Practice areas: Eminent Domain, Real Estate, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2012
Education: Texas Tech University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2024 As a partner at Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP, Kyle Baum navigates the complex world of Texas civil litigation and property disputes from offices in Austin and Houston. His practice spans the entire state, passionately defending Texas landowners and tenants embroiled in real estate, condemnation and eminent domain conflicts. With unwavering dedication, he stands by Texas landowners against challenges posed by the State of Texas, local governments and companies involved in oil, gas, pipelines and electric transmission lines.
Academically accomplished, Mr. Baum's journey began with a B.A. in Government from The University of Texas at Austin in 2006. He honed his skills working with the Texas House of Representatives and Senate before pursuing his J.D. at Texas Tech University School of Law, graduating in 2012.
While at Texas Tech University School of Law, Mr. Baum played a pivotal role as the lead articles editor for the Law Review and actively participated on the Board of Barristers. His legal experience includes roles at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, the Washington Legal Foundation and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
Admitted to practice in Texas since 2012 and before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas, Mr. Baum is an active and proud member of the Austin Bar Association, the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Austin Young Lawyers Association. He is a steadfast ally to his clients, guiding them through the intricate legal landscape with unwavering support and understanding.
Mr. Baum is celebrated by his colleagues for cultivating a practice that places client care at the forefront, characterized by keen attention to detail and a passionate drive to tackle legal hurdles. He has been honored by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch award in real estate law for 2024 and 2025, and featured in Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation of 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2023. His talents also shine through in his contributions to publications and presentations, where he generously shares his insights.
Practice areas
Eminent Domain, Real Estate: Business, Civil Litigation: PlaintiffFocus areas
Condominiums & Cooperatives, Mortgage & Refinance, Short Sale
- 70% Eminent Domain
- 20% Real Estate: Business
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2012, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://mehlaw.com/attorneys/kyle-baum/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas, 2012
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- Austin Bar Association
- Austin Young Lawyers Association
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
Honors
- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch – Real Estate Law 2024, 2025
- Member of the Board of Barristers, Texas Tech University School of Law
- Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation of 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2023
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters – Eminent Domain Law 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Educational Background
- B.A., Government, University of Texas at Austin, 2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “The Fundamentals of Eminent Domain” – Town Hall Meeting, Sealy, Texas, March 12, 2014
- “Texas Eminent Domain Practices and Procedures” – Brazoria County Bar Association, Angleton, Texas, February 13, 2015
- “The Fundamentals of Eminent Domain” – KSHN 99.9FM “The Partyline” – Liberty County Bar Association, Liberty, Texas, November 6, 2015
- “The Fundamentals of Eminent Domain” – KSHN 99.9FM “The Partyline” – Liberty County Bar Association, Liberty, Texas, January 8, 2016
- “Eminent Domain and Private Property Rights” – Guest Lecturer, University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, October 12, 2016
- “Eminent Domain” – No East Loop BBQ Social, Bryan, Texas, April 12, 2025
- “Inverse Condemnation After Hurricane Harvey” – Town Hall Meeting, Katy, Texas, September 7, 2017
- “Eminent Domain: Procedures, Practices, and Valuation” – Bell County Conservation Expo, Belton, Texas, September 20, 2018
- “Eminent Domain’s Expanding Impacts” – Austin Bar Association Environmental Law Section CLE, Austin, Texas, March 7, 2019
- “Eminent Domain for Real Estate Professions” – Commercial Real Estate Association of Montgomery County, The Woodlands, Texas, April 10, 2019
- “The Administrative Phase of the Texas Condemnation Process” – Guest Lecturer, University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, September 17, 2020
- “2021’s Public Infrastructure Impact to the Texas Real Estate Community” – Commercial Real Estate Association of Montgomery County, The Woodlands, Texas, February 10, 2021
- “Eminent Domain” – Brazoria County Bar Association, Angleton, Texas, January 14, 2022
- “Eminent Domain for Texas Landowners” – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Owning Your Piece of Texas: Key Laws Texas Landowners Need to Know, Conroe, Texas, February 7, 2022
- “Eminent Domain” – Austin County Bar Association, Bellville, Texas, May 10, 2022
- “The Eminent Domain Process” – Town Hall Meeting, Taylor, Texas, October 13, 2022
- “Eminent Domain: Procedures, Projects, and Strategies” – Katy Bar Association, Katy, Texas, October 26, 2022
- “Landowner Valuation Testimony at Trial” – Austin Bar Association Eminent Domain Section CLE, Austin, Texas, April 17, 2024
- “Eminent Domain and TxDOT Projects” – Town Hall Meeting, Columbus, Texas, May 9, 2024
- “DeLa Express Pipeline to become longest in Texas, raising eminent domain concerns” – First Alert (CBS) 7, Odessa, Texas, September 25, 2024
- “Taking of Private Property: What to Know When Condemnation Approaches” – Austin Bar Association Real Estate Section CLE, Austin, Texas, February 11, 2025
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2024
