Martin, Kerrick & Bell - Phoenix, AZ

Arizona's Authority on Eminent Domain and Condemnation

When the government wants your land, you need a defense team that knows the law better than they do. Martin, Kerrick & Bell, L.L.C. is a premier boutique law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing exclusively in real estate law with a laser focus on Eminent Domain and Condemnation. With a history dating back over 40 years, this firm has represented countless property owners against state agencies, municipalities, and utility companies. Led by Douglas G. Martin, a Certified Real Estate Specialist since 1987, the firm has achieved some of the largest condemnation awards in Arizona history. If you are a property owner facing the loss of your home or business to a public project, you need to find a real estate lawyer who can ensure you receive just compensation. Martin, Kerrick & Bell is the gold standard for this niche area of law.

Maximizing Your Property Value

The government's initial offer for your property is rarely fair. Martin, Kerrick & Bell utilizes a team of appraisers, engineers, and land use experts to prove the true value of your land. They have successfully handled cases involving freeway expansions, light rail construction, and power line installations. If you urgently need an attorney to stop a taking or fight for a higher payout, their track record speaks for itself.

• Eminent Domain: Protecting property owners when the government exercises its power to take private land for public use.
• Inverse Condemnation: Representing clients whose property value has been destroyed by government action without formal taking.
• Quiet Title and Partition: Resolving complex disputes over property ownership and boundary lines.

Decades of Dedicated Service

Located on East Catalina Drive in the Midtown area, the firm operates out of a professional office that reflects their stability and success. The partners have been instrumental in shaping Arizona's real estate laws, with retired partner Robert Kerrick having authored the definitive text on eminent domain in the state. They offer a free initial consultation to assess your case, and in many condemnation matters, they can work on a contingency fee basis.

Don't let the government bulldoze your rights. With Martin, Kerrick & Bell, you have a team of heavy hitters on your side. Order a lawyer who understands the intricate value of real estate and has the courtroom experience to prove it.