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Representing clients in high-stakes litigation. Obtaining top-end jury verdicts. Successfully arguing first-impression legal issues. Testifying before the Texas Legislature to protect landowner’s rights on eminent domain legislation. Providing basic, everyday legal information to non-lawyers. Demonstrating a commitment to community service. Those are only some of the reasons the attorneys from Dawson, Sodd, Ellis & Hodge LLP are regularly featured in news articles and press coverage.
The links below serve as examples of media coverage of Dawson, Sodd, Ellis & Hodge LLP’s attorneys, the firm’s representative matters, and our commitment to community involvement.
LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY
Glenn Sodd’s Testimony to the 79th Legislature’s Interim Committee to Study Power of Eminent Domain, October 25, 2006.
COURT OPINIONS
U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in Sereboff v. Mid Atlantic Medical Services, Inc., 547 U.S. 356, 126 S.Ct. 1869 (2006), a case briefed by partner Chris Johns, resulting in a 9-0 decision in favor of his client
Second Circuit's opinion in Rationis Enterprises Inc. of Panama v. Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., 426 F.3d 580 (2d Cir. 2005), a case in which partner Chris Johns coauthored the winning brief for the appellants, securing reversal of a liability determination in admiralty
MEDIA LINKS
2006-2009
Setting a Precedent: Bell Case Possible Landmark for Eminent Domain Involving Underground Water Rights, TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM, Aug. 23, 2009.
City to Buy, Sell Land Near ABIA for Industrial Use: Hundreds of Acres Near Airport to Be Acquired, Marketed for Industrial, AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL, May 23, 2008 (article quoting partner Luke Ellis when he was with his previous firm).
Condemnation Runs Wild in Texas, REDNEWS, Apr. 24-25, 2008.
Fighting Back: Eminent Domain is Still Ripping Up Lives, but the Natives are No Longer so Naïve, FORTH WORTH WEEKLY, Sept. 5, 2007.
Woman to Get $2.75M for Land, Arlington: City Offers its Largest Payout for Tract in Stadium’s Path, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Sept. 14, 2006.
Settlements Reached with 3 in Stadium’s Path, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Sept. 13, 2006.
City Considers Tax Break for Plant, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Sept. 11, 2006.
Land Buying Nearly Finished, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, July 22, 2006.
Paying Up Pays Off: For city of Arlington, Offering Residents Thousands of Dollars to Move Makes Buying 200 Acres Needed for New Cowboys Stadium Easier, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, MAY 15, 2006.
Water District May Face an Old Adversary, FORTH WORTH BUSINESS PRESS, May 15, 2006.
Property Value Is in the Eye of the Beholder: Arlington Case Illustrates How Opinions Can Influence Estimates, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Feb. 25, 2006.
Holdout Gets $1.2 Million, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Feb. 23, 2006 (Glenn Sodd represented Ms. Wray).
Panel Awards $1.2 Million for Stadium Land, Arlington: Homeowner Plans Appeal; Property in Path of Cowboys Site, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Feb. 23, 2006.
Link to Partner Luke Ellis’s Archive of Articles from “The Common Law” in the Austin Chronicle.
Link to Partner Luke Ellis’s “The Common Law” Video News Segments with News Austin.
2001-2005
Owners Sue Over Land Sought for Stadium, Arlington: City Says It’s Confident It Will Prevail in Eminent Domain Case, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, July 28, 2005.
Owners Sue to Block Land Seizure, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, July 27, 2005.
Hearing? What Hearing, FORT WORTH WEEKLY, July 27, 2005.
Cross Currents: The Legislature Giveth and Might Take Away Eminent Domain Powers for the Trinity River Vision Project, FORT WORTH WEEKLY, July 20, 2005.
Limits on Property Seizures Debated, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, July 17, 2005.
Vote to Condemn Property Due Today, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, July 5, 2005.
Arlington to File Condemnation Cases on 51 Plots: City Officials Out to Obtain Land Needed for Cowboys Stadium, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, June 29, 2005.
Stadium Eminent Domain Imminent for Homeowners, Arlington: They Say Offers Are Too Low; City Says Plan Won’t Change, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, June 25, 2005.
