Robert Pearman, Robinson & Pearman: Attorney & Arbitrator

eminent domain

I assisted The Irvine Company in defending condemnation matters (and in one case filing an inverse condemnation complaint) against the City of Irvine, and the Department of Transportation for the State of California -- the latter involving valuations of between $15-$25 million.� I have represented private property owners in condemnation efforts conducted by the County of Los Angeles.� Difficult issues of good will, leasehold value, substantial impairment of access, etc., have arisen in these representations.

The Firm defended the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in two inverse condemnation actions related to the Blue Line at grade light rail project, and related roadway overpass structures.� The takings claims include easements of access and view and impairment of traffic access and circulation.� Business damages and goodwill losses are also claimed.

In one such case I obtained a complete and total victory even before putting on our case-in-chief.� Mr. Pearman was the trial attorney. The claims related to the Rosecrans Avenue Overpass and alleged taking of the easements of reasonable access and view.� Based on the discovery product I had already obtained and our cross-examination of Plaintiff, the judge found that even under the most favorable interpretation of applicable law, the facts did not constitute a taking.� The judgment entered on behalf of my clients was affirmed on appeal.

Case Studies

l.a. county mta

I successfully defended the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in two inverse condemnation actions related to the Blue Line at grade light rail project.