Jennifer Wood Dienhart
Partner
2050 Main Street
Suite 600
Irvine, CA 92614
Jennifer Wood Dienhart's practice focuses on eminent domain, inverse condemnation and other complex business disputes. Ms. Dienhart has represented clients in disputes concerning condemnation of real property, inverse condemnation, breach of lease agreements, breach of purchase and sale agreements, and adjustment of rental rates, among others. Her eminent domain experience includes cases concerning total and partial takings, loss of business goodwill, and severance damages. She has advised clients regarding pre-condemnation activity and relocation benefits.
Ms. Dienhart recently spoke at the Mixed-Use Development Conference sponsored by CLE regarding the current state of the law regarding Eminent Domain and Redevelopment. She has also co-authored articles regarding the United States Supreme Court eminent domain decision in Kelo v. City of New London and appropriate dates of value.
Recent Work / Representative Matters
Universal Field Services, Inc. v. City of Lynwood - Represented Universal Field Services, Inc. in a dispute alleging breach of warranty and fraud against the City of Lynwood concerning payment for work completed for the City's Ham Park Replacement Project.
Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Assisting the District with the condemnation of property required for new flood control projects.
People of the State of California by and through the Department of Transportation v. Bayport Imperial Promenade, et al. - Represented business owners facing condemnation of a portion of their leased land and loss of business goodwill.
City of Palmdale v. McDonald's Corporation, et al. - Represented McDonald's Corporation in a condemnation action where the City acquired a portion of their leased land.
Memberships
Orange County Bar Association, Mentoring Committee
Association of Business Trial Lawyers
Orange County Federalist Society Lawyers' Chapter, Executive Board member
International Right of Way Association, Chapter 67, Board Member