In Light of Stadium, Ruling Pleases Arlington But Some Attorneys Say State Courts Often Side With Property Owners, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, June 24, 2005.
Residents at Stadium Site Mull Offers, Arlington: Some Hold Out, But Officials Say Process Going Smoothly, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, May 16, 2005.
Could You Give Up Your House if City Knocked?, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, May 12, 2005.
Clearing the Way for the Cowboys: Arlington Property Owners Notified of Buyouts, Await Offers, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, May 7, 2005.
End of Lawsuit Over Flooding Could Make Waves for Many, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Feb. 5, 2005.
Justices Revisit Eminent Domain Condemning Land for Private Developer at Issue in Case, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Oct. 22, 2004.
Arlington Residents Open to Cowboys Plan: Homeowners Would Sell to Clear Way for Stadium But Wary of Being Used, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, July 28, 2004.
Texas High Court Ruling Termed “A Victory For the Little Guys,” LIVESTOCK WEEKLY, July 22, 2004 (reporting about Tarrant Regional Water District v. Gragg, in which Dawson Sodd represented the prevailing landowner).
Washing Away Hope: Victims of the June Floods in White Settlement Find Little Help, FORT WORTH WEEKLY, July 21, 2004.
Supreme Court Holds Water District Liable for Damages, THE CLARION, July 7, 2004.
Sodd Wins Case, CORSICANA DAILY SUN, June 30, 2004.
Tarrant Regional Water District Loses Lawsuit to Local Ranchers: Little Guy Wins Big, FREESTONE COUNTY TIMES, June 29, 2004.
Tarrant District Liable for Flooding, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, June 27, 2004.
Water District Loses Battle, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, June 26, 2004.
Agency Blamed in Ranch Damage: State Court Says Water District Must Pay $33.5 Million to Ranchers, AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN, June 26, 2004.
High Court Grants $33M to Largest ET Ranch, TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH, June 25, 2004.
Three Ranchers to Get Millions for Flood Losses, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Feb. 5, 2002.
Judgment in Flooding Suit Upheld: Appeals Court Orders Water District to Pay Three Families $18.5 Million, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Mar. 28, 2001.
1996-2000
Fighting for Home: Settlement Allows Mall Expansion to the Sorrow of Resident, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, July 2, 2000.
Rangers Agree to Pay City $22 Million: Settlement Closes Condemnation Cases, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Apr. 28, 1999.
Rangers, City Settle Dispute: Team Agrees to Repay $22 Million in Legal Costs, ARLINGTON MORNING NEWS, Jan. 13, 1999.
Ballpark Land Deal Reached: Lawsuit Settlement Renews Debate with Rangers, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Sep. 16, 1998.
City to Settle Ballpark Suit: Lawyer Says Arlington Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Former Landowners, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Sep. 15, 1998.
Condemnation Battles Mark Arlington’s Growth, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Aug. 16, 1998.
Hurst Mall Owner Ordered to Surrender Documents in Lawsuit, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Apr. 3, 1998.
Growing Pains: Mall’s Expansion Claims Neighborhood, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Feb. 1, 1998.
Mediation Attempt Fails in North East Mall Expansion Lawsuit City Officials and Former Homeowners Are Unable to Reach an Agreement After Eight Hours of Talks, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Jan. 7, 1998.
North East Mall Owner May Hand Over Documents in Lawsuit, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Nov. 15, 1997.
Hurst Property Suit Moves to Federal Court City Says Civil-Rights Issue Raised in Landowners’ Case, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, July 5, 1997.
Piece by Piece, Posh Home Moves for Mall Other Houses are Being Razed to Make Room, But This Jewel Is Being Carefully Taken, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, June 26, 1997.
Challenging Eminent Domain Hurst Homeowners Buck Precedent, FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM, June 26, 1997.
City’s Luxury Suite at Ballpark Criticized Officials Deny That It’s a Conflict of Interest, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, June 26, 1997.
Hurst Accused of Altering Road Plan: City Denies Changing Course to Allow for Condemnation, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, June 26, 1997.
North East Mall Expansion May Cost Hurst $80 Million, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, June 20, 1997.
