Desmond Nolan Livaich & Cunningham is a distinguished law firm with over 80 years of tradition, specializing in eminent domain, real property, bankruptcy, and business law. Established in 1938, the firm has built a reputation as a preeminent leader in protecting property rights and providing strategic legal counsel throughout the greater Sacramento region.
The firm’s approach is rooted in deep expertise and a commitment to advocacy, particularly in complex areas such as eminent domain and inverse condemnation. With extensive experience representing property owners, businesses, and bankruptcy trustees, DNLC offers tailored legal solutions to individuals, business entities, and public and private property owners facing disputes or financial reorganization.
Services Offered
- Eminent domain representation
- Inverse condemnation litigation
- Real estate law and land use disputes
- Easement rights advocacy
- Landlord/tenant disputes
- Bankruptcy law (Chapter 7 and Chapter 11)
- Bankruptcy-related litigation
- Business law and advisory services
- Civil trial practice
- Appeals
- Estate planning
- Loss of business goodwill claims
- Representation of bankruptcy trustees
- Complex asset sales
- Objections to exemptions and discharge in bankruptcy
With a legacy spanning more than eight decades, the firm serves clients primarily in the Sacramento area and is recognized for its dedicated community involvement and leadership in professional organizations such as the Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum.
