When the state wants to lay claim to your real property for a large project, like high-speed railways or road expansions, you face condemnation....
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Eminent Domain
Valuing Property in Development
Over the last 20 years, I have presented many times at the Eminent Domain SuperConference in Austin, Texas at the invitation of my colleagues at...
How fast will high-speed rail spread?
There are currently projects to build high-speed rail lines in Texas. These are going to create all sorts of new opportunities for travel, and they...
TXDOT is Coming for a Road Near You, Now What? From Project Initiation to Offer
TXDOT maintains 79,000 miles of roads, more than any other state in the country. According to the 2020 United States Census, Texas added the most...
Is “just compensation” really enough?
Eminent domain laws allow the government to procure land that they need for certain projects. For instance, if a freeway is being expanded, they may...
McFarland PLLC Ranked in the 2022 Edition of “Best Law Firms” for Eminent Domain Law
The publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have included McFarland PLLC as a “Tier 1” firm in the 2022 “Best Law...
Mark Merrell Speaks On Eminent Domain Law
Last week, partner Mark Merrell presented at HalfMoon Education Inc.'s “Texas Easements, Rights-of-Way, and Eminent Domain” conference. The all-day,...
Will the Texas Central High-Speed Train affect your property?
High-speed railway projects are increasingly popular around the world. In many other countries, high-speed rail projects have already helped rural...
Marie Harlan Recognized As “Ones To Watch” In Eminent Domain And Condemnation Law
"McFarland PLLC condemnation attorney Marie Harlan has again received a 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for her work in Eminent...
When condemnation affects churches or other nonprofits
A new church or congregation often starts because the previous faith community breaks into several groups or a new minister starts to develop a...

