Americans have long considered private ownership of property as one of their most sacred and fundamental rights. In fact, the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that private property can not be taken for public use without just compensation. We realize that whether you are a landowner or a governmental body, the value of property is often more than can be expressed in mere numbers. At James, Bates, Pope & Spivey, LLP we have successfully represented both condemning authorities and landowners in numerours eminent domain actions and are prepared to help you navigate through this often fast paced, high stakes, process.