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PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY

Advocating for Your Rights

If your property rights are at risk due to the threat of condemnation from the government or a utility company, or if a utility company is proposing to route a power line across your property and has filed a case at the Public Utility Commission, it’s essential to seek legal assistance to protect your interests.

We’ve been fighting for

landowners’ rights for

over 35 years.

EMINENT DOMAIN + CONDEMNATION

Have you been notified that a project will be occurring on your land and/or your land will be condemned?

If your property rights are at risk due to a condemnation threat from the government or a utility company, it’s essential to seek legal assistance to protect your interests. The party seeking to condemn your property may have a team of lawyers, landmen, and other professionals working on their behalf, which is why you need an experienced lawyer to help level the playing field.

PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION LAW

Have you been notified that a transmission line may affect your property?

If a utility company is planning to route a power line across your property and has filed a case at the Public Utility Commission, it’s important to act quickly to protect your rights. At Morgan Williamson, we practice both eminent domain law and administrative law, and we can help ensure that your voice is heard in the routing process. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.

Don’t face this

daunting

challenge alone.

If you have received a notice you may have a power line routed across your property or that your property will need to be condemned for an infrastructure project, you might be uncertain about what to do next. Don’t worry, we can help!

Our lawyers can assist you by answering your questions, helping you determine your options, and supporting you throughout the process.

With our expertise, you can feel confident in your ability to fight back against any attempt to unjustly take what is rightfully yours.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and take the first step towards protecting your property.

Protect your interests with

the help of an experienced attorney

J. Tyler Topper, PARTNER

TTOPPER@MW-LAW.COM

Tyler is a trusted professional whose entire practice revolves around protecting the property rights of Texas landowners. With years of experience, he has honed his skills in representing clients who are facing the daunting prospect of of a case at the Public Utility Commission or a condemnation case filed by TxDOT, an electric utility company or other condemning authority.

His extensive knowledge of PUC and eminent domain, as well as the unique challenges facing landowners in these type cases make him a go-to choice for anyone seeking a skilled and knowledgeable attorney to protect their interests. With Tyler on your side, you can rest assured that you have a dedicated and passionate advocate fighting for YOU every step of the way.

Esther Fraser, OF COUNSEL

EFRASER@MW-LAW.COM

Esther prides herself on achieving extraordinary results for her clients. With a distinguished background as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas, where she represented TxDOT in condemnation proceedings, Esther now focuses exclusively on zealously advocating for landowners facing government takings.

Her deep and comprehensive experience with the condemnation process—originally gained from representing the government—gives her unique and invaluable insight into the challenges landowners encounter. Esther leverages this knowledge to secure superior results and maximize compensation for her clients.

Esther has won spades of eminent domain cases at the administrative, trial, appellate, and even Texas Supreme Court level. She has extensive experience handling condemnation cases involving rural, retail, commercial, industrial, residential, and special-use properties.

Esther is exceptionally committed and honored to empower her clients with the knowledge and resources required to navigate one of the most complex and consequential legal issues they may face: a condemnation case.

Esther is fluent in Spanish.

Chris Stewart, PARTNER

CSTEWART@MW-LAW.COM

Chris advocates for your interest in your land and your right to just and fair compensation. Chris is a trial lawyer. He handles administrative trials and proceedings at the Public Utility Commission, commissioners’ hearings, and jury trials. 

Chris has managed real estate litigation of all degrees of complexity, including eminent domain, estate litigation, and adverse possession cases. The condemning authority is going to have attorneys and expert witnesses on their side against you. Their goal is to take your land while paying you as little as possible. Chris, alongside you and Tyler, will do his best to prevent that from happening.  

Final compensation

could exceed the initial

offer. Don’t miss out on

what you’re entitled to.

You don’t have to face a property rights threat alone – there are options available to help protect your interests. And remember, you are entitled to fair compensation for any taking of your property rights.

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