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NO RISK! Unlike many law firms, the Cacciatore Law Group will handle eminent domain matters on a contingency basis. We base our fees on the amount of money you receive over the government's offer. If you do not receive more than the offer, then there are no fees. |
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WHY DO I NEED A LAWYER?
REAL ESTATE is a major investment. While at times home or business owners may be able to negotiate what they consider a fair price for a property without representation—most often, owners will not maximize compensation from the government without a lawyer experienced in Eminent Domain, an unusual area of law with its own unique rules regarding compensation.
Do not risk losing money to the government on one of your biggest investments! To reach the optimal net result from a city, state or federal government body (dollars in your hand) in an eminent domain case, you should be represented by a competent, knowledgeable Eminent Domain attorney who can help you understand the full extent of compensation for which you may be entitled.
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Bloomingdale Court Shopping Center, Bloomingdate, IL. Partial taking case against DuPage County on behalf of Simon Property Group, the world's largest shopping center developer. Settled for an outcome of more than double the county's original offer.
Italian Restaurant, Elmhurst, IL. Partial taking of a private parking lot by city of Elmhurst for pupose of creaing a public lot. Original offer: $290,000. Jury verdict: $817,000
Office Building, Bloomingdale, IL. A partial taking case against IDOT for the widening of Lake Street. Initial offering: $132,000. Settled for: $410,000.
Family Restaurant, Chicago, IL. Partial taking of restaurant property by IDOT for widening of Harlem Ave. Initial offer: $38,000. Settled for: $118,000.
Mixed-Use Shopping Center, Bloomingdale, IL.
Partial taking case against IDOT. Initial offer: $113,000. Settled for: $350,000.
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EMINENT DOMAIN REPRESENTATION
for Corporate & Residential Property Owners
Whether you are a residential or corporate property owner or a tenant seeking to defend your rights in an eminent domain situation, you require a law firm experienced in navigating the complexities of the government's condemnation process.
In the event of a condemnation proceeding, the government cannot dictate the price to be paid for the taking of your property. The Cacciatore Law Group has secured significant dollar recoveries through negotiation, trial and appeals. We have also succeeded in having the condemnation complaint dismissed.
The sooner you call after being threatened with condemnation, the more likely we can help you maximize the compensation you receive for your property. Contact our firm NOW if you have an eminent domain / condemnation matter involving:
- Single-Family Homes and Property
- Apartment Complexes and Other Multi-Family Dwellings
- Industrial Buildings
- Warehouses
- Agricultural Property
- Shopping Centers
- Commercial Development Property
- Office Buildings
- Parking Lots
Senior and founding partner Victor Cacciatore II seeks neither a quick settlement nor protracted litigation—but rather maximum results for his clients. For more than 23 years, he has focused on eminent domain law, personally handling more than 300 eminent domain cases. Mr. Cacciatore has tried many of those cases before juries, with resulting compensation multiple-times higher than the government's original offer.
Early in his career, Mr. Cacciatore spent nine years representing the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Toll Highway Authority in eminent domain cases. For the last 13 years, he has aggressively represented only the interests of Illinois property owners. He now employs his understanding of both government and owners' perspectives to successfully negotiate and litigate eminent domain cases that have recovered millions of dollars for property owners.
During more than 23 years, we have developed substantial experience from cases involving such valuation issues as:
- Total or 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 and parking requirements)
The Cacciatore Law Group has represented residential and corporate clients in matters involving city, state and federal government entities that are exercising their rights of eminent domain for the purpose of building or expanding:
- Roads, highways, parking lots & tollways
- Pipelines, utilities, sewers & flood controls
- Schools, libraries, police stations & other municipal facilities
- Convention centers & sports venues
- Parks and forest preserves
- Subways, airports & other transportation structures
- TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and other redevelopment projects
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