Waldo & Lyle PC is a premier eminent domain and condemnation law firm serving Virginia, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia, specializing exclusively in representing property owners against government seizure of private land. As the only law firm in Virginia dedicated solely to this practice area, they have built a distinguished reputation for vigorously defending clients’ constitutional rights to just compensation.
With over 20 years of experience, the firm exclusively advocates for property owners—never representing government or condemning agencies—and focuses on achieving favorable outcomes through skilled negotiation and litigation. Their attorneys serve a diverse clientele including homeowners, farmers, small businesses, corporations, and institutions, providing tailored legal strategies to address the unique impacts of eminent domain on each type of property owner.
Services Offered
- Eminent domain representation
- Condemnation proceedings
- Just compensation evaluation and litigation
- Property rights litigation
- Land acquisition legal assistance
- Business attorney services for eminent domain
- Real estate attorney services for condemnation cases
- Trial attorney representation in eminent domain hearings
- Negotiation with government entities
- Property appraisal guidance
- Damage assessment for remaining property
- Constitutional rights protection for property owners
Waldo & Lyle serves clients throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia, and is nationally recognized for its successful track record in high-stakes eminent domain cases, including representing clients in over one hundred jury trials.
