Recent Cases:
Over the last several years, the Howell Law Firm has handled cases against a variety of condemning authorities. These government authorities have ranged in size from small towns, to big cities, to the State of North Carolina. Settlements have been achieved in all of these cases, and clients have been pleased with the commitment of resources, the Firm’s thorough preparation and understanding of the issues as well as the final outcome.

Brunswick County vs. Jerry A. Hailer, Jr.
County’s Valuation: $1,597,000
Negotiated Settlement: $2,600,000
Increased Compensation: $1,003,000

North Carolina Department of Transportation vs. Traditional Farms, LLC
Government’s Valuation: $242,160
Negotiated Settlement: $500,000
Increased Compensation: $257,840

Progress Energy vs. Thomas F. Roberts a.k.a. Robbie Roberts et al
Negotiated Settlement: Confidential
“The Howell Law Firm gave me passionate advocacy grounded in the real world. They were patient and professional with what can be a confusingly protracted process. And they dealt with the facts of my case from all angles, pro and con, ultimately leading us to an outcome that was outstanding.” - Robbie Roberts

Progress Energy vs. John W. Wardlaw, Jr. et al
Negotiated Settlement: Confidential

Siley City vs. Robert W. Wardlaw, Jr. et al
City’s Valuation: $54,300
Negotiated Settlement: $90,000
Increased Compensation: $35,700

Town of Cary vs. Carl J. Ferrell et al
Town’s Valuation: $65,380
Negotiated Settlement: $113,000
Increased Compensation: $47,620
"We want to commend the Howell Law Firm for the outstanding and professional manner in which they handled our condemnation lawsuit against Progress Energy. Thanks to their diligent efforts, we satisfactorily settled out of court." - John Wardlaw, property owner

Town of Cary vs. Various Maynard Road Property Owners
33 Cases
Average Settlement $16,388
The average property owner’s settlement was 322% of the town’s original offer


Disclaimer
In all of the cases set forth above, the condemning authorities were represented by counsel, all issues of just compensation were challenged, and all settlements were collected. Although the results in these cases is not a prediction of future success, any landowner that seeks to achieve a favorable result in the condemnation arena, must satisfy themselves that representation by an attorney is a cost effective means of enhancing determination of “just compensation”.