Eminent Domain Attorney (Condemnor)

About the role

Our client is a national law firm with a long history of representing public agencies on high-profile infrastructure, transportation, water, and land use matters. The firm's Eminent Domain practice is one of the most established and respected in the market, handling significant acquisition programs and valuation litigation for public entities across the country. The practice is successful and continuing to grow. The firm is known for sophisticated work paired with a sincere commitment to work/life balance. Attorneys work alongside nationally recognized practitioners on matters that shape the communities where they live, in a hybrid environment that values both collaboration and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Advise public agency clients on property acquisitions for infrastructure and public works projects
• Guide clients through the pre-condemnation and acquisition process, including statutory requirements, appraisals, and offers
• Litigate eminent domain actions, including possession proceedings, valuation disputes, and trials
• Defend inverse condemnation and related property rights claims
• Work with appraisers, engineers, relocation consultants, and other experts
• Negotiate settlements and support agency staff and governing boards

Requirements

• JD and active bar admission in TX
• Experience in eminent domain, inverse condemnation, real estate litigation, or public agency work (condemnor-side experience strongly preferred)
• Strong litigation, writing, and client service skills
• For partner candidates: a portable book of business, typically $500K+. The firm will consider strong candidates with smaller but growing books. Partner compensation discussed individually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work count toward billable requirement
• Market-leading Eminent Domain practice that is successful and actively growing
• Real work/life balance without sacrificing quality of work
• High-impact public sector work on major infrastructure projects
• Flexibility to take owner-side matters where conflicts allow