Condemnation 101: Winning the High Ground with Fundamentals of Eminent Domain Valuation and Trial Practice
Why Attend?
Condemnation 101 provides an excellent introduction (or refresher) to basic concepts and techniques for preparing and presenting an eminent domain case. Offered in conjunction with ALI-ABA’s long-running annual advanced Course of Study, Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation, the course is designed to provide the practitioner who is relatively new to this area of law a practical understanding of eminent domain legal principles and helpful insights on property valuation when preparing for mediation or trial. This year’s course, Condemnation 101: Winning the High Ground with Fundamentals of Eminent Domain Valuation and Trial Practice, focuses on the strategic advantages that can be gained by understanding the fundamentals of eminent domain valuation and trial practice for both condemnors and condemnees.
The course is taught by experienced eminent domain lawyers who present substantive and practical advice developed after years of preparing and trying both simple and complex eminent domain cases themselves.
This course runs concurrently with ALI-ABA's annual Course of Study, Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation. This unique format allows practitioners who are new in the field of eminent domain to network with many of the nation's most experienced condemnation lawyers, and to benefit from many of those same lawyers serving as their faculty. Special Offer: Attend Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation and bring an associate to Condemnation 101 for 50% off. ADD TO CART
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What You Will Learn
For practitioners who are new to the field and experienced practitioners who want a refresher on fundamental practice concepts, this course provides:
• Practical understanding of eminent domain and property valuation
• Insights on working with valuation experts and legal strategy
• Opportunities to network with the faculty and registrants for both this course and its advanced-level companion course, Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation
Who Should Attend
This tutorial course is a must for lawyers facing their first condemnation proceedings or those practitioners who seek to “return to the basics” in their own eminent domain practice. Additionally, this course has proven helpful for other professionals or property owner representatives who must work within the condemnation process.
Planning Chairs
Andrew Prince Brigham, Brigham Moore, LLP, Jacksonville, Florida
Jack R. Sperber, Faegre & Benson LLP, Denver
Faculty
Jody Harper Alderman, Alderman Bernstein, Denver
Keith M. Babcock, Lewis & Babcock, L.L.P., Columbia, South Carolina
Michael M. Berger, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, Los Angeles
Edward G. Burg, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, Los Angeles
James S. Burling, Principal Attorney, Property Rights Practice Group, Pacific Legal Foundation, Sacramento
Larry J. Cohen, The Cohen Law Firm, Phoenix
Anthony F. Della Pelle, McKirdy and Riskin, PA, Morristown, New Jersey
Robert Denlow, Denlow & Henry, St. Louis
Leslie A. Fields, Faegre & Benson LLP, Denver
Jill S. Gelineau, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., Portland, Oregon
Jeffrey C. Hamill, Temple Hills, Maryland
Matthew R. Hansen, Graham & Dunn, PC, Seattle
Warren C. Herlong, Jr., Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse, PC, Mobile, Alabama
James D. Masterman, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Boston
Brandon K. Moffitt, Moffitt & Phillips, PLLC, Little Rock, Arkansas
Michael B. Phillips, Moffitt & Phillips, PLLC, Little Rock, Arkansas
William E. Ryan, Ryan & Ryan, Chicago
Mark D. Savin, Faegre & Benson LLP, Minneapolis
Michael Allen Schneider, Law Offices of Kermitt L. Waters, Las Vegas
Paul R. Scott, Smith, Phillips, Mitchell, Scott & Nowak, LLP, Hernando, Mississippi
Larry J. Smith, Graham & Dunn, PC, Seattle
Randall Alan Smith, Smith & Fawer, LLC, New Orleans
Joseph P. Suntum, Miller, Miller & Canby, Chartered, Rockville, Maryland
Christian F. Torgrimson, Pursley Lowery & Meeks, LLP, Atlanta
Joseph T. Waldo, Waldo & Lyle, P.C., Norfolk, Virginia
Autumn Waters, Law Offices of Kermitt L. Waters, Las Vegas
ALI-ABA Staff Attorney: Thomas M. Hennessey, Assistant Director, Office of Courses of Study
Special Discount Offers:
Attend Condemnation 101 for 50% off when a colleague registers for
Eminent Domain.
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Group Offer: Register for Condemnation 101 and all additional
registrants from your firm attend for 50% off.
