Costs in most condemnation cases include one or more real estate value experts (appraisers and other persons with specialized knowledge of the value of your property). Sometimes other expenses for depositions may include deposition costs, preparation of exhibits for trial and other similar expenses. Some of these costs may be recoverable from the condemning agency if you recover at trial more than the agency offered. Our firm will not hire experts nor take depositions until we have explained to you why we think these are needed and obtain your approval.