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Lewis Rice Rails to Trails attorneys Lindsay Brinton and Meghan Largent were featured in The Seattle Times following a significant federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) decision to convert an 11.9-mile railway in Snohomish County, Washington, into part of The Eastrail. In response to this decision, Lindsay and Meghan have contacted about 150 landowners who have the eligibility to file a claim for compensation. With a recent $17.9 million settlement for property owners in a similar case, their strong track record continues to demonstrate their commitment to securing justice for landowners.

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Lewis Rice's federal takings attorneys represent landowners throughout the United States pursuing takings claims against the federal government. One primary focus of the group is representing landowners in what is commonly referred to as rails to trails takings. Attorneys in this group litigate cases in the United States Court of Federal Claims on behalf of those whose property was taken by the federal government pursuant to the National Trails System Act, which authorizes abandoned railroad lines to be converted to public parks. The goal is to obtain compensation from the government for the taking of their land for the public recreational trail.