Given that the condemnation award was "substantially in excess of the amount of the condemnor's proof," reimbursement of claimant's attorney fees incurred in establishing the inadequacy of the condemnor's offer was necessary for claimant "to achieve just and adequate compensation," and the award of $485,955 in attorney fees was reasonable (EDPL 701; see generally Hakes v State of New York,
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