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Experienced Dallas Eminent Domain Attorneys

Protecting the rights of property owners in Dallas and throughout North Texas facing condemnation for public and private projects.

Eminent Domain Representation in Dallas and North Texas

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding North Texas counties are areas of significant growth, leading to numerous infrastructure projects that often require the use of eminent domain. From highway expansions managed by TxDOT to pipeline easements and utility upgrades, property owners in Dallas frequently face the prospect of condemnation.

Dawson & Sodd maintains a strong presence in Dallas, providing knowledgeable legal counsel to landowners, businesses, and agricultural producers whose property rights are impacted by these takings. Our attorneys are familiar with the local courts, condemning authorities, and specific valuation challenges common to the dynamic Dallas real estate market.

Common Condemnation Issues Facing Dallas Property Owners

Property owners in the Dallas area often encounter specific types of condemnation projects and challenges, including:

  • Major Highway Expansions & Improvements: TxDOT projects on interstates (like I-35, I-635 LBJ, I-30, I-20) and state highways (like US 75, Loop 12, SH 183, SH 360, US 380) frequently require significant right-of-way acquisition.
  • Urban Renewal & Public Facility Projects: City of Dallas and other municipal projects for redevelopment, parks, schools, or public transit (e.g., DART expansions).
  • Pipeline and Utility Easements: Expansion of energy and utility infrastructure to serve the growing population and commercial development.
  • Valuation in a High-Growth Market: Determining fair market value and remainder damages in a rapidly appreciating and developing real estate environment like Dallas requires careful analysis.
  • Impacts on Commercial Properties & Businesses: Takings often affect established businesses, impacting access, visibility, parking, and operational viability.

How Our Dallas-Based Attorneys Can Help

The Dawson & Sodd attorneys serving the Dallas area bring focused experience to your condemnation case by:

  • Providing a thorough evaluation of your situation and the condemning entity’s offer, specifically within the context of Dallas property values and project impacts.
  • Leveraging our familiarity with local procedures, courts in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and surrounding counties.
  • Working with Dallas-Fort Worth area appraisers, engineers, and land planners who understand regional market dynamics.
  • Aggressively negotiating with entities like TxDOT, pipeline companies, and utility providers active in North Texas.
  • Representing your interests through all stages of the Texas condemnation process, from initial negotiations to potential litigation in local courts.

We understand the unique ways pipelines impact property value and use in Texas.

Dawson & Sodd: Your Dallas Connection for Eminent Domain Cases

With an established office in Dallas, Dawson & Sodd is readily accessible to property owners throughout North Texas. We are committed to providing the same high level of dedicated representation and pursuit of fair compensation for our Dallas-area clients as we do across the state. We understand the importance of local presence and insight when dealing with property matters that profoundly impact our community.

Experience in the Dallas Area

Offer: $346,432 >> Final: $4,405,963 – Parking Lot in Downtown Dallas

Assisted non-profit organization whose essential parking lot in Downtown Dallas was subject to a partial taking by TxDOT. After an initial offer of $346,432, final net recovery to our client was $4,405,963.

Offer: $2,925 >> Final: $1,260,662 – Easement in Dallas

When three billboard easements were impacted by condemnation for a highway expansion of a Dallas interstate, the state initially contended that the value was just $2,925. The final net recovery to our clients was $1,260,662.

Offer: $10,527 >> Final: $190,000 – Commercial Property in Dallas County

For the partial taking of a vacant commercial property in Dallas County for a pipeline easement, the landowner was initially offered $10,527. Final net recovery to the client was $190,000.

Contact Our Dallas Office

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