Articles
Calculation of Damages in Temporary Takings- by Alan T. Ackerman & Darius W. Dynkowski
Respect Owners' Rights on Michigan WaterRules - Detroit News, Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - by Alan T. Ackerman
Just and Unjust Compensation: The future of the Navigational Servitude in Condemnation Cases - by Alan T. Ackerman and Noah Eliezer Yanich
Just Compensation and the Framers' Intent: A Constitutional Approach to Road Construction Damages in Partial Taking Cases - University of Detroit Mercy Law Review, Winter 2000 - by Alan T. Ackerman and Noah Eliezer Yanich
Principles of Compensation in Eminent Domain - Michigan Bar Journal, December 1994, Volume 73, No. 12 - by Alan T. Ackerman
Principles of Compensation- As seen in the October 2009 issue of Parking Magazine
Fair Market Value in a Down Market- ABA Condemnation, Zoning and Land Use, 2009 Annual Review- by Alan T. Ackerman
Highest and Best Use and Partial Takings Issues- As seen in the December 2009 issue of Parking Magazine
In the News
Downsizing city could raise Detroit from ruins
Detroit News February 2010
Best Lawyer
Alan Ackerman was featured in the November 30th, 2009 issue of Crain’s Detroit Business in an article profiling 20 of the attorneys selected as Best Lawyers.
“It often helps to be passionate all the time, for whatever results makes the landowner whole.”
To read this article in it’s entirety, visit the Crain's Website.
Standing tall Eminent Domain Lawyer casts imposing presence
Bloomfield Hills condemnation law firm opens
An article announcing the opening of the Washington D.C. Ackerman Ackerman & Dynkowski office was featured in Crain’s Detroit Business in late June 2009. “Managing partner Alan Ackerman said today that the firm leased an office suite earlier this month in response to sustained customer demand in the
MBS Pays $1.23 Million in Land Settlement
Midland Daily News May 2009
Maryland Passes Bill to Purchase Preakness Horserace
Bloomberg News April 2009
After suit, Road Commission owns gas station
The Detroit News (Michigan) September 2008
2004 ruling prevents another 'Poletown'
In May 2008, Alan was quoted in a Crain’s Detroit Business exploring the 2004 legislative change that prevented another “Poletown” incident.
“Ackerman’s firm, which specializes in representing landowners in eminent domain cases, represented about half of the business owners during the Poletown development controversy.”
To read this article in it’s entirety, visit the Crain’s Web site.
Metro Airport expansion plan doesn’t fly with Neighbors - The Michigan Messenger, March 2008
What do you do in the face of eminent domain?
Monroe Evening News, The (MI), Published: September 22, 2007
(Cleveland) April 2006
Detroit Residents Forced off Land for Stadium
Fox News Network February 2006
Land Seizure Reforms on Owens Desk
Denver Post, May 2006
Alan Ackerman weighed in on the 2004 reversal of Poletown in a Crain’s Detroit Business article that was featured in June 2005.
“Eminent-domain attorney Alan Ackerman, of Troy-based Ackerman & Ackerman, P.C., applauds the ruling…”
To read this article in it’s entirety, visit the Crain’s Web site.
Business Week, Spring 2005
Sparking a Land Mine of Debate
Hour Detroit, March 2005
Defending Your Turf; How to respond to a government land grab
Business Week, March 2005
Lawyer of the Year - Alan Ackerman
Michigan Lawyers Weekly- 2004
Business Wire 2004
The Detroit News December 2004
Michigan Supreme Court to Revisit 1981 Poletown Decision
Detroit Freepress, April 2004
Business Wire August 2004
The Detroit News August 2004
$200 million is key to riverfront plan
In December 2002, Crain’s Detroit Business called on Alan Ackerman for his insight on the riverfront development plan.
“He said the east riverfront was ‘ready to take off six years ago, and the casinos cost that momentum.”’
To read this article in it’s entirety, visit the Crain’s Web site.
Bumpy runway for Bensenville owners; May face fight for best home deals
In the January 7th, 2002 issue of Crain’s Chicago Business, Alan Ackerman gave his stance on the proposed expansion of O’Hare International Airport.
“It’s a tough process,” says Alan Ackerman, an attorney with Detroit-based law firm Ackerman & Ackerman who has represented property owners affected by airport expansions.”
To read this article in it’s entirety, visit the Crain’s Web site.
Corporate Detroit, October 1995