Proven Case Results in Texas Eminent Domain
Demonstrating our commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for Texas landowners facing condemnation.
Proven Success for Texas Landowners
At Dawson & Sodd, our primary focus is protecting the rights of Texas property owners confronting eminent domain and condemnation. While every case is unique and past results do not guarantee future outcomes, reviewing outcomes from previous representations can illustrate our experience and dedication to pursuing the full compensation landowners deserve.
Below are representative examples of results achieved for clients across various types of condemnation cases throughout Texas. Please note that confidentiality often requires details to be presented in a summarized or anonymized format. We are proud to have helped these landowners navigate complex situations and achieve positive resolutions.
Pipeline Easement & Condemnation Results
Natural Gas Pipeline Easement – Ranch Property (Central Texas)
Representation of landowner facing partial taking for high-pressure natural gas pipeline easement.
Initial Offer: $199,507
Final Net Recovery: $1,500,000
Pipeline Easement within Corridor – Ranch Property
Negotiation for partial taking within an existing pipeline corridor, maximizing value despite existing encumbrances.
Initial Offer: $510,000
Final Net Recovery: $1,567,000
Natural Gas Pipeline Easement – Vacant Commercial Property (Tarrant County)
Jury trial concerning permanent and temporary easements for pipeline on commercial tract.
Initial Offer: $154,700
Final Net Recovery: $1,000,000
Pipeline Easement – Ranching Properties (Group Representation)
Settlement for group of 11 landowners facing partial takings for pipeline easement.
Combined Initial Offers: $348,000
Combined Final Net Recovery: $1,986,177
Natural Gas Pipeline Easement – Ranch Property (Denton County)
Jury trial and appeal regarding pipeline easement taking.
Initial Offer: $44,955
Final Net Recovery (Post-Appeal): $600,000
Pipeline Easement – Ranch Property
Settlement for partial taking for pipeline easement.
Initial Offer: $621,405
Final Net Recovery: $1,947,638
Gas Pipeline Easement – Hill Country Family Property
Settlement achieved for family facing pipeline company condemnation.
Confidential Settlement Achieved
Pipeline Easement – Vacant Commercial Property (Dallas County)
Partial taking for pipeline easement across valuable commercial land.
Initial Offer: $10,527
Final Net Recovery: $190,000
Road & Highway (TxDOT) Condemnation Results
Partial Taking for Roadway Project – Shopping Center
TxDOT condemnation impacting a shopping center property.
Initial Offer: $49,670
Final Net Recovery: $807,285
Partial Taking for Roadway Project – Restaurant Property
TxDOT condemnation affecting an operating restaurant.
Initial Offer: $460,000
Final Net Recovery: $786,859
Partial Taking for Interstate Widening – Vacant Commercial Corner (Arlington)
Condemnation by State/TxDOT impacting valuable commercial corner lot.
Initial Offer: $1,624,995
Final Net Recovery: $3,300,000
Partial Taking of Parking Lot – Non-Profit Building (Downtown Dallas)
State/TxDOT condemnation taking essential parking for a non-profit organization.
Initial Offer: $346,432
Final Net Recovery: $4,405,963
Rest Stop Taking (I-35) – Landowner Property (Central Texas)
Jury trial and appeal where TxDOT condemned 28 acres for a rest stop.
Initial Offer: $389,323
Final Net Recovery (Post-Appeal Settlement): $3,220,000
Highway Expansion – Individual Property Owner vs State of Texas
Jury verdict obtained for client in condemnation case against the State.
Favorable Jury Verdict Obtained
Highway Expansion – Family Trust vs State of Texas
Settlement achieved for client against the State in a highway condemnation case.
Significant Confidential Settlement Achieved
Commercial Property & Business Condemnation Results
Partial Taking – Operating Convenience Store (Dallas County)
State/TxDOT condemnation case resulted in dismissal, payment of fees/expenses to landowner, and landowner keeping the store with concessions from TxDOT.
Whole Taking – Operating Convenience Store (Bell County)
Condemnation of entire property with operating convenience store.
Initial Offer: $900,000
Final Net Recovery: $1,355,000
Partial Taking – Business Property (Tarrant County)
State/TxDOT taking resulted in loss of building for operating business.
Initial Offer: $3,400,000
Final Net Recovery: $5,480,000
Partial Taking – Unique Airline Manufacturing Facility (Tarrant County)
Condemnation resulting in complete loss of specialized building and facilities.
Initial Offer: $1,800,000
Final Net Recovery: $3,500,000
Partial Taking – Operating Convenience Store (Dallas County)
Condemnation by State/TxDOT impacting business property.
Initial Offer: $4,114,808
Final Net Recovery: $5,770,000
Partial Taking – Apartment Complex Building (Dallas – LBJ Freeway)
State/TxDOT taking 1 of 29 buildings in complex for highway expansion.
Initial Offer: $6,270,819
Final Net Recovery: $7,705,834
Total Taking – Small Business Property (South Dallas – Floodway Project)
Condemnation of entire property and buildings for floodway improvement.
Initial Offer: $4,120,104
Final Net Recovery: $7,149,842
Billboard Easements Taking (Dallas – Interstate)
Condemnation for highway expansion impacting three valuable billboard easements.
State Contended Value: $2,925
Final Net Recovery: $1,260,662
Utility & Power Line Easement Results
Overhead Electrical Transmission Line – Residential Development (Fort Worth)
Partial taking for high-voltage power line across large residential development property.
Initial Offer: $410,000
Final Net Recovery: $1,598,047
Other Notable Eminent Domain Outcomes
Inverse Condemnation – Sand and Gravel Operator (Tenant)
Pipeline company installed line on leased property (active operation) without compensating tenant. Claim pursued by tenant.
Initial Offer: $0
Final Net Recovery: $226,000
Discuss Your Case with Our Team
If you are facing eminent domain or condemnation in Texas, understanding the potential value of your case requires careful analysis. While these past results illustrate our commitment, every situation is different. Contact Dawson & Sodd to discuss the specifics of your property and the condemnation threat you face.
