Suing the government is hard. In fact, unlike suing anyone or anything else, suing the government is usually prevented outright by a handy little feature from the English common law called sovereign immunity. As Alexander Hamilton explained it, “[i]t is inherent in...
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High Speed Rail Clears Environmental Hurdle
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Texas Central's Dallas-to-Houston high speed rail project. A link to the released documents is here. Groups opposing the project are expected to raise numerous challenges to...
McFarland PLLC has promoted Laura Manion to partner, effective January 1, 2020
“Laura has demonstrated a strong commitment to the practice and our clients. We are excited to welcome her to the partnership,” said partner Mark Merrell said. “I am confident she will continue to make significant contributions not only to our condemnation practice...
Charles McFarland Recognized by Texas Super Lawyers in Eminent Domain for 2019
McFarland PLLC is pleased to announce that Charles McFarland has been selected to the 2019 Texas Super Lawyers List in the practice area of Eminent Domain, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in the practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Texas...
McFarland PLLC Recognized in the 2019 Edition of The Best Law Firms in America
McFarland PLLC is included in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from...
Charles McFarland Recognized by Texas Super Lawyers in Eminent Domain Practice Area
Charles McFarland was again selected to the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers List in the practice area of Eminent Domain, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Super Lawyers has selected Mr. McFarland for inclusion in the Texas Super Lawyers...
Charles McFarland Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
Charles McFarland has again been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 (25th Edition) in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Mr. McFarland has been recognized in Best Lawyers lists in the fields of Eminent...
Construction on next two segments of Grand Parkway begins this fall
The Texas Department of Transportation will begin construction this fall on the next two segments of the Grand Parkway, which is expected to be the largest highway loop in the United States by 2022. TxDOT awarded a $585 million construction contract for segments H,...
McFarland PLLC Recognized in the 2018 Edition of The Best Law Firms in America
McFarland PLLC is included in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law – Houston. Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review...