Practice areas: Eminent Domain
Licensed in Texas since: 2010
Education: University of Virginia School of Law
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Laura Manion is an attorney at McFarland PLLC in Houston, Texas, who is exclusively dedicated to eminent domain law. She is experienced in representing property owners in various acquisitions, such as roadway widening projects and easement acquisitions.
Ms. Manion has also worked on fee takings of properties ranging from vacant land to retail and special use buildings. Additionally, she has represented property owners in cases of regulatory takings and inverse condemnation claims, where the government restricts property use without compensation.
Eminent domain cases are complex and often overwhelming for property owners facing expropriation of their land or assets for public use. Ms. Manion’s mission is to stand as a staunch advocate for these individuals, ensuring their rights are protected and their interests are vigorously defended throughout the legal process. With a deep understanding of eminent domain law and a track record of successful outcomes, she navigates the intricacies of each case with precision and determination.
Concentrating in music and history, Ms. Manion completed her Bachelor of Arts at Harvard University in 2005. She graduated with her Juris Doctor at the University of Virginia School of Law in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2008. She is licensed to practice in Texas, New York and New Jersey. She also gained valuable experience clerking for Honorable Lynn N. Hughes, the Federal District Judge of the Southern District of Texas.
Practice areas
Eminent Domain- 100% Eminent Domain
First Admitted: 2008, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.mcfarlandpllc.com/attorney/manion-laura-s/
- Texas
- New Jersey
- New York
- Settlement - State of Texas v. Dixie Gartrell, 2024
- Settlement - Harris County Flood Control District v. Raul Martinez, 2024
- Settlement - Fort Bend County v. Tidwell Tract, Ltd., 2024
- Settlement - Houston Housing Authority v. JNJ Fuel, Inc., 2024
- Settlement - Harris County Flood Control District v. Woodside Green Association, 2024
- Settlement - City of Houston v. Greens 69 Owner LP, 2024
- Settlement - State of Texas v. BNR Circle, 2019
- Award - Fort Bend County v. Davoody M&J LLC, 2018
- Settlement - Fort Bend County Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority v. Niranjan S. Patel, 2017
- Jury Verdict - State of Texas v. AS Northwest Crossing Acquisition LLC, 2017
- Settlement - The State of Texas v. Candace Louise Sossamon-Monroe, 2021
- Settlement - Montgomery County, Texas v. VJP Holdings, LLC, 2020
- Fort Bend County, Texas v. Westheimer Holdings, LLC, 2018
- Jury Verdict - The State of Texas v. Billy Ray Williams, et ux., 2017
- Settlement - City of Houston v. Olympia Drive Main Street, LLC, 2021
- Award - Harris County, Texas v. Mebb Enterprises, LLC, 2019
- Jury Verdict - State of Texas v. Fairfield Baptist Church, 2018
- Jury Verdict - The State of Texas v. East Montgomery County Improvement District, 2016
- Jury Verdict - State of Texas v. Valley Ranch Town Center, Ltd., 2016
- Jury Verdict - State of Texas v. DH 2004 Interests, Ltd., 2018
- Jury Verdict - Harris County, Texas v. LJJX Investments, Ltd., 2018
- Settlement - The State of Texas v. Park Blocks, Ltd., 2022
- Settlement - Harris County v. Juana Pereira, 2020
- Award - Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health v. 5516 Lockwood, LLC, 2023
- Settlement - Harris County Flood Control District v. Saddle Ridge Estates POA, 2022
- Award - Harris County Flood Control District v. Sasson, 2023
- A&S Rise, LLC, 2024
- Lovett Industrial, 2023
- BHVB Properties, LLC, 2024
- BGM Land Investments / Woodmere Development Company, 2024
- Woodside Green Association, 2024
- KFC, Inc., 2019
- Taco Bell, Inc., 2023
- Rise Communities, LLC, 2023
- Port Freeport, 2023
- The Travelers Companies, Inc., 2023
- Mac Haik Enterprises, 2023
- Bayou Land Conservancy, 2023
- LGI Homes, 2023
- J. Alan Kent Development, 2023
- Woodmere Development Company, 2023
- Sprint Sand & Clay, 2023
- Lovett Commercial, 2023
- Closing - State of Texas acquisition of property from BHVB Properties, LLC, 2024
- Closing - City of Galveston's acquisition of property from Socias Irrevocable Trust, 2024
- Closing - State of Texas acquisition of property from A&S Rise, LLC, 2024
- Harvard University, B.A., Major: History and Music, 2005
- Federal Clerkship, Honorable Lynn N. Hughes, Federal District Judge, Southern District of Texas, 2009
- Commercial Real Estate
- Public Infrastructure
- Real Estate
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Very smart, capable lawyer within many good results for her landowner clients”
“Laura has a track record of obtaining very good results for her landowner clients, including significant jury verdicts”
“Eminent Domain Lawyer”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
