By Anthony I. Shin, Esq. | Civil Litigation & Real Estate Disputes | Shin Law Office
Government Property Damage Lawyer Loudoun VA | Inverse Condemnation Attorney
When the government damages your property, they don’t always admit it.
Roads get widened.
Drainage gets rerouted.
New construction shows up on your doorstep.
And suddenly, your land floods, your foundation shifts, or your property value crashes.
If that sounds familiar, you may have a case for inverse condemnation—and I can help.
I’m Anthony I. Shin, a civil litigation attorney based in Loudoun County, Virginia.
I represent homeowners, farmers, commercial landowners, and businesses when public projects cause private losses.
What Is Inverse Condemnation?
Inverse condemnation occurs when a government agency damages or devalues your property without formally taking it.
They didn’t offer you compensation.
They didn’t file a condemnation order.
But their actions—intentional or not—cost you money, property use, or long-term value.
Inverse condemnation cases often involve:
- Flooding from altered drainage or stormwater projects
- Noise, vibration, or structural damage from nearby construction
- Utility easements cutting across private property
- Public access roads harming business access
- Erosion, soil instability, or foundation shifting
- Property access blocked or restricted
- Sewage backups or waterline failures
- Environmental contamination or runoff
If your property was impacted by a public works project, transportation expansion, or utility upgrade, don’t assume you have no legal recourse. You do.
How We Prove Inverse Condemnation in Loudoun County
These cases are complex—but they’re winnable. My job is to build a clear case showing:
- A government entity took action (construction, rerouting, maintenance failure)
- That action directly damaged or devalued your property
- You received no formal compensation or legal process
I work with appraisers, engineers, and property experts to document the impact and prove causation. Then, I bring claims in Loudoun County court—or demand settlement before trial.
Why the Government Won’t Make It Easy
Agencies have legal teams. They may deny fault. They may argue that your property was already vulnerable. They may claim they had no choice but to act.
That’s why you need someone on your side who knows how to hold public entities accountable—without letting your claim get buried in red tape.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If we prove inverse condemnation, you may be entitled to:
- Fair market compensation for your loss
- Repairs to physical damage
- Loss of property value
- Loss of use or access
- Attorney’s fees and court costs (in some cases)
Don’t let government negligence become your financial burden. We fight for full and fair recovery.
Serving Property Owners Across Loudoun County
We’ve represented property owners in:
- Leesburg
- Ashburn
- South Riding
- Lovettsville
- Middleburg
- Purcellville
- Aldie
- Hamilton
Whether it’s VDOT, a county public works department, or a local development authority, we know how to navigate the Loudoun legal system—and how to stand up to government overreach.
“Just because it’s the government doesn’t mean they’re off the hook. When they damage your property, I’ll make sure they answer for it.”
— Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Let’s Talk Before the Damage Gets Worse
If your property was impacted by government construction, flooding, or development, don’t wait.
You only have a limited time to bring a claim, and the longer you wait, the harder it can be to prove.
Contact Shin Law Office today to review your case and protect your property.
Call Shin Law Office at 571-445-6565 or book online today!
— Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Principal Attorney | Shin Law Office
