Experienced Texas Eminent Domain Attorneys Protecting Your Property Rights
Dawson & Sodd represents Texas property owners facing condemnation for pipelines, roads, utilities, and more. Get the dedicated expertise you need when it matters most.
Getting a letter saying someone wants to take your land, or hearing about a big project planned nearby, can be really scary and confusing. You might not know what to do next or what your rights are when dealing with the government or big companies. It’s a tough spot to be in.
But you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. At Dawson & Sodd, we get it. Our job is simple: we only help Texas landowners fight eminent domain cases. That’s it. We don’t do other types of law. Because we focus only on this only in Texas, we know exactly how to protect your rights and help you get the fair payment you deserve for your property.
How Can We Help You Today?
Received a
Condemnation Notice?
Understand the steps, know your immediate rights, and learn how we can help protect your interests from the start.
Learn About The Process & Your Rights
Concerned About an
Upcoming Project?
Learn how potential projects might affect your land and what proactive steps you can take to prepare and protect your property value.
Explore Landowner Rights & Project Impacts
Attorney Seeking Co-Counsel?
Discover why attorneys across Texas trust Dawson & Sodd for specialized eminent domain expertise and reliable referrals.
Information for Referring Attorneys
Dedicated Expertise in All Areas
of Texas Eminent Domain
Navigating the Condemnation Process
We guide you through every stage, from initial offers and negotiations to special commissioners’ hearings and potential litigation.
Understand the Process
Protecting Your Landowner Rights
Know your rights under Texas law and the Constitution, including the right to just compensation and fair treatment
Know Your Rights
Fighting for Just Compensation
We challenge lowball offers and work tirelessly to ensure you receive full and fair payment for what is taken, including damages to remaining property.
Maximize Your Compensation
Handling All Types of Takings
Our experience covers takings for pipelines, highways, power lines, urban renewal, and more across Texas.
See Types of Cases We Handle
The Dawson & Sodd Difference:
Texas Eminent Domain Law Firm
Texas Property Owners Only
We exclusively represent landowners
and businesses – never the condemning entity.
Eminent Domain is All We Do
Our practice is 100% focused on condemnation law, providing unparalleled depth of knowledge.
Proven Track Record
Decades of experience securing significant results for clients across the state.
Experienced & Dedicated Team
Our attorneys are recognized leaders in Texas eminent domain law.
Real Results for
Texas Landowners
Don’t just take our word for it. See how we’ve helped landowners like you. View all Case Results.
Landowner Awarded
$200,000
Initial Offer
$1,500,000
Final Recovery
Pipeline Case – Central Texas
Landowner Awarded
$350,000
Initial Offer
$4,400,000
Final Recovery
Building Case – Dallas
Our Dedicated Texas
Eminent Domain Team
Jody Sodd McSpadden
Managing Partner
With decades of experience, Jody champions Texas landowners in diverse eminent domain battles, from pipeline takings to major commercial condemnations.
Jason Sodd
Partner
A dedicated litigator with a career focused on eminent domain, Jason leads many of the firm’s power line condemnation cases and complex property disputes.
Clint Schumacher, CRE
Partner
Clint brings nearly three decades of experience to eminent domain, government takings, and high-stakes litigation for a diverse range of property owners.
Hayley Ailshie Nanasi
Partner
Hayley has devoted her career exclusively to representing property owners in eminent domain, condemnation, and various takings law matters across Texas.
Tyler Milton
Partner
Tyler exclusively defends property owners, leveraging significant trial experience to secure favorable outcomes in pipeline, highway, and utility condemnations across Texas.
Christopher R. Norris
Associate Attorney
Bringing 16 years of extensive civil litigation and trial experience, Chris now dedicates his skills to advocating for Texas landowners in eminent domain cases.
David Wilde
Associate Attorney
David supports the firm’s eminent domain practice, assisting Texas landowners with case preparation and legal research in complex property rights matters.
Ready to Protect
Your Property and Your Rights?
Don’t navigate the complexities of eminent domain alone. Contact Dawson & Sodd today
for a confidential, no-obligation consultation to discuss your specific situation.
