New Jersey Property Rights Attorneys

We’ve been getting better deals for property owners for over 50 years.
We fight for your rights in Eminent Domain, Property Tax Appeals and Redevelopment matters!

Eminent Domain

More than two thirds of property owners think the governments eminent domain offer is their only choice… we know better. There are laws in place that govern: a taking must be for public use and "just compensation" must be paid. We make sure the government does not misuse its powers, and get you that just compensation.

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Property Tax Appeals

Our Lawyers have successfully handled real estate tax appeals at county tax boards around the State, in the New Jersey Tax Court, and New Jersey Supreme Court, representing owners of every type of property—from industrial facilities to single family homes and small business properties – and have saved our clients millions of dollars over the years.

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Redevelopment

Under New Jersey law and the guise of “redevelopment,” privately owned property can be taken by government entities and turned over to private developers. Our Lawyers have successfully prevented many wrongful attempts to take private property for redevelopment.

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We Get Results In Eminent Domain, Property Tax Appeals and Redevelopment


Since 1967, the property tax attorneys of McKirdy, Riskin, Olson & DellaPelle, P.C. have successfully represented property owners in some of the most complex, precedent-setting eminent domain cases, property tax appeals, redevelopment matters, and property valuation litigation involving commercial, industrial, special purpose, and residential properties throughout the State of New Jersey.

As NJ property tax lawyers, we are the watchdogs of the people; helping businesses, individuals, and non-profits to keep the government in line when their assets and hard-earned money are at stake.

Our firm has delivered satisfying results for owners of all types of property — commercial, industrial, retail, residential, farmland, parkland and more. You can count on our eminent domain lawyers to make sure you’re receiving the just compensation that you deserve. At our firm, we quickly assess and analyze potential outcomes and defend and protect citizens in negotiations and in court.

Taking of 6+ acre private beach in Ocean County for storm protection project

Won Nearly $5.5 million

The Offer
$500

Jury Verdict $4,707,631.36

Prejudgment Interest Awarded  $695,000

The Results
Nearly $5.5 million received vs. $500.00 offered!

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Middlesex County Office/Lab Facility – Tax Appeal

Savings $45,500

Negotiated Future Reduction of Assessment
$828,200

Annual Tax Savings
$45,500

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Redevelopment of 140+ Acre Industrial Site in Union County Halted

Property Saved

Results Delivered
Negotiated settlement to remove redevelopment designation on industrial property in Linden, New Jersey

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NJ Supreme Court to Hear Two Eminent Domain Cases

Two potentially significant eminent domain cases are set to be heard by the New Jersey Supreme Court. At the heart of these cases is the public use doctrine rooted in the U.S. Constitution and the New Jersey Constitution. Let’s see how these cases could impact the government’s use of this constitutional power. Township of Jackson... Continue Article

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NJ Business Sues Municipality Following Cybersecurity Attack

45 Legion Drive LLC did what any legitimate business would do and sent property tax payments to the local taxing authority. Unbeknownst to them, the payments, totaling more than $550,000, were diverted into the less than legitimate pockets of cyber hackers. The company claims to have suffered significant financial losses and has filed a lawsuit... Continue Article

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