Episode 24: Eminent Domain Litigation with Jerome Pesick

Maxwell Goss interviews Jerome Pesick, a leading litigator in the areas of eminent domain and land use law. A frequent author and speaker on eminent domain topics, Jerry is a trusted authority for several print and broadcast news outlets. Jerry discusses some of the important matters he has handled, including a landmark case in which he secured for his client the largest eminent domain verdict in Michigan history. Throughout the interview, Jerry also provides useful insights on selecting a jury and on the unique challenges of litigating against government entities.

“The appraisals are complicated. It’s something that most citizens never deal with in their everyday lives. So you have to get down into the nitty gritty, explaining to them the details of how we got here, what the property means to our client, and how the valuation process works.”

-Jerome Pesick

Episode Outline

00:18 – Introduction

01:32: About Jerome Pesick

02:56 – What is eminent domain?

07:28 – Detroit v. Detroit Plaza Ltz. Partnership

17:04 – Juries and eminent domain

18:54 – Gordie Howe International Bridge

23:15 – Litigating against government entities

25:10 – Local politics and eminent domain

27:45 – Where to find Jerome Pesick online

Resources

Jerome Pesick’s Attorney Bio

About Jerome Pesick

Jerry Pesick’s practice areas include eminent domain, condemnation, land use, and property taxation. Over his more than 40-year career, he has tried and settled condemnation cases across Michigan for tens of millions of dollars. He also regularly represents clients in major tax appeal cases involving all types of business properties throughout the state. Well-known for his talents and accomplishments, Jerry has represented clients in virtually every major condemnation project in Michigan, such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge; Poletown; the Detroit Waterfront Casino and Reclamation Project; Comerica Park and Ford Field; the I-696, M-59, M-5, Northwestern Connectors; and many others.

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