Unfortunately, sometimes it is not possible to reach a fair agreement through simple negotiations. But just because you cannot reach an agreement does not mean you must let your property go for an unjust price. When agreements cannot be made between landowners and the government, you can proceed to a special hearing where three court-appointed commissioners will review the details of the situation and determine fair compensation for the property. Either party can object to the commissioners’ findings if it does not agree with the result. If there is an objection, the appeal of the “commissioners’ award” is handled just like a normal civil court case. If negotiations for your property are unsuccessful, a competent eminent domain lawyer can represent you at the commissioner hearing stage and throughout the court process, all the way through a jury trial, if need be.