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Program Schedule
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012
8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
Audio Webcast Segment A: Initial Planning for Condemnor or Condemnee
9:00 a.m. Introduction and Course Overview - Messrs. Brigham and Sperber
9:15 a.m. Condemnee: Working with Clients and Suggestions for a Case Plan - Mr. Burg and Ms. Gelineau
10:00 a.m. Networking and Refreshment Break
10:15 a.m. Condemnor: Working with Clients and Suggestions for a Case Plan - Ms. Alderman and Mr. L. Smith
11:00 a.m. Championing Through the Challenges in Starting Up an Eminent Domain Practice - Messrs. Moffitt, Phillips, and Waldo
11:45 a.m. Question and Answer Session and Morning Wrap Up - Faculty Panel
12:00 noon Lunch Break
Audio Webcast Segment B: The Art and Science of Eminent Domain Appraisals
12:30 p.m. My Cousin Vinny Meets The Verdict: What You Can Learn about Ethics from Your Favorite Lawyer Movies* - Mr. Cohen (Combined Session with Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation
1:45 p.m. What Should a Lawyer Look for When Reviewing an Appraisal in Eminent Domain? - Messrs. Babcock and Scott
2:30 p.m. Mixed Questions of Law and Fact that Determine the Measure of Just Compensation (Parent Tract, Highest and Best Use, Enhancement in Value, Scope of the Project, Threat of Condemnation, Date of Value) - Mr. Schneider and Ms. Waters
3:30 p.m. Networking and Refreshment Break
3:45 p.m. Identifying the Key Difference in Your Case - Messrs. Brigham and Sperber
4:45 p.m. Panel Discussion: Practical Advice on Working with Experts (Appraisers and other Predicate Witnesses to Value) - Moderator: Mr. Sperber; Panelists: Ms. Gelineau and Messrs. Babcock, Burg, Scott, and Waldo
5:15 p.m. Adjournment for the Day; Meet-and-Greet Reception for Registrants and Faculty*
6:15 p.m. Hospitality Events and Networking*; join your colleagues, faculty, and the Hospitality Committee for dinner (optional; dinner not included in tuition)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012
7:30 a.m. Networking Session and Continental Breakfast
Audio Webcast Segment C: Preparing for a Valuation Trial
8:00 a.m. My Cousin Vinny Meets The Verdict: What You Can Learn about Ethics from Your Favorite Lawyer Movies* - Mr. Cohen
9:00 a.m. Strategic Discovery: A Plan and Purpose for Requesting Documents and Other Discovery - Mr. Ryan and Ms. Torgrimson
9:45 a.m. Strategic Depositions: Deposing Valuation Experts - Messrs. Herlong and Masterman
10:45 a.m. Networking and Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m. Strategic Motion Practice: A Foundation for Winning Your Trial - Mr. Della Pelle
12:00 noon Lunch Break
Audio Webcast Segment D: Putting It all Together--How To Present and Persuade at Mediation or Trial
1:15 p.m. Creative Use of Exhibits and Demonstrative Evidence in Eminent Domain Mediations and Trials - Messrs. Hamill and R. Smith
2:00 p.m. Condemnation, Common Sense, and My Sister-in-Law, the Court Reporter - Mr. Savin
2:45 p.m. Networking and Refreshment Break
3:00 p.m. Special Opportunities and Challenges for Junior Lawyers Second-Chairing a Condemnation Case - Messrs. Hansen and L. Smith
3:45 p.m. Giving the Judge and Jury the Big Picture in a Condemnation Case - Messrs. Denlow and Suntum
4:45 p.m. Question and Answer Session and Day Two Wrap Up - Faculty Panel
5:00 p.m. Adjournment for the Day; Hospitality Events and Networking*; join your colleagues, faculty, and the Hospitality Committee for dinner (optional; dinner not included in tuition)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012
8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Networking Session
Video Webcast Segment E: Regulatory Law Update and National Forum*
9:00 a.m. Regulatory Law Update* - Mr. Berger
9:45 a.m. The Use and Abuse of Property Rights in Preserving the Environment* - Mr. Burling
10:45 a.m. Networking and Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m. National Forum* - Ms. Fields and Messrs. Brigham, Sperber, and Waldo
12:00 noon Adjournment
*Joint session for registrants of both Condemnation 101 and Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation.
Total 60-minute hours of instruction: 16 credit hours, including one hour ethics credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Limited experience in general legal practice or completion of CLE Orientation Course
Educational Objective: Acquisition of knowledge and skills to develop proficiency as a practitioner
Level of Instruction: Basic
Here's what registrants have said about this course:
This is a wonderful course and I learned more than I anticipated.
The courses were very practical, well thought-out, and well-presented. I was pleasantly surprised to realize that there is a national community of lawyers doing what I do, and it felt invigorating to connect to ‘my people.’ I was glad to see the presentations focusing the presenters’ experiences and thoughts into organized outlines…. I also thought the hospitality committee did a great job. The morning run was great, and the restaurants well selected and allowing for nice conversation with our fellow practitioners. This seminar was well done and I will be back for the Eminent Domain CLE. Thanks!
Condemnation 101 was a great overview of substantive and practical information for someone less than a year into practice in this area.
This course has been fantastic and I would highly recommend it to anyone practicing in this area. This is the first ALI-ABA course I have attended and I am extremely impressed with the whole level of professionalism and knowledge of the speakers. The course is well worth the expense. Thank you for the amount of time and effort that has been devoted to making this as great as it was.
A good job of introducing an overwhelming number of subject areas in a very compressed timeframe. The materials did a good job of actively introducing basics.
The speakers for this seminar were very well educated in condemnation law and had a lot of information to offer.
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