, 2017 seminar entitled “Preparing Appraisals for Condemnation Assignments, and How to Improve Skills as an Expert Witness.” I was honored to present the day-long seminar alongside Don Palmer, MAI, of Appraisal & Consulting Group LLC. Don is one of the deans ..read more
Oregon Condemnation Law
2y ago
The City of Lake Oswego is moving forward with its Boones Ferry Road Project, which calls for the widening of Boones Ferry Road from Madrona Street to the Oakridge Road/Reese Road intersection, together with associated public improvements. As set forth on the Project’s website, the Project includes: Four vehicular travel lanes Landscaped medians with vehicular turn lane improvements New, safer sidewalks ..read more