Oakland Local Government Attorneys

We at Claassen Santilukka, a law partnership, have recently asserted the rights of individuals and property owners against local governments attempting to take property in eminent domain or condemnation proceedings without just compensation or levy unfair fines and special assessments for alleged ordinance violations. We have also recently asserted the rights of landowners and taxpayers under California's Propositions 13 and 218 in challenging the validity of taxes disguised as special assessments.

Serving California and the San Francisco Bay Area

Based in Oakland, California, our law firm has recently represented taxpayers and property owners illegally taxed or fined by local government entities. Led by civil litigation lawyers John Claassen and Chuanpis Santilukka, we defend the rights of taxpayers and property owners against local government abuse.

We Fight Unfair Code Enforcement Violations

We would like to believe that every local government treats its citizens in an even-handed, fair way. Unfortunately, however, local governments motivated by fee collections activities or simple incompetence can sometimes be far from even-handed. Our law firm has recently defended landowners from unfair and selective code enforcement. In doing so, we have pursued administrative appeals and we have sued local governments for writ of administrative mandate and trespass for illegal code enforcement.

Tax and Special Assessment Refund And Validity Litigation

With their current funding crisis, local governments have been increasingly inventive in ways of seeking revenue. Over recent years, they have employed a number of ways to secure more revenue, including using special assessment districts, business improvement districts and other special districts. At Claassen Santilukka, we have recently challenged the validity of taxes illegally disguised as special assessments. In doing so, we have used a strict legal analysis of cases construing Propositions 13 and 218 and have vigorously defended property owners and taxpayers from the burden of illegal taxes.

Takings and Inverse Condemnation

Our law firm has recently defended landowners threatened by the potential loss of their property from government regulation or confiscation. We have challenged the government in inverse condemnation actions.

Contact us at attorneys at Claassen Santilukka, a law partnership, for a free initial consultation to discuss whether your local taxation case and their skills are a good match. We are available evenings and weekends by appointment.