Mr Christopher W Kramer

About Mr Christopher W Kramer

<p>Chris Kramer is a nationally recognized <strong>eminent domain attorney</strong> with nearly 40 years of experience handling complex <strong>condemnation, right of way, property valuation, property rights, and inverse condemnation</strong> matters. He is widely regarded as a leading expert in <strong>infrastructure-related property acquisition and litigation</strong>, representing clients across both public and private sectors.</p> <p>His extensive portfolio includes projects involving <strong>freeways, highways, bridges, airports, transit systems, utilities (power, water, wastewater), flood control, public buildings, parks, easements, and operating utility condemnation</strong>. This breadth of experience makes Chris a go-to authority for <strong>large-scale infrastructure projects and land use disputes</strong>.</p> <p>Chris Kramer provides strategic counsel in <strong>eminent domain litigation</strong>, advises <strong>property owners, developers, and design teams</strong> on minimizing project impacts, and evaluates the <strong>legal and financial feasibility of mitigation strategies</strong>. He also serves as a highly respected <strong>neutral mediator in property and condemnation disputes</strong>, helping parties resolve conflicts efficiently.</p> <p>Recognized for excellence, Chris was named <strong>&ldquo;Lawyer of the Year &ndash; Eminent Domain&rdquo; by Best Lawyers</strong> in both 2023 and 2025. He served as <strong>Chair of the Standing Committee on Eminent Domain and Land Use</strong> for the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies (2020&ndash;2025) and was <strong>Co-Chair of the Arizona Condemnation Summit</strong> from 2007 to 2024.</p> <p> </p>

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Education

• Law School: U of Notre Dame

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