Andrew J. Turner
Attorney
(650) 393-5322
aturner@turner-turner.com
Andy Turner's primary area of practice is in the field of eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation. He has litigated eminent domain matters throughout Northern California. Mr. Turner's practice consists primarily of defending landowners and business owners against various governmental agencies in eminent domain actions. Mr. Turner is a frequent speaker at eminent domain conferences and meetings typically attended by attorneys, appraisers and right of way professionals. Mr. Turner holds the highest lawyer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Turner was named a Super Lawyer in Eminent Domain/Condemnation for 2017 through 2024.
Presentations
Speaker, “Project Impact (Blight/Enhancement)”, Appraisal Institute Spring Litigation Conference, Oakland (May 11, 2023).
Speaker, “Addressing Project Impacts in the Appraisal Process", CLE International Eminent Domain Conference, San Francisco (October 14, 2022).
Speaker, “Eminent Domain Overview”, HalfMoon Education, Inc., California Easements, Rights of Way, and Eminent Domain Seminar, San Jose (March 4, 2020).
Speaker, “Testimony of Appraisers, Deposition and Trial”, CLE International Eminent Domain Conference, San Francisco (October 29, 2018).
Speaker, "Shovel Ready Comparables for Part Takes of Fully-Developed Property Entitlements”, CLE International Eminent Domain Conference, San Francisco (October 20, 2016).
Speaker, "Eminent Domain and the High Speed Rail", Madera County Farm Bureau, Madera (November 18, 2014).
Speaker, “The Effects of the Casasola Decision on the After Condition Goodwill Analysis-From the Business Owner’s Perspective”, CLE International Eminent Domain Conference, San Francisco (October 27, 2014).
Speaker, "Eminent Domain: The Basics Revisited", Appraisal Institute Northern California Chapter Spring Conference, Modesto, (March 10, 2014).
Speaker, "One Eminent Domain Action: Many Interesting Appraisal Issues", IRWA, Chapter 42 Meeting, San Jose, (February 5, 2014).
Speaker, "California High Speed Rail Litigation Past, Present and Future", Fresno County Bar Association /Bench, Bar and Media, Fresno (August 6, 2013).
Speaker, "Addressing Project Impacts In The Appraisal Process", IRWA Spring Conference, Chapter 42, San Jose (May 2, 2013).
Speaker, "Eminent Domain and the High Speed Rail", Madera County Farm Bureau, Madera (February 19, 2013).
Speaker, "Addressing Project Impacts In The Appraisal Process", CLE International Eminent Domain Conference, San Francisco (November 1, 2012).
Speaker, "Eminent Domain and the High Speed Rail", Madera County Farm Bureau, Madera (March 27, 2012).
Speaker, "Addressing Project Impacts In The Appraisal Process", IRWA Chapter 50, Fresno (October 2011).
Speaker, "Use of Planning Experts in Eminent Domain Litigation", Appraisal Institute Spring Litigation Conference, Woodside (May 26, 2011).
Speaker, "Use of Planning Experts in Eminent Domain Litigation", CLE International Eminent Domain Conference, San Francisco (October 29, 2010).
Speaker, "Eminent Domain and the High Speed Rail", Community Coalition on High Speed Rail, Palo Alto (October 5, 2010).
Speaker, "Eminent Domain and the High Speed Rail", San Mateo Bar Association (July 22, 2010).
Speaker, "Eminent Domain and the High Speed Rail", Community Coalition on High Speed Rail, Burlingame (July 14, 2010).
General
Former Judicial Extern to Honorable James R. Browning, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit 1989
Deputy District Attorney, County of Marin District Attorney's Office 1990-1991
MEMBERSHIPS
San Mateo County Bar Association, Member
Condemnation Attorneys Group, Member and President
International Right of Way Association, Member
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, Admitted to Practice
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, Admitted to Practice
AWARDS & HONORS
"AV" Preeminent Rating Martindale-Hubbell
Northern California Super Lawyer in Eminent Domain 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
EDUCATION
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco (J.D. 1989)
University of California at Berkeley, honor roll (B.A. 1985)