What Our Clients Are Saying*

I’m very pleased with the job Chris Duerr did for me. I hired Chris back in 2019 to handle an eminent domain situation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. He had proactively reached out to me with a letter of introduction due to his awareness of land seizures occurring in my area and that is how I became aware of him and his services, as I didn’t know him before this. He was professional, yet “down to Earth” and made the procedures and options plain to me throughout the whole process. He was very responsive to any communications from me and even answered some of my concerns after normal business hours, while at the same time not being pushy or aggressive. PennDOT made me a monetary offer for the land they were going to take, and once Chris got involved, he was able to get me MORE than their offer. Chris was also instrumental in getting my mortgage company to stop dragging their feet and finally send me the partial release of lien needed for PennDOT to take ownership of the land and start their work. My mortgage company had dragged their feet for a solid year and as I was feeling the pressure from PennDOT to get this resolved, Chris offered some very needed assistance to finally get that done. His billing was fair and well documented, and he didn’t “nickel and dime” me for every little thing. My experience with Chris Duerr was a very positive one and it was great to have such a professional like him on my side throughout the whole ordeal with PennDOT and I highly recommend him for any legal work involving his field of specialty.

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a partial residential taking by PennDOT related to the Rt 309 bypass project in Montgomery County. Not every case needs to be litigated. In this case, PennDOT made an offer that after informal discussions with an appraiser was found to be very reasonable for the impacts. We negotiated an additional sum and were able to avoid additional litigation costs.

Chris was highly recommended by real estate professionals to assist us with a Commonwealth Right of Way negotiation. His experience brought the matter to a speedy and rewarding resolution. Others would fair well utilizing his services.

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a partial taking of commercial property by PennDOT along Rt 322 in Delaware County.

Really enjoyed working with Chris. Super personable and helpful. Never makes you feel like you are bothering him. He is a pro and is an expert at his area of law. Always called back and responded to questions as well as followed up on outstanding items. I would highly recommend Chris.

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a partial taking of commercial office property by PennDOT along Rt 322.  

I am writing this to recommend attorney Chris Duerr. Chris contacted me by letter about the condemnation of my commerical property on State Route 322 by PennDOT. Several attorneys had contacted me but what made Chris stand out was his previous eminent domain experience as an attorney for PennDOT and how personable and relatable he was and continues to be to me. He is easy to contact and easy to talk to. He explained the process to me as many times as I needed. Chris was able to easily guide me through the process and obtain a significant increase in what PennDOT originally offered for my property. Some of my neighbors on 322 have paid significantly more in legal fees and still do not have a resolution. Chris has been responsive to my questions and thoroughly addressed all of the complex issues that I faced from property value, moving, leases, new replacement property and litigation. I am very pleased to have selected Chris to represent me and fully recommend him to anyone facing the prospect of having their property condemned

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a total taking of commercial property being utilized as a dance studio by PennDOT along Rt 322 in Delaware County.   Obtained $250,000 in additional payment to the landowner above PennDOT’s initial offer.

Chris Duerr at Duerr Law was of great assistance in helping us with our transaction related to PennDOT acquiring some of our property related to the widening of Route 322 (Conchester Highway) in Delaware County. Mr Duerr was very responsive to our emails and phone calls and always responded within 24 hours and often within hours of our inquiry. Chris is very knowledgeable in this area and his expertise was obvious in the way he negotiated with PennDOT and secured the changes we asked for. He successfully negotiated our payment, secured the necessary information from PennDOT, and worked through the process in a very reasonable amount of time. Chris is an honest, straight forward lawyer, easy to talk to, very responsive, and holds to all his promises including fees. One of the best lawyers I have ever dealt with!

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a partial taking of commercial property operating as a veterinarians office along Rt 322.  Parking and access were impacted.

Chris was retained as co-counsel on a specific area of an Estate matter for a client relating to eminent domain of real estate. His expertise in the area was invaluable. He was very thorough, always in communication and responsive to all of the issues raised. His assistance and counsel brought the matter to a successful conclusion for the client.

