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Eminent Domain & Property Rights

Eminent domain gives government agencies — and certain private utility companies — the legal power to take private property for public use. If you’ve received a notice that your land, home, or business is part of a proposed project, you have the right to fair compensation, but the offer you’re given first is rarely the final word.

Lollar Law represents private property owners exclusively. We never represent condemning agencies or authorities, so there is no conflict between our interests and yours. Our attorneys have guided homeowners, farmers, and business owners across Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia through condemnation and inverse condemnation cases, working to recover the full compensation the Constitution guarantees.

Areas of Eminent Domain

Government agencies and utility companies can take private property for a range of public projects. Below are the categories of eminent domain matters we regularly handle for property owners across Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Each type of taking raises different legal issues and compensation questions — our attorneys can help you understand which apply to your property.

Transportation / Infrastructure

Transportation & Infrastructure

Road widenings, highway interchanges, and rail projects often require taking a strip of land or a permanent easement across a property. We help owners understand how these partial takings affect access, value, and the land that remains.

Public Utilities

Electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, and water or sewer projects frequently rely on eminent domain to secure easements across private land. Our attorneys have represented landowners in major interstate pipeline cases, including the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Mountain Valley Pipeline.

Locality Takings

Counties, cities, and towns can exercise eminent domain for local projects such as road improvements, drainage and stormwater work, and public parks. Local takings follow many of the same constitutional protections as state and federal takings.

Public Facilities

Schools, courthouses, fire and police stations, and other government buildings sometimes require acquiring nearby private property. We help owners understand their rights when a public facility project affects their land.

Economic Development

Virginia’s constitution restricts the government’s ability to take property purely to increase tax revenue or hand it to a private developer. We help owners challenge takings that are not a genuine public use.

At Lollar Law, we are passionate about property rights. Our practice focuses exclusively on representing private property owners — never condemning agencies or authorities — in eminent domain and property rights litigation across Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. We understand that these cases are personal: they involve your home, your business, or land that has been in your family for generations.

Attorney Chuck Lollar tried his first property rights case in 1977 and has spent his career representing landowners in condemnation and inverse condemnation matters. His son, Chip Lollar, and daughter, Christina Lollar Savage, continue that focus today, together representing homeowners, farmers, and commercial property owners in state and federal courts throughout the region — including in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Mountain Valley Pipeline litigation.

Our goal in every case is the same: to make property owners whole by recovering the full compensation the Constitution guarantees.

Testimonials

Pleasure working with Lollards Law!

Emma

I had attempted to contact MANY other law offices to help assist us in our eminent domain case and luckily one of them directed me to Lollar Law. They responded to every email or call quickly and helped direct us through the process. We also tripled the amount we were going to receive from the government. I would highly recommend them if any one is in need of an eminent domain lawyer. Thanks Chip.

Douglas

Myself and my wife were faced with a group claiming right of way through our property with a pipeline. They were inconsiderate and were not willing to work with us. When we were sued, I called the Lollar Law firm. They were extremely helpful, Chip and Chuck went out of their way to assist us, I was very impressed with their knowledge and assistance. I thank God for their help, we received over three times the amount the pipeline originally...

Kerry

I recently experienced damage to my home due to a utility infrastructure project that took place directly in front of my home. I contacted several firms to get advice on how to proceed. One firm stood high above the rest...Lollar Law in Norfolk, Virginia. I had the opportunity to speak to both attorneys, Mr. Lollar, Sr. And Mr. Lollar, Jr., on separate occasions and received a very informative consultation that not only empowered me with critical information, but also the...

Paul

I wish that there were more than 5-stars to rank how pleased I am with the legal work that Christina Lollar recently provided to me. We were involved in a cumbersome and complicated zoning process. Regardless of the time of day or night, regardless of holidays and regardless of vacation time, Christina was always available to help me. Besides being dedicated to her client I also appreciated her quick grasp of issues and her creativity in finding solutions to problems...

john

Lollar Law firm represented us in an Eminent Domain case involving Chesterfield Airport. We were very pleased with the professionalism and patience that the law firm represented. Lollar Law Firm handled every phone call and concern we had with urgency and showed exceptional patience. We were very pleased with the outcome of our case and would definitely recommend the Lollar Law Firm, if you are involved in a Eminent Domain case. We would also like to thank Chip for his...

Michael

Like to strongly recommend Lollar law firm for legal representation in Virginia state acquisition of land eminent domain cases for any property owners who needs these services. Mr. Charles Lollar and Chip Lollar represented us for our land acquisition case with state of Virginia Department of Transporation. Their Servies were superior quality professional and very responsive. They were easy to work with and have successfully achieved the objectives we had in our case.

Avtar

I am a small business owner that found myself suddenly impacted by a huge vdot improvement that affects my shop property. I found Chip and his firm online as experts in eminent domain cases. I really liked how Chips firm is family owned and run. Having an eminent domain lawyer was key because they have experience with the situations that come up. It’s too complex to navigate on your own. Chip also helped to research an expert engineer to analyze...

Figure

Lollar Law handled two Eminent Domain cases for me in Virginia in the past few months. They organized appraisals, negotiations, and mediations. Chuck, Chip, and Christina were always responsive, professional, and thorough. I liked the hands-on approach and personal care of their small, family-run firm where everyone knew what was happening with my cases on an on-going basis. I hope I don't have another Eminent Domain situation in the near future, but if I do, I will call the Lollars....

