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Bob Hoban of Frank and Finger PC: an expert property rights attorney in Colorado. He specializes in the areas of land use, eminent domain, public policy, real estate, governmental relations, and real estate litigation. He represents private parties, landowners, business owners, developers, tenants, and other entities in all aspects of land use proceedings. In addition, he has worked closely with numerous governmental officials in drafting legislation and providing related legal and policy advice. Read more here.


Michael R. McCormick entered private practice after spending three and a half years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Colorado Attorney General’s Office representing the Colorado Department of Transportation. Michael’s practice is in real estate and eminent domain litigation. Michael also handles cases relating to contracts, leases, real estate title, boundary and access disputes, and general business matters. Read more…




Pacific Legal Foundation, a California-based public interest law firm, provides a wealth of information relating to the protection of property rights. “PLF is America’s trusted champion of constitutional rights, fighting and winning decisive actions in the courts of law and the court of public opinion”. To see PLF’s blog, visit here. Contact Timothy Sandefur at 916-419-7111 or email him at tms@pacificlegal.org. Read Tim’s bio here.

Who We Are

The Independence Institute's Property Rights Project was established in 2005 to serve as a community resource on land use issues—including but not limited to—eminent domain abuse, zoning regulations, and historical designations. (Read More)

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