Navigating Eminent Domain in New Jersey in 2026
Date: Dec 15, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $189.00
Non-Member Price: $235.00
Areas of Law: Environmental, Land Use, Local Government, Real Estate
Earn up to 4.5 credits! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Timothy P. Duggan, Esq.
- Stark & Stark, Hamilton
Presenters
- Michael J. Ash, Esq., CRE
- Chair, Westfield Planning Board
Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart LLC, Florham Park - Richard P. DeAngelis, Jr., Esq.
- Connell Foley LLP, Roseland
- Anthony F. DellaPelle, Esq., CRE
- McKirdy, Riskin, Olson & DellaPelle, PC, Morris Plains
- Jeffrey D. Gordon, Esq.
- Archer & Greiner, Princeton
- James Graziano, Esq.
- Archer & Greiner, Voorhees
- Scott A. Heiart, Esq.
- Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart LLC, Florham Park
- Kevin P. McManimon, Esq.
- McManimon Scotland & Baumann, LLC, Roseland
The government's ability to seize private land for public purposes is a powerful tool that requires careful navigation. Register today to hear a comprehensive review of the statutory and caselaw framework governing eminent domain practice in 2026, and a discussion on how to use that knowledge to get the best results in the matters you handle.
This esteemed panel will examine recent case decisions impacting the right to take private property, blight requirement, and evidential standards regarding just compensation. In addition, the panel will share key insights into effectively challenging eminent domain actions, including the process for filing prerogative writ challenges, and how to create the record and expand after filing. Register today to ensure you're up to date on the latest information needed to effectively represent your clients facing eminent domain takings.
Topics include:
- The statutory and caselaw framework governing eminent domain in New Jersey
- Recent case decisions on the right to take private property and blight requirement
- How to effectively represent clients facing eminent domain actions
- Strategies for navigating prerogative writ challenges
- The latest on evidential standards for just compensation
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