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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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We routinely represent large or emerging commercial and industrial developers and other property owners, as well as commercial, retail and industrial lessors and tenants and banks and investment companies in a variety of real estate transactions. We focus on creative problem-solving for our clients in a cost effective, responsive and professional manner. 

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Texas

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What the Team is Known For
The Phelps Dunbar LLP team is recognized for its expertise in condemnation and eminent domain law. In particular, it handles large-scale condemnation projects involving the acquisition of property rights required for infrastructure developments, as well as representing clients in litigation involving the protection of easements and other property rights. The team also has significant experience in representing clients in litigation before various Courts of Appeal and the Texas Supreme Court.
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Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar served as lead condemnation counsel for the West Harris County Regional Water Authority in its acquisition of many of the easements required for the construction of a 96-inch diameter water line that will transport water from Lake Houston in eastern Harris County to the client's service area in western Harris County.

Strengths

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  • Phelps Dunbar has strong expertise in real estate and condemnation matters.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

  • Phelps Dunbar are very responsive and consistently give practical and helpful guidance when requested.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

  • Phelps Dunbar is always hard working and always responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Frederick Junkin
    Frederick Junkin

    Frederick Junkin

    Fredrick Junkin is a trial attorney with expertise in condemnation and eminent domain disputes, particularly cases concerning water and fossil fuel pipelines.

    • Fred is extremely intelligent, very direct and easy to work with.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
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  • Matt Terrell
    Matt Terrell

    Matt Terrell

    Matt Terrell is a commercial real estate litigator with expertise in eminent domain, property rights and contract disputes. He is particularly adept at right-of-way acquisition and protection matters.

    • Matt's depth of legal knowledge combined with his common sense approach to eminent domain cases is a real strength.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

    • Matt is one of the finest, most hardworking lawyers that I have ever known.

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