“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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Experienced Condemnation Attorneys In Dallas, Texas

North Texas continues to grow, bringing new commercial, residential, transportation, and infrastructure projects across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. For property owners, this growth can mean new roads, transit lines, toll projects, airport improvements, and other projects that affect their land.

If you need a Dallas condemnation attorney, McFarland PLLC brings more than 30 years of combined experience to condemnation matters. We help property owners understand how a proposed taking may affect their property, business, access, and future plans. As a Dallas County eminent domain law firm, we also help local owners respond when a public project threatens their property or reduces the value of the land they keep.

The Condemnation Process In Dallas County Courts

Condemnation cases in Dallas County follow specific local court procedures. In Texas, condemnation petitions may be filed in either the County Courts at Law or the District Courts because both have concurrent jurisdiction over eminent domain proceedings. County Court at Law No. 5, for example, maintains a special commissioners process. The court lists the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building at 600 Commerce Street in downtown Dallas as its location.

If the property owner and the condemning authority cannot agree on fair compensation, the authority may file a condemnation case. The court then appoints three disinterested property owners as special commissioners. These commissioners review evidence, hear testimony, and may inspect the property. They then decide how much compensation the property owner should receive.

Current court materials state that the judge generally appoints the commissioners within 30 calendar days after the petition is filed. The commissioners then set a date for the hearing. The assigned court and commissioners determine when and where the hearing takes place.

The government’s first offer may not reflect the property’s full value. It may also fail to account for the project’s effect on the property that remains. Understanding these potential impacts is especially important when dealing with major condemning authorities in the Dallas area. These generally include the city of Dallas, TxDOT’s Dallas District, DART, and NTTA. Each project can raise different concerns, including property value, access, future development, and changes to the remaining property.

Geographic Areas We Serve From Our Office In Dallas

Our Dallas office serves property owners across North Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The region includes many types of property, from office buildings and corporate campuses to farms, ranches, retail centers, and industrial sites.

Dallas County: Dallas, Irving, Garland, Mesquite, and Richardson have office buildings, retail centers, industrial sites, apartments, and other properties.
Collin County: Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and Prosper have corporate campuses, homes, retail centers, and growing business areas.
Denton County: Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, and Little Elm include homes, stores, industrial sites, and ranches along major roads.
Tarrant County: Fort Worth, Arlington, Grapevine, Southlake, and Mansfield have office buildings, industrial sites, retail areas, homes, and airport-related properties.
Rockwall County: Rockwall, Heath, and Fate include retail centers, homes, commercial sites, and undeveloped land.
Kaufman County: Kaufman, Forney, Terrell, and nearby communities include farms, growing residential areas, industrial sites, and land along expanding roads.
Ellis County: Waxahachie, Midlothian, Red Oak, and Ennis include farms, industrial sites, retail centers, and growing residential areas.
Johnson County: Cleburne, Burleson, and Joshua include ranches, farms, homes, and commercial properties.
Parker County: Weatherford, Aledo, and Hudson Oaks include ranches, residential communities, retail centers, and growing business areas.
Hunt County: Greenville, Caddo Mills, and Commerce include farms, growing residential areas, commercial properties, and industrial sites.

North Texas has many types of property and development. A partial taking can affect each property in different ways. A downtown office, a Frisco retail center, and a Kaufman County farm may face very different issues. Our attorneys travel throughout North Texas. We also offer virtual consultations for property owners who cannot easily visit our office.

Dallas Property Types We Protect

We represent property owners facing condemnation across North Texas. Our clients own commercial, residential, industrial, and special-use properties.
Downtown office towers and corporate headquarters: A taking can reduce parking, limit access or affect future development plans.

Knox-Henderson and Bishop Arts retail: A taking can reduce visibility, parking or access and may affect customer traffic.
Dallas Fort Worth Airport and I-35E industrial properties: A taking can affect truck routes, loading areas and site access. If you need industrial property condemnation representation, we can help assess how the project may affect the property.
North Dallas corporate campuses: A taking may reduce available land, change access or limit future development.
Area schools and churches: A taking can reduce parking, limit access or change how the property can be used.
Uptown and Deep Ellum mixed-use developments: A taking can affect homes, stores, offices, parking or entertainment areas on the same property. If you require commercial property condemnation representation, we can help assess the project’s effect on the property as a whole.
Frisco, McKinney, and Plano residential development: Road and utility projects can change access, reduce usable land or affect future development plans. These concerns can be especially important for large residential and multifamily properties. If you need condemnation representation, we can help owners evaluate the proposed taking.
Dallas-Fort Worth special-use properties: Schools, churches and other unique properties may require a property-specific review.

Regardless of property type, owners can contact our office to discuss a proposed taking and its potential effects.

Why Dallas Property Owners Choose McFarland PLLC

McFarland PLLC brings local knowledge to condemnation cases. Our attorneys understand Dallas County courts and the local Special Commissioners process. We know how property values can differ across Uptown, North Dallas, Frisco, and other growth areas.

We also work with local appraisers, engineers, and land experts who understand the regional market. Our experience includes projects involving TxDOT’s Dallas District, DART, NTTA and the City of Dallas.

Dallas-Specific Condemnation Considerations

Condemnation projects can affect properties in different ways. The location, type of project, and property’s current and future use are all factors that can help owners understand how a proposed taking may affect their property.

Rapid Growth Can Change Property Values

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to grow at a fast pace. New homes, offices, stores, roads, and public projects are changing many areas. Frisco, Legacy West, Plano, and the North Dallas Tollway corridor have seen major growth. This growth can raise land values and create new development opportunities. A partial taking can affect more than the land taken. It can also reduce parking, access, visibility, or future development options. Property owners should consider these effects when reviewing an offer.

Highway And Toll Road Projects Can Disrupt Properties

Major projects along I-635, the LBJ Freeway, the President George Bush Turnpike, and the Dallas North Tollway can affect nearby properties in several ways. A taking may remove part of a site or change how people reach a business. It may reduce frontage, parking, or visibility.
Construction can also affect customers and daily business operations. Owners should look at both the land taken and the effect on the property that remains.

DART Projects Can Change Commercial Corridors

DART rail projects can affect commercial properties in ways that differ from highway projects. Transit work can change parking, traffic, pedestrian access, and nearby development. These changes matter in areas such as Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, and Oak Cliff. A small taking can also affect how a larger property works. Property owners should consider both current business needs and future development plans.

Airport And Trinity River Projects Create Local Issues

Dallas Fort Worth Airport and nearby infrastructure projects can affect properties in Irving, Grapevine, Coppell, and other nearby areas. Owners may face changes to traffic, access, noise, or future land use. Trinity River Corridor projects can create different concerns. Flood control, trails, parks, and redevelopment can change how nearby land is used. Owners should review how these projects affect both the property taken and the land left behind.

Fast Development Makes Valuation More Complex

Property values can vary across North Texas, even within the same area. A site near Legacy West, Frisco, or the North Dallas Tollway may have strong future development potential. Simple land comparisons may not show the full value of that potential. Zoning, access, visibility, nearby projects, and planned growth can all matter. Property owners facing condemnation should consider these factors when reviewing the value of their property.

Visiting Our Office In Dallas

Our office is at , near major routes serving the metroplex. You can reach the office from the Dallas North Tollway, US 75, and I-635. We are open from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parking and validation policies can change, so clients should confirm current instructions when scheduling an appointment. We meet with clients during regular business hours. You can meet with us in person, schedule a virtual consultation, or ask us to visit a property elsewhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Call us at 713-325-9700 or send us an email to schedule a meeting with our team.

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Dallas, TX 75225
972-845-5910

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