From NDOT highway condemnations and Summit Carbon or Navigator CO₂ pipeline easements to NPPD or LES transmission ROW and wind and solar acquisitions — National ROW fights to maximize your Nebraska compensation. Zero upfront cost.
Nebraska eminent domain law is governed by Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 76 and the Nebraska Eminent Domain Act. Nebraska requires condemning authorities to make a written offer based on an appraisal before filing a condemnation petition. Property owners are entitled to a board of appraisers proceeding, with the right to appeal to a district court jury trial. Nebraska Revised Statute §76-726 provides for recovery of attorney fees and costs when the final award substantially exceeds the condemning authority’s offer.
Nebraska law provides for recovery of reasonable attorney fees and appraisal costs when the final condemnation award substantially exceeds the condemning authority’s written offer. This provision gives Nebraska landowners meaningful leverage to reject inadequate opening offers and demand fair compensation.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation acquires right-of-way for state highway projects, Interstate improvements, and rural highway widening throughout Nebraska. I-80 corridor projects, US-77 improvements near Lincoln, and rural state highway upgrades regularly require right-of-way from private landowners. Nebraska’s agricultural properties — including irrigated farmland, dryland corn and soybean operations, and cattle ranching — require specialized appraisal expertise to capture full agricultural value and all severance damages.
Nebraska is a major battleground for carbon capture pipeline development. Summit Carbon Solutions and Navigator CO₂ have sought easements across Nebraska farmland as part of their respective CO₂ capture pipeline networks. Nebraska landowners have raised significant concerns about eminent domain authority, safety risks, agricultural impacts, and long-term property value effects. Whether CO₂ pipeline companies have eminent domain authority in Nebraska under existing law is actively contested — consult a professional before signing or refusing any CO₂ pipeline easement offer.
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), Lincoln Electric System (LES), and other transmission providers are expanding Nebraska’s grid to support wind energy integration and meet growing power demand. Transmission line easements are permanent encumbrances restricting land use for the life of the line. National ROW negotiates transmission easements for Nebraska landowners, ensuring compensation reflects fair market value, agricultural impact, and all long-term use restrictions.
Nebraska is one of the nation’s leading wind energy states, with significant ongoing and planned development particularly in the Panhandle and central plains. Solar development is also expanding. Long-term wind and solar lease agreements bind your property for 30 to 50 years. National ROW reviews wind and solar lease offers for Nebraska landowners, negotiating improved payment rates, escalation provisions, surface protections, and decommissioning requirements.
Do not accept the first offer. Nebraska landowners who negotiate — especially with professional representation — consistently receive more. We review your situation at no cost and only get paid if we increase your compensation.
Get a Free Case ReviewNebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 76 and the Nebraska Eminent Domain Act govern condemnation proceedings. Property owners are entitled to a board of appraisers proceeding, with the right to appeal to a district court jury trial on just compensation.
Yes. Nebraska Revised Statute §76-726 provides for recovery of reasonable attorney fees and appraisal costs when the final award substantially exceeds the condemning authority’s written offer.
This is actively contested. Whether Summit Carbon, Navigator CO₂, and similar companies qualify for eminent domain authority under Nebraska law is a live legal question. Consult a professional before signing or refusing any CO₂ pipeline easement in Nebraska.
Nebraska requires payment of fair market value for property taken, plus severance damages to the remainder. For agricultural properties, this includes the impact on crop production, drainage, irrigation, and the overall productivity of the remaining land.
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Whether you have received an NDOT offer, a transmission company easement proposal, a pipeline offer, or a visit from a ROW agent — National ROW reviews your case for free and advises you on next steps. No upfront cost. No obligation.