“Charles McFarland has helped me with three different condemnation proceedings. We were very pleased with his professionalism and with the results he got.” –Beth Brown, MEBB Enterprises • “In real estate matters, we turn to McFarland for everything.” –Robert Lanham, Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc. • “Charles McFarland exercised excellent knowledge of condemnation law, which was extremely useful in my complicated and unique case. His counsel and patience was very much appreciated.” –Jeff Lyon, Redfish Island, Inc. • “My condemnation case involved a very unique property, which posed difficult hurdles in the Texas condemnation process. Charles McFarland helped navigate each of these frustratin hurdles with a successful outcome.” –Jeff L • “Charles McFarland exercised excellent knowledge of condemnation law, which was extremely useful in my complicated and unique case. His counsel and patience was very much appreciated.” • “Charles McFarland is the best.” – Syed B. • “Great working with the McFarland firm, especially Laura Manion. They were very knowledgeable, responsive and accessible. The outcome was amazing.” – Barbara R. • “He is a first class lawyer. I have been in the real estate business for 37 years. Charles McFarland has handled two condemnation proceedings for me and he is thoughtful, cerebral and talented.” • “Charles and the lawyers at McFarland are extremely smart and thorough. Glad to have both Charles and Laura in our corner when we need them. We have used the firm twice and were pleased both times.” • “McFarland is bold, creative and best in this space.” • “I’ve had an outstanding experience working with McFarland’s vast knowledge of condemnation proceedings.” – Frank M. • “McFarland is one of the best law firms I have ever had the pleasure to work alongside.” – Steve M. • “McFARLAND did a great job taking care of us.” – Ed M. • “Mr. McFarland has taken the time to understand what he is representing.” • “Charles McFarland does a wonderful job. He really knows condemnation law and gets great results for his clients!” • “McFarland in our estimation is the best at his specialty. No one else handles this business line for us.” • “McFarland is recognized in industry circles as the BEST at eminent domain and condemnation law. They are our attorney of choice in ANY and ALL property related matters.” • “Great expertise, and we received a great result. I would definitely hire them again” • “Excellent service and expertise. They are the leaders in this field. I have watched them educate lawyers on the other side!” •

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Combating Eminent Domain and Keeping Your Property

Stopping a Condemnation

Texas landowners facing condemnation proceedings are seldom happy to give up their property, even if they can recover a large award The power of eminent domain is great: it gives governmental entities and certain private parties acting under delegated authority broad powers in taking land for public use. In most cases, there is little a landowner can do to stop a condemnation.

This does not mean landowners are powerless in these conflicts. In fact, they are far from it, as the attorneys at McFarland PLLC well know. Our law firm stands up for the rights of landowners facing condemnation actions throughout Texas. While the power of eminent domain law is broad, landowners have rights that must be respected. Our attorneys are here to help you exercise those rights to their absolute maximum potential.

If the condemnation is not legal, we can take urgent and decisive action to stop it. An unlawful condemnation occurs when:

The party attempting to take your land has not been delegated the public power of eminent domain.
The party does not intend to use the acquired land for public use.
The party does not offer the landowner fair and just compensation for the land.

In most condemnation cases, the first two criteria are met. The best means for landowners to assert their rights, therefore, is the third point: by compelling the condemning entity to pay full and fair value for the land they are taking.

Maximizing Recovery

This is the area of eminent domain law in which our law firm routinely excels. We have a long and proven record of success helping landowners recover fair and just compensation in condemnation actions, including one of the largest jury verdicts ever obtained against the State of Texas.

McFarland PLLC employs an experience-driven approach that includes an early deep-dive analysis of the offer and communication to the client of expectations. We work with a trial-tested team of experts and consultants towards a strategic preparation of the compensation case. At all stages, we focus on our client’s net recovery. Finally, we try the cases that have to be tried. We painstakingly prepare cases to exert maximum pressure on the entities seeking to take our clients’ land. Our thorough approach to evaluating property and understanding its market value allows us to negotiate from a position of strength and, when necessary, advocate for our clients’ interests in court.

The Best Possible Position

If appropriate, we will fight to help you keep your land. If that is simply not possible, we will draw upon our extensive trial experience to help you maximize your financial recovery. To explore your options with an experienced condemnation attorney in Texas, contact our law firm online or by telephone at 713-325-9700.

Stopping a Condemnation

Maximizing Recovery

The Best Possible Position

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