Attorney Fee and Cost Reimbursement in Michigan Eminent Domain Cases

Many property owners are surprised to learn that Michigan law can require the acquiring agency to reimburse attorney fees and expert costs in eminent domain cases. In this video, Michigan eminent domain attorney Stephon B. Bagne explains how contingent fee arrangements work, when attorney fees may be reimbursed, how expert witness expenses are handled, and why many property owners are able to pursue just compensation without paying significant out-of-pocket costs.