Charles B. McFarland

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2011.

811 Louisiana Street, Suite 2520 Houston, Texas 77002-1401

(713) 325-9700

Firm: McFarland PLLC

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Overview

Firm

McFarland PLLC

Years In Practice

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)

Best Lawyers in America, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2011-2023
Best Lawyers in America, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2020 Lawyer of the Year
Board Certified, Civil Trial Law
Keeton Fellow
Texas Super Lawyers, 2012-2022
Top 100: 2020 Houston Super Lawyers
Top 100: 2021 Houston Super Lawyers
Top 100: 2022 Houston Super Lawyers

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