A federal taking isn't the end of your story

The government claimed your property? You have options. We pioneered taking litigation before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims – see how we can help.

A Takings Law Primer

When landowners, businesses, developers, water districts, agricultural water users, lease holders and others come face to face with a regulatory taking or inverse condemnation, it’s not always clear what their rights are vis-a-vis the government. Marzulla Law explains your options and your constitutional rights in our Takings Law Primer. Or learn more with our Federal Takings video below …

Court of Federal Claims Litigation

Marzulla Law, LLC has decades of experience handling cases before the Court of Federal Claims, a U.S. federal court with national jurisdiction that hears claims for damages arising from governmental actions in violation of the U.S. Constitution, federal statutes, federal regulations, or a government contract.

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Takings

Our takings legal team represents landowners, business interests, developers, water users, and more.

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Contract Claims

We have an extensive history handling contract claims in the Court of Federal Claims.

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Property Rights

It is your Constitutional right to seek redress if you are the victim of a government taking. 

CFC Local Counsel

For decades, we have served as local counsel in the Court of Federal Claims on legal teams.

What They Say About Marzulla Law

Kenneth J. Annis

Nancie and Roger Marzulla of Marzulla Law have impeccable reputations in the legal community and stand out among INBLF lawyers.

Kenneth J. Annis

General Counsel – Testimonial

It is a pleasure to work with Roger and Nancie Marzulla, of Marzulla Law. They have demonstrated the highest degree of competence and professionalism in their representation of our common client in its claim against the Federal Government. I look forward to their advocacy and guidance in the upcoming trial for damages.

General Counsel, Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District

Robert Comer

We are fortunate both to have a U.S. Constitution that protects our private property rights and to have Nancie and Roger Marzulla to enforce those protections when the Government seeks to diminish those property rights.

Robert Comer

Deborah Meehan – Testimonial

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Marzulla Law. I found Nancie and Roger, and for that matter all of the staff, to be very focused, knowledgeable, and, most important to me, always operating with a high degree of integrity while never taking their ‘eye off the ball.’ As a result I felt that I and the other experts were given the latitude to do their best work.

Deborah Meehan, Meehan Advisory Group

Michael W. Massey, MAI

I have over 40 years of experience testifying as an expert witness dealing with real estate matters in courts from coast to coast. I would rate Roger and Nancie Marzulla of Marzulla Law without question the best in the business. They and their staffs preparation and presentation was precise, concise and of the highest quality and integrity. It was a pleasure to be on their team.

Michael W. Massey, MAI

John McPherson – Testimonial

I had no idea of what to expect and I was very impressed with the hearing, with the Judge, and with Nancie and Rogers conduct in the courtroom.

John McPherson

Tom Rodgers – Testimonial

Working with Nancie and Roger has been a true joy. They have built a record of trust, compassion and ethics with me and to Indian Country and for that I will eternally be grateful.

Tom Rodgers, Carlyle Consulting

James F. Goodhart

I am extremely grateful for assistance that Nancie, Roger, and all at Marzulla Law provided to help our case before the Supreme Court and then on remand before the Federal Circuit. The moot to prepare for oral argument was rigorous and was the best practical preparation for what actually followed.

James F. Goodhart, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

Roberto E. Berrios

It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with Nancie, Roger and the Marzulla Team during the last year. Their true and tried expertise in the takings field and in depth knowledge of the United States Court of Federal Claims has proven to be an invaluable asset in asserting and defending the clients interests against a formidable opponent.

Roberto E. Berrios

Rick Rodger

We are happy to count Nancie and Roger Marzulla among the wonderful colleagues we have met through the INBLF. They exemplify the high standards of professionalism and excellence of INBLF lawyers.

Rick Rodger, Executive Director, Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc.

Michael Fish – Testimonial

I have really enjoyed working with the Marzullas on several appellate briefs arising out of cases in the Court of Claims; although there has not been a lot for me to add to their drafts. I have told them more than once that if all trial counsel wrote appellate briefs like they do, I would be out of business!

Michael Fish, Certified Appellate Specialist, Niddrie, Fish & Addams LLP

Dr. Rod Smith

Roger and Nancie are extremely bright and imaginative lawyers. They challenge all issues from every direction. An intellectual feast!

