The litigation environment -- Origin of eminent domain and just compensation -- Legal measurements of just compensation -- Property rights -- The larger parcel -- Highest and best use -- Land use regulations -- Cost approach to value -- Income capitalization approach to value -- Sales comparison approach to value -- Subdivision development analysis -- Construction of the public improvement -- Damages in partial taking cases -- Benefits--general and special -- Easements -- Inverse condemnation and regulatory takings -- Writing the report -- Preparation for trial -- The expert witness