NEWS RELEASE: PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN RESPONSE TO PROPOSED WISCONSIN LEGISLATION CHANGE RESTRICTING PROPERTY OWNERS’ RIGHTS |
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| Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00 |
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Every year, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) acquires over 2,000 acres of land through negotiations and condemnation. The WisDOT recently drafted a new proposal that fosters eminent domain abuse by limiting the right of property owners to receive just compensation for their property when undergoing eminent domain. Currently, attorney’s fees and costs are paid for in full by the government if the final award of compensation is 15% higher than the Government’s offer. If passed, this new legislation will limit the amount of attorney’s fees recoverable to 1/3 of the difference between the Government’s offer and the final award. Additionally, it will eliminate the right of landowners to pursue additional compensation once they sign off on the deed. This proposal will greatly restrict the ability of property owners with a small claim to receive the highest value for their property since the cost of attorney’s fees in such cases is usually prohibitive if not paid for by the government. In an effort to show legislators the effects this proposal will have on property owners and their rights, the following public hearings will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. facilitated by the Joint Finance Committee. Monday, March 23: Sparta. American Legion Hall, 1116 Angelo Road. Wednesday, March 25: West Allis. State Fair Park, Banquet Rm 2, 640 s. 84th St. Friday, March 27: Eau Claire. UW-Eau Claire Haas Fine Arts , 121 Water St.Saturday, March 28: starting at 9 am. Ashland High School auditorium listening session.Monday, March 30: Racine. Case High School theater. 7345 Washington Ave. Wednesday, April 1: Appleton. Lawrence University Stansbury Theater, 420 College Ave. Friday, April 3. Cambridge. Amundson Community Center, 200 Spring St. Please help us curb eminent domain abuse by attending one of these meetings and voicing your concerns. Dan Biersdorf, of Biersdorf & Associates, is an experienced eminent domain attorney that represents property owners only. These meetings are not facilitated by him, but he will be present at a few of the meetings. For more information about this legislation proposal or Dan Biersdorf’s comment on this issue, please contact Stacy Dreher or Dan Biersdorf at 612.339.7242 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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