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.

Vital Infrastructure

DBusiness, October 2009

 

Standing tall Eminent Domain Lawyer casts imposing presence

Legal News, July 2009

Bloomfield Hills condemnation law firm opens Washington office

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 Washington market…”

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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

Bedford Hts. residents fear cemeteries will take homes; Eminent domain power a surprise to many Plain Dealer

(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

Condemnation ruling's impact muted in state; Poletown reversal used as example of states limiting power

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.

 

Defending Your Turf

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

1981 Precedent-Setting ''Poletown'' Eminent Domain Decision Struck Down; Participating Attorney Available to Comment.

Business Wire  2004

Concerns about bridges escalate in Grosse Ile;Township, which has no say over either, seeks control of toll span

The Detroit News December 2004

Michigan Supreme Court to Revisit 1981 Poletown Decision

Detroit Freepress, April 2004

Attorney Alan Ackerman Hails Michigan Supreme Court's Unanimous Reversal of ''Poletown'' Decision That Established Precedent for Eminent Domain Abuses Nationwide.

Business Wire August 2004

County vows to move on tech park;Wayne Co. says it has enough land to keep business project alive, despite court ruling

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.”

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Eminent in His Domain

Corporate Detroit, October 1995