Best Lawyers in America for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
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Bruce B. Tidwell is a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group devoting a substantial portion of his practice defending clients in civil litigation involving real estate issues, such as title and boundary disputes, as well as representing both landowners and condemning authorities in eminent domain litigation. Bruce also works with healthcare providers on a variety of regulatory and contracting issues. Based on this work, Bruce has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Health Law every year sin...
R. Mark Alexander Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. R. Mark practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized R. Mark Alexander Jr. since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same g...
Joan has over thirty years of experience in eminent domain and condemnation law and has taught seminars to other lawyers on how to handle condemnation cases involving commercial property. She has a wide range of experience in federal district court, federal bankruptcy court, and many state court systems. Joan has been inducted as a Lifetime Member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums for obtaining multiple recoveries for her clients in excess of One Million Dollars. She ha...
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 commissioner...
Don joined the firm in 1993 and is the Managing Partner and Chair of the firm’s Commercial Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights Practice Group. He practices in the areas of eminent domain, commercial real estate finance, civil litigation, construction law, and business bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He has provided advice and counsel to clients in commercial real estate financing, loan workouts, construction matters, collections and foreclosures and has successfully represent...
Jeffrey B. Bell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Jeffrey B. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey B. Bell since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey B. Bell is held by other lawyers.
Alma Sobo litigates a range of complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts, spanning real property litigation, contract disputes, financial services litigation, and class actions. Ms. Sobo has represented clients through all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation dispute resolution, complex civil discovery practice, mediation, trials, appeals, and enforcement of judgment. Ms. Sobo is experienced in project management, research and writing, and is persistent and p...
Clarissa Levingston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Clarissa practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Clarissa Levingston since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Clarissa Levingston is held by other lawyers.
3 Things to Know About Brian Lagesse: He was selected for inclusion on the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2024–2026).* He is a member of the Appraisal Institute and LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce. He has represented hundreds of property owners in eminent domain matters. Brian Lagesse is an eminent domain attorney at the GA Eminent Domain Law Firm , a division of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. He advises and repr...
Kaley Duncan Ward is a senior associate attorney practicing in the areas of eminent domain, civil litigation, and estate planning. Ms. Ward primarily represents condemning authorities throughout the Northern Virginia area and is well-versed in Virginia eminent domain law and property valuation issues. Since starting practice in 2018, Ms. Ward has assisted numerous clients through the estate planning process. She has also represented clients in multiple areas of civil litigation including cont...
Forrest Cohrs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Forrest practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Forrest Cohrs since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Forrest Cohrs is held by other la...
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