Stolen: The Eminent Domain Podcast

Stolen: The Eminent Domain Podcast

Stolen: The Eminent Domain Podcast is hosted by Attorney Chad Brown, founder of Chad Brown Law. Each episode explores real cases and expert insights around eminent domain, land condemnation, and property rights — helping landowners protect their property and understand their legal options.

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December 26, 2025 23 mins

Episode Summary: In this episode of Stolen, Attorney Chad Brown and Attorney Caleb Wheeler explain the importance of property valuation in eminent domain and condemnation cases. They discuss how “just compensation” is determined, the difference between full and partial takings, and the methods appraisers use to calculate fair market value. This episode helps property owners understand how valuation affects the amount they’re paid w...

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In this episode of Stolen, Attorney Chad Brown and guest attorney Caleb Wheeler break down what inverse condemnation means for property owners. They explain how property can lose value due to government actions—like flooding, blocked access, or zoning changes—even when it’s never officially “taken.” This episode helps property owners understand when they can take legal action to recover damages and why timing is cr...

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In this episode of Stolen, Attorney Chad Brown breaks down the most common easement problems that property owners face in eminent domain cases. From temporary construction to permanent utility and drainage easements, he explains how each affects your property rights and value—and why understanding them is key to getting full compensation.

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01:00 –  Overview of the episode’s focus on common easement i...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Stolen, Attorney Chad Brown explains the complex world of easements and how they impact property owners, especially in eminent domain cases. Many property owners don’t know their rights or what is being taken from them, which can lead to losing more than they should. Chad breaks down different types of easements, how they are created, and why understanding them is crucial for ensuring fair compen...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Stolen, Attorney Chad Brown and his guest discuss one of the most critical elements in any eminent domain case — the appraisal. They explain how appraisals determine fair compensation for property owners, the qualifications required to become an appraiser, and why understanding the appraisal process can make or break your case. The conversation also dives into how appraisers assess property value...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Stolen, Attorney Chad Brown breaks down the pre-litigation phase of eminent domain, explaining how property owners can protect their rights before legal action begins. Learn how government projects start, the role of right of way agents, the importance of appraisals, and why early engagement is critical to ensuring fair compensation.

 

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01:10 – Pre-litigation vs. li...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Stolen, Attorney Chad Brown breaks down eminent domain and land condemnation, providing a clear overview of what property owners need to know. From the historical roots of eminent domain in Rome and England to the modern U.S. legal framework, Chad explains how public use and just compensation are determined, and why property owners often need professional guidance to ensure fair treatment when th...

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In this first episode of Stolen: The Eminent Domain Podcast, Attorney Chad Brown introduces the mission behind the show — protecting property owners from unfair government land takings. He’s joined by Attorney Caleb Wheeler, head of the Eminent Domain Division at Chad Brown Law, who explains how the process works, what rights landowners have, and why legal representation is key. Together, they share how property ow...

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