Mr. Duerr provided me with representation in an eminent domain matter with PennDot which arose from the widening and highway improvements being made to Route 322.  As he stated in his solicitation letter, he is a local attorney experienced in dealing with PennDot in condemnations and matters of eminent domain.  He worked efficiently, personally researching comparables to determine the value of my property.  I was always informed of developments as he negotiated with PennDot.  I would recommend him to anyone in need of this type of legal assistance.

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a partial taking of a residential property impacted by the PennDOT Rt 322 project in Delaware County.

I recently worked with Chris when the PA Turnpike wanted a right of way at my residence. He was very professional and gave my wife and I sound advice. He eliminated quite a bit of the hassle of dealing with the Turnpike and the overall right of way issue. Ultimately, we believe we were treated fairly and respectfully by the Turnpike and we credit Chris’ work for how we were treated.

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a partial taking of residential property along the PA Turnpike in Chester County.

We hired Chris Duerr to represent us for an Eminent Domain loss of land due to a road-widening decision. His experience as a former PennDOT legal advisor, was key in negotiating a suitable settlement in an efficient, and timely manner. We highly recommend hiring him!

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a partial taking of a sensitive historic residential property in Whitemarsh Township in Montgomery County.

My property was being taken as a result of eminent domain. The initial offer from the state (PennDOT) was low. I was frustrated because I was unfamiliar with the process, and what I needed to do in order to receive a fair settlement. Fortunately, I found Christopher Duerr. He gave me expert advice, and a plan of attack. Although I was hard to reach at times because of my heavy work load and travel, Mr. Duerr was proactive and got things moving. I couldn’t be more happy with the result. After expenses, which were pleasantly fair, I ended up with approximately 110% additional. This gentleman is a true professional and is definitely the person you want going to battle for you.

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a total taking of a commercially zoned  property by PennDOT along Rt 322 in Delaware County.  Obtained a settlement more than double PennDOT’s original offer.

To Whom It May Concern,

We needed help and heard about Chris Duerr. Our property had recently been condemned by the turnpike. We were devastated and realized we required legal expertise. Chris did a fantastic job. was obvious immediately that he thoroughly knew his profession and what the next step was in order to facilitate an agreeable solution. Chris was a consummate professional. His communication was crisp, understandable and punctual. He was there at every key juncture in our ongoing difficulties. Chris naturally exuded wisdom and peace.

Because of this, he didn’t get upset by our emotional responses as we tried to keep it together. Instead, he would listen and then offer advice which we could reflect on. These kinds of characteristics built trust. The final result of this trust and Chris’ persevering work culminated in a generous sum of money being rewarded to us. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome of his work or the way he conducted himself. We recommend Chris Duerr without reservation to any and all who need legal help.

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a  substantial partial taking of residential property along the PA Turnpike North East Extension.  

Chris helped us deal with the PA Turnpikes purchase of a portion of our property. He jumped in and got the matter resolved. A job well done.

Chris Duerr’s response: This was a complicated partial taking of a commercial waste processing facility impacted by the PA Turnpike’s I-95 interchange in Bucks County.

I am the President of a local Swim Club in Maple Glen Pennsylvania. I had done some online research and determined that our property tax was out of line with other local clubs. Our board decided that we needed to apply for a tax reduction appeal. We spoke to a few different attorneys we decided to work with Chris based on his background and experience. Chris handled our appeal with the Montgomery County tax assessors. Chris handled all the paperwork, took care of all of the scheduling, attended the hearing and we won 100% of our request. I can’t say enough about Chris’s quality and our experience working with him. He was always available and very helpful throughout the entire process.

My husband and I were interested in purchasing a property for cash without a real estate agent. As it became more of a reality, we began to realize how much we did not know and sought the help of Chris in the interest of mitigating risk within the context of a risky business. It was easy to establish a comfortable rapport with Chris as he made himself personally available and maintained continuous communication via email, text and voice. Chris gathered property specific information and guided us thru an informed decision making process. His partnership facilitated the confidence we needed to move forward and close the deal. Thank you Chris!