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McFarland PLLC
McFarland PLLC is a Texas law firm with offices in Houston and Dallas, dedicated exclusively to representing property owners when the government seeks to take private property for public use. Our focus is on protecting the rights of owners of retail, commercial, industrial, institutional and special-use properties, and ensuring they receive full and fair compensation in eminent domain and condemnation matters.
When the State of Texas or another governmental entity initiates a taking, the process can feel daunting. Property owners often face uncertainty, limited control and the weight of powerful government authority. At McFarland PLLC, we stand with you in this fight. While the government controls when and how much property it takes, you have the right to demand just compensation, not only for the property seized but also for the diminished value of what remains. Our firm is committed to maximizing that recovery.
This is all we do, and we do it well. For more than two decades, McFarland PLLC has obtained significant jury verdicts, judgments and settlements for clients across Texas. Our track record includes one of the largest jury verdicts ever secured against the state of Texas in a condemnation case.
Our founder, Charles McFarland, is uniquely board-certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization based on his work in condemnation trials, an honor that underscores the firm’s singular focus and proficiency. The ability to win in the courtroom gives our attorneys a powerful advantage, often resulting in favorable resolutions without the cost and stress of trial.
At McFarland PLLC, we understand the importance of your property, whether it is your livelihood, your investment or your legacy. We are dedicated to protecting it and ensuring you receive every dollar of compensation the law entitles you to.
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McFarland PLLC Adds Condemnation Attorneys in its Dallas and Houston Offices
Six McFarland Partners Named to 2025 Texas Super Lawyers List
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Five McFarland Attorneys
McFarland PLLC Scores Band 2 Ranking in Chambers USA Guide 2025
Client Testimonials
Charles McFarland has helped me with three different condemnation proceedings. We were very pleased with his professionalism and with the results he got.
Simply put the McFarland Law Firm is the best at what they specialize in. Their knowledge, expertise, focus, analysis and negotiation of cases involving Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law provides their clients with the best representation available. I was impressed with the negotiation process from beginning to end and felt well represented. Charles McFarland handled my case as if I was a large institutional client (which I am not). Charles is the consummate professional in this area of law. I spoke with three different law firms before deciding on representation and I clearly made the right decision by choosing the McFarland Law Firm.
In real estate matters, we turn to McFarland for everything.
Charles McFarland exercised excellent knowledge of condemnation law, which was extremely useful in my complicated and unique case. His counsel and patience was very much appreciated.
McFarland is recognized in industry circles as the BEST at eminent domain and condemnation law. They are our attorney of choice in ANY and ALL property related matters.
Great expertise, and we received a great result. I would definitely hire them again
Excellent service and expertise. They are the leaders in this field. I have watched them educate lawyers on the other side!
Charles McFarland is the best.
Great working with the McFarland firm, especially Laura Manion. They were very knowledgeable, responsive and accessible. The outcome was amazing,
Charles McFarland represented us and advised us competently in a condemnation proceeding. He achieved a significantly higher award for the condemnation than initially awarded. Charles responded timely, gave competent advice and was attuned to our concerns and objectives. I would highly recommend Charles McFarland for any condemnation proceeding in the State of Texas.
He is a first-class lawyer. I have been in the real estate business for 37 years. Charles McFarland has handled two condemnation proceedings for me and he is thoughtful, cerebral and talented.
"Charles and the lawyers at McFarland are extremely smart and thorough. Glad to have both Charles and Laura in our corner when we need them. We have used the firm twice and were pleased both times."
McFarland is bold, creative and best in this space.
I've had an outstanding experience working with McFarland's vast knowledge of condemnation proceedings.
McFarland is one of the best law firms I have ever had the pleasure to work alongside.
We have worked with Charles MacFarland for the past 3-4 years on TxDOT condemnation cases with multiple land owners. I have always trusted Charles's experience and recommendations. Charles is a very knowledgeable attorney in this area of expertise and is also a very rational person.
McFARLAND did a great job taking care of us.
Mr. McFarland has taken the time to understand what he is representing.
Charles McFarland does a wonderful job. He really knows condemnation law and gets great results for his clients!
McFARLAND is the absolute best in the field. They excel in their work because they specialize in their areas of expertise. You know you are in good hands right from the start. The level of attention to the client and the presentation of information necessary to make an informed decision are outstanding. I would never use anyone else.
McFarland in our estimation is the best at his specialty. No one else handles this business line for us.
Charles is a pleasure to work with. He is to the point, patient and always willing to explain every step of the process to us. We have worked with Charles for the past 5 years on multiple TxDOT condemnations and he has faithfully taken us through the process with great success.
McFarland has excellent and astute attorneys and substantive advisers. Insightful management and approach to my difficult and lengthy case was very factual and yet reassuring. Bases on my three years of experience with Mr. Charles B. MacFarland, I would highly recommend him.
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