Paul B. Terpak

Paul B. Terpak: Premier Eminent Domain Lawyer in Virginia

Mr. Paul B. Terpak is one of the premier eminent domain lawyers in Northern Virginia, known for his expertise and success in handling complex condemnation cases. As editor of Eminent Domain Law in Virginia (2017), he has earned recognition as a distinguished attorney within the field.

Practice Areas

• Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
• Commercial Real Estate Litigation

Mr. Terpak has extensive experience in eminent domain cases, handling over 40 trials before juries and commissioners across Northern Virginia jurisdictions. His mentor Hugo Blankingship has worked with him on many of these high-profile cases, resulting in numerous multi-million dollar verdicts.

Education & Credentials

• Firms: Blankingship & Keith PC
• Affiliations: Professionalism Committee of the Virginia State Bar, selected to lecture on effective speech delivery
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007

Mr. Terpak has handled a wide array of eminent domain cases, including those related to the construction of major infrastructure projects such as the Hot Lanes project on the Beltway, the new Metro line to Dulles Airport, and the Route 66 expansion.

He also specializes in power line, billboard sign, and homeowner association condemnation matters. Despite his focus on large-scale cases, Mr. Terpak maintains a broad practice that includes handling homeowners' and small business condemnations with equal skill.

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Washington D.C., 2024
• Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Washington D.C., 2022
• Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Washington D.C., 2018
• Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemination Law, Washington, DC, 2016
• Lawyer of the Year: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Washington, DC, 2012

One notable case involved a victory at the Virginia Supreme Court for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority regarding control of telecommunications rights on the W&O D bike trail.

Languages

• English

Mr. Terpak was educated at the University of Virginia and holds bar admissions from his state and country, allowing him to represent clients across a broad legal spectrum.

His commitment to excellence is reflected in his active involvement with professional organizations such as the Professionalism Committee of the Virginia State Bar, where he has been recognized for his contributions. Mr. Terpak continues to be an influential voice in eminent domain law and litigation, serving both large corporations and individual clients alike.