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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...

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...

“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...

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 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 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...

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 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...