Deathbed Request is Denied Hurst Forces Family to Move Out of House Despite Dying Woman’s Plea, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, June 12, 1997.
Mathes Family Prepares to Take Rangers to Court: Heirs Hope to Claim Property Profits, ARLINGTON MORNING NEWS, June 8, 1997.
$872,430 Spent for Lawyers’ Fees in Ballpark Case: Cost to Taxpayers Approaches $8.2 Million, ARLINGTON MORNING NEWS, June 1, 1997.
Award Exceeds Budget, Official Says: City Attorney Says Reimbursement Will Be Sought From Rangers, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, May 29, 1997.
Hurst Strong-Arm Tactics Little More Than Bullying, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, May 28, 1997.
Landowners Agree to $7.3 Million Judgment in Ballpark Case, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, May 23, 1997.
Hurst Can Seize 10 Homes for Disputed Mall Project A Judge Rules that the 10 Houses Can be Demolished for a North East Mall Expansion, Although a Lawsuit Challenging City Powers Is Undecided, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, May 23, 1997.
Ballpark Land Suite Settled: Family Accepts $7.3 Million, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, May 23, 1997.
Judge Rules Hurst Can Take Properties Landowners Have Sued to Stop Seizures for Mall Expansion, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, May 23, 1997.
Judge to Rule on Proposed Shopping Mall Expansion in Hurst, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, May 12, 1997.
Hurst Group Fights Eminent Domain Mall Project That Will Raze Homes Benefits Residents, City Officials Say, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Apr. 13, 1997.
Land Condemnation Lawsuit Still Pending Former Owners Say They’re Ready to Resolution, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Mar. 30, 1997.
Questioning Eminent Domain: Increasingly, Area Property Owners are Waging Battles with Cities Over What is Considered Public Use, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Mar. 15, 1997.
Former Owners of Ballpark Land Considering Settlement Offer, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Mar. 7, 1997.
Arlington Will Not Contest Park Condemnation Award, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Mar. 6, 1997.
Hearings on Houses Under Way, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Feb. 14, 1997.
Sports Authority Protests Bond on $5 Million Property Judgment, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 12, 1996.
Arlington Sports Authority Files Motion for New Trial on Property Near Ballpark, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Oct. 8, 1996.
Arlington Sports Authority Liable for $5 Million Award, Judge Rules, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Sept. 5, 1996
Jury Says City Owes for Land: Ballpark Tracts Could Cost $5 Million, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, June 1, 1996.
Jury Rules Against City in Land Case: Arlington’s Sports Authority to Appeal $5 Million Award to Owners of Ballpark-Area Land, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, June 1, 1996.
Case Over Land Near Ballpark Goes to Jury Owners Say Condemned Site Worth $6 Million City Estimates $1 Million, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, May 31, 1996.
Intentions for Land Near Ballpark Argued During Court Battle, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, May 22, 1996.
Ballpark-Area Landowners Sue, Claim City Underpaid for Acreage, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, May 22, 1996.
Lawyers Argue Value of Ballpark Property, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, May 21, 1996.
Trial to Begin in Dispute Over Value of Land Taken for Ballpark, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, May 20, 1996.
1991–1995
Lots Near Ballpark Are Focus of Land Fight: Owners Say Arlington Didn’t Offer Fair Price; Rangers Defend Dealings, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Oct. 6, 1994.
Ballpark Land Feud Political Issue: Condemnation Suit Has Bush Defensive, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Oct. 5, 1994
Rangers Partner Makes Land Deals, AMARILLO DAILY NEWS, Aug. 12, 1994.
Government Benefits: Bush Stands to Gain from City’s Condemnation, WICHITA FALLS, Aug. 4, 1994.
Ballpark Deal Draws Criticism: Backers Say Financing Good for Rangers, City, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Apr. 16, 1994.
Hearing to Focus on City’s Status in Land Suit, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Jan. 14, 1993.
Stadium Authority Hopes Land Sells for Half its Initial Offer, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Feb. 20, 1992.
Landowners Say Rangers Are Pulling a Squeeze Play: Club Officials Hope to Develop Nearby Holdings as Neighbors of the New Stadium Face Losing Property for a Parking Lot, FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, Nov. 3, 1991. |
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