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Charles B. McFarland

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2011.
811 Louisiana Street, Suite 2520 Houston, Texas 77002-1401
(713) 325-9700
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Firm: McFarland PLLC
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Overview
Firm

McFarland PLLC


Years In Practice

27


Phone Number (713) 325-9700

Charles is a board-certified civil trial lawyer and primarily represents property owners in securing just compensation when government takes private property for public use. While his experience has included takings projects for highway expansion, pipelines, electric  transmission lines, and flood control, Charles’s principal practice is focused on highway and roadway widening projects impacting retail, commercial, and industrial uses.

Charles has obtained successful special commissioners’ awards, jury verdicts, settlements, and judgments for clients in condemnation cases across the State, including Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Waller County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Williamson County, Dallas County, Matagorda County, Wharton County, Angelina County, Austin County, San Jacinto County, Titus County, Presidio County, and Val Verde County. 

Charles’s business acumen and legal ability is well-regarded in legal community, as exemplified by his selection by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and Texas Super Lawyers in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Charles has the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability.

He has handled appeals of condemnation cases and other matters in the First, Fourth, Sixth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals and in the Texas Supreme Court. Charles was formerly a partner in the Condemnation and Land Use Litigation practice group of Vinson & Elkins LLP.

He has been board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law since 2003.  

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
What is the scope of this lawyer's practice?
 
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law - 100%
How is this lawyer compensated?
Contingency Fees
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on a contingency fee.
Fixed Fees
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on a flat fee.
Hourly
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on an hourly fee.
Bar Admissions
Texas
Admitted in 1995
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Charles B. McFarland
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Houston (2020)
  • Board Certified, Civil Trial Law
  • International Society of Barristers
  • Keeton Fellow
Organizations & Affiliations
Houston Bar Foundation
Member
Texas Association of Civil Trial & Appellate Specialists
Board Member, Past President
Texas Bar Foundation
Member
Work Experience
Vinson & Elkins LLP
1995 - 2009
Education
University of Texas - Austin, Juris Doctorate, with honors
Graduated 1995
University of Texas - Austin, BA
Graduated 1991
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (713) 325-9700
811 Louisiana Street, Suite 2520
Houston, Texas 77002-1401
Houston, Texas 77002-1401
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