TURNER LAW - Key Persons
Andy Turner's primary area of practice is in the field of eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation. He has litigated eminent domain matters throughout Northern California. Andy's practice consists primarily of defending landowners and business owners against various governmental agencies in eminent domain actions. On occasion, Andy has also advised public agencies regarding eminent domain related issues and litigated eminent domain actions on their behalf. Andy is a frequent speaker at eminent domain conferences and meetings typically attended by attorneys, appraisers and right of way professionals. Andy holds the highest lawyer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Andy was named a Super Lawyer in Eminent Domain/Condemnation for 2017 through 2022, an achievement attained by less than 5% of the attorneys in California.
Experience
Represented owner of residential property in the County of Madera in action by the State Public Works Board on behalf of the California High Speed Rail Authority. State's original offer was $42,500. Compensation, including costs, ultimately paid was $266,500.
Represented owner of agriculture property in the County of Madera in action by the State Public Works Board on behalf of the California High Speed Rail Authority. State's original offer was $2,661,325. Compensation ultimately paid was $5,660,000.
Represented owner of 290 acre property in action brought by Caltrans to acquire a portion of that property for construction of its Devil's Slide Project on State Route 1 in San Mateo County. Caltrans' original offer was $454,000. Compensation ultimately paid was $3,047,000.
Represented property owner in action brought by Caltrans to acquire property which became inaccessible as a result of its Devil's Slide Project. Caltrans' original offer was $300,000. Compensation ultimately paid was $650,000.
Represented owner of property improved with a commercial building in the City of Milpitas in an action brought by the County of Santa Clara to acquire property off of its frontage. County's original offer was $200,000. Compensation ultimately paid was $815,000.
Represented pear orchard company in the Central Valley against a flood control agency which acquired 822 acres of its property for a levee improvement project. Agency's litigation appraiser's opinion of just compensation was $10,029,500. Compensation ultimately paid was $17,500,000.
Represented owner of property improved with a commercial building in the City of Fresno in action brought by the State Public Works Board on behalf of the California High Speed Rail Authority. State's original offer was $885,000. Compensation ultimately paid was $1,500,000.
Represented owner of agriculture property in the County of Fresno in action brought by the State Public Works Board on behalf of the California High Speed Rail Authority. State's original offer was $89,100. Compensation ultimately paid was $210,500.
Andy Turner is a frequent speaker at eminent domain conferences and meetings typically attended by attorneys, appraisers and right of way professionals.
During the last 23 years, 95% of Andy Turner's practice has been representing landowners and business owners in eminent domain matters. Defending landowners and business owners has been the focus of Bill Turner's practice over the last 45 years. These years of focused practice have allowed Andy and Bill to gain experience and in depth knowledge in a very specialized field of law. It has also allowed them to become very familiar with the real estate appraisers and other expert witnesses who are commonly involved in eminent domain cases. This familiarity is an advantage to them in evaluating and developing cases on behalf of their clients and in defending against the condemning agencies' positions in property acquisitions.
At Turner Law we understand the plight of the landowners or business owners whose property interests are being taken. We haven't had a client who was happy to have his or her property interest taken or who was pleased with the government's original offer or the prospect of having to pay to litigate the matter. Accordingly, we do our best to quickly determine if there is a way to defeat the agency's proposed taking and, if not, we assess the anticipated litigation expenses our clients will incur versus the potential gain from litigating the case. (Is this a case where a quick resolution is justified or is it a case where litigation is warranted?)
If a case appears to justify litigation, the lawyers at Turner Law will thoroughly prepare the case for trial, striving for the best result for our clients in the form of either a favorable settlement or jury verdict. We are passionate about our work and committed to serving our clients. Our results show this and our past clients will tell you this.
Historically, the attorneys at Turner Law have obtained almost all of their clients from referrals. These referrals are from former landowner/business owner clients, eminent domain real estate appraisers or other attorneys.
Bill Turner's primary area of practice since graduating from Stanford Law School in 1962 has been in the field of eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation. During the period from 1962-1971 Bill was employed by the State of California in the Caltrans legal division where he tried numerous cases involving eminent domain and public liability law throughout Northern California. Since 1971, Bill has been in private practice. Over the last 40 years Bill's law practice has been almost exclusively representing landowners and business owners in eminent domain actions brought by governmental agencies to acquire their property interests. Bill holds the highest lawyer rating from Martindale-Hubbell.