McFarland PLLC is ranked Band 2 by Chambers USA, a renowned research and legal data provider that annually highlights the country’s top lawyers and law firms. This is McFarland’s first appearance in the prestigious Chambers USA Guide; the firm was previously recognized in the Chambers Spotlight Guide 2024 for Texas. In addition to the firmwide 2025 ranking, Billy Coe Dyer is ranked Band 3.
“Chambers rankings are based on extensive research and considered a high mark of excellence in the legal industry. For the firm collectively and Billy individually to be recognized is a testament to the quality representation we offer through our firm’s deep immersion in the areas of eminent domain and condemnation. We try to do one thing and do it well,” said Charles McFarland, managing partner of McFarland PLLC.
Chambers USA rankings are compiled through assessment of firms’ work and surveys of external market sources, emphasizing client feedback. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1 (highest) to 6 (lowest). Rankings are assessed on qualities including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients.
Chambers and Partners’ professional researchers conduct extensive client interviews to make their selections. As noted by one Chambers interviewee: “The team is fully capable of handling any type of complex matter and has a great understanding of our business needs and strategy.” In speaking specifically about Dyer, another interviewee shared, “Billy is a strong litigator, not only for his skills in the courtroom but for his hard and thoughtful work in preparation.”
With offices in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, McFarland PLLC focuses exclusively on eminent domain and condemnation litigation on behalf of landowners, guiding clients through the appraisal, special commissioners’ hearings, negotiation and, if necessary, litigation phases of a taking. The firm helps owners of retail, commercial, industrial, and special-use properties maximize their recoveries when the government takes private property for public use, including highway, roadway, and other public infrastructure projects.