Dr Sherrell

Attorney Christina Lollar, of Lollar Law, did an excellent job negotiating a NCDOT condemnation action involving commercial real estate. Christina has extensive knowledge and expertise in preparing eminent domain valuations and negotiating condemnation claims against governmental agencies. Christina was very thorough, prepared and professional at navigating this complex process and in obtaining compensation on my behalf. I would definitely use this condemnation attorney again for any future eminent domain matters.

Thomas

I have been a steady customer of Lollar Law for over a decade and find them to be truly outstanding in their expertise of resolving eminent domain cases. I do not have enough superlatives in my vocabulary to describe exactly how terrific their team of eminent domain lawyers are and the level of service that they provide. Suffice it to say that I very, very highly recommend their firm. If you are searching for a condemnation lawyer or representation in...

Rick

Chuck, Christina, and Chip did an amazing job for me negotiating with a pipeline company for a right of way. When the pipeline company went to court to assert eminent domain, they were able to forestall a ruling, leading to arbitration. In arbitration, they got me almost three times the final, pre-arbitration offer from the pipeline company. In arbitration, turns out that there is an unwritten language of offer and counteroffer of which I knew nothing and at which the...

James

My wife and I worked with Lollar Law over the past 5 years to defend our Virginia eminent domain case. Chuck and his staff were dedicated and professional during the arduous process. We especially appreciated Chuck’s appeal to the VA Supreme Court on our behalf. Lollar Law ensured that all paperwork was filed correctly in order that we might receive the highest reparations possible. We are thankful to have chosen Lollar Law to defend our property.

William

The Lollar Law Firm, with Mr. Chip Lollar's representation made a huge Monetary difference with my Eminent Domain case. The amount of Funds that Had been assigned, and the Value of my Properties Natural Resources did not Agree with me. If you have a Right Away Easement, or other Land Issue Do not Talk to Anyone of Authority Involved with the Project without Consulting and being Represented by an Attorney. I would Strongly Recommend anyone and everyone facing an Eminent...

Don

Our company recently engaged the Lollar Law firm for a complex eminent domain matter. Lollar Law shepherded us through the process and provided excellent guidance and counsel throughout the case. The municipality we were engaged with stated that they were acting in our best interest but Lollar Law advised that we should be granted a more favorable outcome. Lollar Law proposed a settlement that was much more favorable and proved to be acceptable to all the parties. Lollar Law helped...

Chris

We recently were involved in an eminent domain situation on our property. Our cousins who also were in the same situation referred us to Lollar Law. We were fortunate to obtain Christina Lollar Savage as our attorney. She explained what to expect and was so helpful during our mediation keeping our best interest in mind. Do not hesitate to request Christina in your time of need. She helped to remove a lot of stress by her professionalism.

Deb

Exceptional Representation by Chip Lollar As a small business owner on the Hull Street Corridor, I was unexpectedly impacted by a major public improvement project that directly affected my property. After researching firms experienced in eminent domain, I found Chip Lollar — and I’m truly grateful I did. From the very beginning, Chip stood out for his professionalism, deep knowledge, and genuine commitment to his clients. He personally met with me at my property several times to fully understand the...

Diana

During this holiday season of reflection on our many blessings, one of the things for which we are most grateful is your and your staff's skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable assistance with our case brought by Dominion Energy "VEPCO". We feel that an appropriate and favorable outcome was reached, given the circumstances on the ground. We knew from the outset that "utilities have to go somewhere". We also knew it was likely to come across our large, uninhabited property, directly across...

Lina

Lollar Law handled two Eminent Domain cases for me in Virginia in the past few months. They organized appraisals, negotiations, and mediations. Chuck, Chip, and Christina were always responsive, professional, and thorough. I liked the hands-on approach and personal care of their small, family-run firm where everyone knew what was happening with my cases on an on-going basis. I hope I don't have another Eminent Domain situation in the near future, but if I do, I will call the Lollars.

Dr. Sherell

Chuck, Christina, and Chip did an amazing job for me negotiating with a pipeline company for a right of way. When the pipeline company went to court to assert eminent domain, they were able to forestall a ruling, leading to arbitration. In arbitration, they got me almost three times the final, pre-arbitration offer from the pipeline company. In arbitration, turns out that there is an unwritten language of offer and counteroffer of which I knew nothing and at which the...

James

As a small business owner on the Hull Street Corridor, I was unexpectedly impacted by a major public improvement project that directly affected my property. After researching firms experienced in eminent domain, I found Chip Lollar — and I’m truly grateful I did. From the very beginning, Chip stood out for his professionalism, deep knowledge, and genuine commitment to his clients. He personally met with me at my property several times to fully understand the site and how the project...

Diana

I recently experienced damage to my home due to a utility infrastructure project that took place directly in front of my home. I contacted several firms to get advice on how to proceed. One firm stood high above the rest...Lollar Law in Norfolk, Virginia. I had the opportunity to speak to both attorneys, Mr. Lollar, Sr. And Mr. Lollar, Jr., on separate occasions and received a very informative consultation that not only empowered me with critical information, but also the...

Paul

Eminent Domain Expert Chip is an extraordinary lawyer and did a phenomenal job representing our church in an eminent domain case. He masterfully documented and defended our position on property valuation. Then he expertly negotiated with state representatives and secured us 4 times the original offer from the government. I highly recommend you hire Chip Lollar to represent you in your eminent domain case.

Michael

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