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Eminent Domain Attorneys. Your Land, Your Rights. We'll help you fight!

08/26/2026

Tyler Milton helped get a settlement for a property owner of three billboard easements on a major interstate in Dallas, Texas in a condemnation case filed for a highway expansion, resulting in a net recovery of $1,260,662 to the client after the State contended the property owner was entitled to $2,925.

We're happy we could help our client!

Read more of Tyler's eminent domain case results: https://www.dawsonsodd.com/attorneys/b-tyler-milton/

08/21/2026

🚜 Understanding Why Property Is Taken in Texas

When the government exercises its power of eminent domain, it can feel overwhelming. Knowing the common reasons behind these actions can help you prepare and protect your property rights.

💡 Here’s what you can expect to learn on this webpage:

- Common reasons for property condemnation in Texas.
- Examples of public use projects that might require land acquisition.
- How the government determines which properties to take.
- Your rights when faced with a condemnation notice.
- How Dawson & Sodd can help you secure fair compensation.

📌 Visit our website to understand your rights and take control of the situation. - https://www.dawsonsodd.com/common-reasons-to-take-texas-property-through-condemnation/

08/11/2026

$𝟳 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Dawson & Sodd attorneys Jody Sodd McSpadden and Clint Schumacher secured a $7 million jury verdict for Texas landowners in a Matterhorn Express Pipeline condemnation case tried in Lampasas County in April 2026 — approximately 330 times the pipeline company's final offer of about $21,000.

Here's how it got there.

The pipeline, a 42-inch natural gas line running from the Permian Basin to the Katy area, would cross a half-mile strip of the landowners' ranch — right near the entrance guests use for weddings and events.

The company initially offered about $38,000. Then it lowered its final offer to about $21,000.

Four years after the first condemnation notice, the jury valued the taking at approximately $7 million.

If you're holding an offer letter from a pipeline company, know this: "final" describes their negotiating position, not your property's value. Talk to a landowner's attorney before you sign anything.

See more of our case results: https://www.dawsonsodd.com/case-results/

Jury verdict; post-trial motions pending. Every case is unique and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

07/27/2026

We are proud to announce that Clint Schumacher has been named to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for 2026.

This recognition is reserved for the most qualified attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill in litigating cases with at least $2 million at stake. For Texas landowners facing the power of eminent domain, "high stakes" isn't just a legal term—it’s the reality of protecting their property, their business, and their financial future.

Clint brings an in-depth understanding of complex condemnation cases to every client he represents. This honor reflects his dedication to ensuring that landowners are never at a disadvantage when facing powerful condemning authorities.

Please join us in congratulating Clint on this well-deserved achievement!

Learn more about Clint’s experience: https://www.dawsonsodd.com/attorneys/clint-schumacher/

06/22/2026

We’re happy we could help our client!

Read more eminent domain case results: https://www.dawsonsodd.com/case-results/

06/15/2026

⛽ DeLa Express Pipeline & Your Property Rights

If your property is in the path of the Dela Express Pipeline, you may be facing an eminent domain case. Understanding your rights is crucial to ensuring you receive fair treatment and just compensation. At Dawson & Sodd, we help Texas landowners stand up for what’s rightfully theirs.

📖 Here’s what you can expect to learn on this webpage:

• What the Dela Express Pipeline project is and how it affects Texas property owners.
• How eminent domain is being used for this pipeline.
• Your rights if your land is targeted for acquisition.
• Common challenges landowners face in pipeline condemnation cases.
• How Dawson & Sodd can help you protect your property and fight for fair compensation.

👉 Visit our website to learn how to safeguard your rights against unfair land takings - https://www.dawsonsodd.com/eminent-domain/dela-express-pipeline/

06/12/2026

Greater Houston’s rapid expansion is driving continuous infrastructure development. While new highway toll roads, energy corridors, and shipping infrastructure support our growing economy, they frequently come at a direct cost to private and commercial landowners.

📍 Harris County Landowners: If you own a business or property in the Houston area, you may already be facing potential condemnation from TxDOT, the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), or private pipeline carriers.

When these powerful entities make an initial offer, they frequently fail to evaluate the true, long-term impact on your property value or ongoing business operations.

Our experienced eminent domain attorneys regularly meet with landowners in Houston and the surrounding Southeast Texas region to analyze condemnation offers and project plans. You do not have to accept a lowball initial offer.

➡️ Review our guide for Houston landowners: https://www.dawsonsodd.com/locations/houston-eminent-domain-attorney/

06/09/2026

Eminent domain proceedings are rarely straightforward. When the State of Texas seeks to acquire your land, existing property challenges—like navigating disputes with an uncooperative tenant—can make an already stressful situation feel completely overwhelming.

We are incredibly grateful to Elizabeth L. for sharing her experience working with Clint Schumacher during her condemnation case:

"Dawson & Sodd, specifically Clint Schumacher, was instrumental in helping me reach a favorable settlement with the state of Texas in an eminent domain matter. The issues were complex and involved an obstinate tenant on my property. Thankfully, Clint was there every step of the way to give me sound advice and maneuver the difficult issues. He always returned my emails and answered every question. I had full confidence in Clint that he would produce a good result for me - which he did. I highly recommend this firm and in particular Clint Schumacher."

When you are facing the taking of your property, you deserve a dedicated advocate who not only understands the law but is committed to guiding you through every obstacle with clear, consistent communication.

If you are facing a complex property taking, you do not have to handle it alone. Reach out to our team today to discuss your situation.

Learn more about our approach: https://www.dawsonsodd.com/about-us/

06/01/2026

If you are a Texas property owner who has received notice that your land is facing condemnation, you have options available to you to protect your rights.

At Dawson & Sodd, we offer a free initial consultation in which the land owner can speak with an attorney about their situation. This first meeting is an excellent opportunity to determine if an attorney has the background and experience to bring about a successful resolution to your eminent domain case.

https://www.dawsonsodd.com/questions-to-ask-eminent-domain-attorney/

05/22/2026

If a pipeline company has approached you about an easement across your Texas ranch, farm, or property, they will likely present you with a standard contract. What they may not tell you is that these contracts are heavily weighted in their favor—and they are highly negotiable.

Before you sign any voluntary agreement, there are critical issues you must review to protect the long-term value and use of your land:

⚠️ "Line Stacking": Does the contract allow the company to install additional pipelines in your easement in the future without paying you again? Landowners should strongly resist this language.
⚠️ Surface Use Restrictions: What will you be prevented from doing on your own land once the easement is in place (e.g., building structures, planting trees, or crossing with heavy equipment)?
⚠️ Remainder Damages: Is the company compensating you not just for the strip of land they are taking, but for how the pipeline diminishes the value of the rest of your property?

Our firm has spent decades representing private property owners against pipeline companies.

You do not have to accept their first offer, and you do not have to accept their standard terms. Read our complete landowner's guide to pipeline condemnation in Texas before you make a decision.

Read the Guide: https://www.dawsonsodd.com/eminent-domain/pipeline-easements-condemnation/

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