McFarland PLLC, a preeminent law firm in Texas dedicated to eminent domain and condemnation litigation on behalf of landowners, has been named to the 2026 Longhorn 100 list by Texas Exes, the ex-students association of The University of Texas at Austin (UT).
“Our success over the past several years is a testament to both the caliber of our attorneys and the deep expertise we are able to bring by focusing our practice to a narrow area of the law,” shared managing partner Charles McFarland. “Our exclusive focus on condemnation – and only condemnation – gives our firm the opportunity to stand out.”
The Longhorn 100 showcases and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of UT alumni by recognizing the 100 fastest-growing Longhorn businesses in the world. In addition to celebrating the success of the honorees, the Longhorn 100 is a forum where successful alumni can share knowledge with the next generation of alumni.
The firm has appeared on the Longhorn 100 list for three consecutive years, first gaining the distinction in 2024. McFarland, the firm’s founder, earned both his B.A. and J.D. from UT, as did his partner, Marie Harlan. Firm attorneys Tom Cooke and Billy Coe Dyer each received their J.D. from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law (Texas Law).
With offices in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, McFarland PLLC focuses exclusively on Texas 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.