NC EMINENT DOMAIN LAW FIRM - Key Persons
Although Jason is a scholar and intellectual at heart, he is excellent at distilling complex information into something that sounds like casual dinner conversation. One client recently said he thought that's what persuaded a jury in his favor. In fact, the jury was so moved by Jason's delivery that they awarded the client more money than Jason asked for! 1
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Represented Large Financial Institutions in Complex Real Estate Matters / Former DOD Security - Clearance Contractor
David Needham joined our firm in 2021 and handles eminent domain cases in both North Carolina and Georgia. David is licensed to practice law in the states of North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia.
Prior to coming to our firm, David was responsible for successfully managing an eightstate REO (Real Estate Owned) practice and representing banking institutions regarding their real property litigation issues. He brought with him 15 years of mediation and arbitration experience, as well as strong negotiation and relationship development skills. David acquired extensive experience negotiating pipeline takings against Fortune 500 utility companies and won the highest property owner payout across the project in West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina (at the time) on a per-squarefootage basis against Dominion Power on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. 1
David has seen firsthand how his actions as an eminent domain attorney can positively impact families, their homes, and their livelihoods.
One couple he represented owned a farm with horses, goats, show dogs, and bees. When the utility company notified them that they were coming through with a pipeline, these farmers were rattled. David spent much time and effort working through the logistics and compensation issues of moving fencing and barns, as well as identifying future damages to the land.
The end result for the farmers? A settlement that was 33 times the initial offer. 1 The end result for David? Proof that he can make a difference, plus an on-going relationship that resulted in other cases.
And David applies great attention to detail and determination to all his cases. In Georgia, he handled a smaller eminent domain taking in which the original offer was $25. Knowing that the case was important to his client, David diligently worked to increase the offer to $4,000… because everyone wants to be treated fairly. 1
David was drawn to eminent domain law for many reasons. His prior work with real estate closings and real property litigation was mostly transactional in nature and left him wanting to serve people more directly. He enjoys the client positive aspects of eminent domain and how he is able to help clients navigate what often are huge life events. He is motivated to take the time to really understand his clients' needs because he enjoys trying to make property owners whole again.
Ken Sack Analytical. Respectful. Relentless. Proud of his New York roots, Ken attributes much of his determination and fight to his childhood where he learned to stand up for himself and others. Coupled with this desire to "do what's right" is what Ken claims to be his greatest strength: his empathy. He understands that the first time many people learn of the concept of eminent domain is when they are contacted by the DOT informing them that their property will be taken. They might not know their legal rights, or what to do next. Ken lets his clients know that he cares about their situation and takes his time to explain the process and alternative strategies to them.
From an early age, Ken decided that he would always try to be more prepared than his competition. Throughout his legal career, he has always been willing to go the extra mile to make sure that he was in command of the facts. He enjoys that eminent domain is somewhat of a niche field practiced by very few attorneys, and his experience with the DOT allows him to see issues from the government's perspective as well as the property owner's. Care and respect characterize his approach to all.