Agricultural Drainage

The proper drainage of farmland is important for improving and maintaining productivity. Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke has broad experience in the area of drainage law, and is able to provide sound advice with respect to formation of outlet, mutual and user districts, as well as sub-districts. The firm has represented drainage and levee districts in seven Illinois counties, and has a working knowledge of all aspects of the Illinois Drainage Code. We provide guidance as to private drainage agreements, mutual drainage systems, assist in resolving tiling and drainage disputes and litigation, and counsel as to surface and sub-surface drainage and water rights issues.