Dr. Rod Smith, Water Valuation Expert

Jennifer Spaletta – Testimonial

I have had a privilege of working with Roger and Nancie and their excellent staff for almost ten years. It is such a pleasure to work with true experts in the field of takings and government contracts. Their knowledge of the Court of Federal Claims and Federal Circuit was invaluable to my client.

Jennifer Spaletta, Spaletta Law PC

David K. Langford

I appreciate all the good work done by the good folks at Marzulla Law in the field of environmental law and property rights litigation.

David K. Langford

Robert Hazel – Testimonial

I thoroughly enjoyed working with the Marzulla team and watching them in action.

Robert Hazel

Dr. Edward Aguado

Nancie and Roger head a firm staffed by consummate professionals. I have worked with numerous law teams, but the Marzullas stand in the top in terms of working with experts to enhance the quality of their testimony.

Dr. Edward Aguado

Jim Koehler

I hope you are successful with this case and that you achieve justice and compensation for the dealers who lost so much in this fiasco. The story has never really been told with the chilling details of the events that unfolded with the bankruptcy of Chrysler. Everyone would be very surprised by the manner in which this was handled. Hardly a day goes by with me trying to understand the presidents comment about an equality of sacrifice. Thank you for you and your associates efforts to make this right.

Jim Koehler, President, Scotia Motors, Inc.

Timothy J. Durbin, P.E.

Personally and professionally, working with the Marzulla firm was a pleasure. My work was made easy because the technical questions I was asked to address were stated clearly due to their detailed understanding of the technical issues.

Timothy J. Durbin, P.E.

About Marzulla Law, LLC

After years of significant experience at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., large national law firms, and non-profit, public interest litigation, in 1997, Roger Marzulla and Nancie Marzulla founded Marzulla Law LLC.  Their goal was to offer the highest quality litigation services to individuals, combined with personalized service only a small firm can provide.  Today Marzulla Law operates to accomplish this mission–representing an array of landowners and business entities in takings litigation, contract claims in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and breach of trust litigation. Given their broad backgrounds in environmental law, the Marzullas also represent clients in environmental challenges brought in federal district court for such issues as NEPA, wetlands, and the Endangered Species Act.

As a boutique firm, Marzulla Law provides clients with personal attention, bringing to bear decades of experience to provide clients with the highest quality legal representation available in firms of any size. The Marzullas are frequent speakers and commentators on legal issues including takings, Court of Federal Claims litigation, and environmental litigation. Marzulla Law attorneys are also often brought in or consulted by other lawyers for their extensive expertise and litigation support in Court of Federal Claims cases.

Marzulla Law is proud to have been repeatedly recognized by Best Lawyers as a top tier firm in environmental litigation and listed in Super Lawyers.

Environmental

From environmental enforcement and litigation to complex regulatory matters, Marzulla Law has represented individuals, small businesses, corporations, and governmental bodies. We are experienced in litigating environmental issues in the Federal District Court and the Federal Court of Appeals and have handled cases involving every major federal environmental statute.

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Environmental Regulatory

Clean Air Act Litigation

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NEPA Strategy and Litigation

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Environmental Enforcement

Why Choose Marzulla Law?

We’re devoted to accomplishing your legal objectives. As a boutique law firm, when you hire us, you can be confident that we will work directly for you in achieving your litigation objectives. We also work in close partnership with referring law firms, general counsels, and local counsel to handle large, complex litigation.

Practice Areas

Marzulla Law has decades of experience litigating in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, federal district courts, and federal courts of appeal, including the Federal Circuit and D.C. Circuit.

Environmental Litigation

The Boutique Firm Experience​

When you choose a boutique law firm like Marzulla Law, you can be confident that we’ll put our clients first. We strive to deliver the highest quality legal services to any client we represent. When you work with us, our first priority is to listen to you, understand your objectives, and to understand your desired outcome.

Leadership and Commitment

Nancie and Roger Marzulla have been recognized by their peers in Best Lawyers® for environmental litigation and were named in the Washington Post list of Top Attorneys in Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our decades of experience, our commitment to our clients, and our experience in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims are just a few reasons most of our cases come from referrals. Learn more about Marzulla Law »

Contact Us

At Marzulla Law, LLC, we provide our clients with an exceptional level of service and believe a collaborative, attorney-client relationship is essential to success. Please call us at 202-822-6760 or complete the form on the Contact Us page to arrange a consultation.

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