Don’t Let Eminent Domain Derail Your Business

Receiving a condemnation notice or experiencing hardships because of a highway expansion project affecting your property does not have to spell disaster for you. Consider the threat of eminent domain to mean it’s time to stand strong for your rights. Matt Hurt, with experience and education in the field of civil engineering, is imminently qualified to help you do that. Learn about his background and qualifications through his image below:

With Matt Hurt on your side, you will be ready to face your challenger, whether it is a governmental agency (such as a State, County, or City, or a local water district), or a private entity seeking to use the power of eminent domain (such as a pipeline company or an electric transmission line company). Consult with the Law Office of Matt Hurt, PLLC, to begin collaborating with Matt’s team on a customized approach to meet your needs. Every property is different. There is never just one solution to the problem.

Your eminent domain attorney should be experienced, confident and accomplished. Choose someone with a solid reputation and an understanding of both the technical and legal knowledge required to understand the details of a condemnation case. Your lawyer must have trial experience and trial success. Brokers, appraisers, and others who may contact you are not trial lawyers and oftentimes do not know the nuanced law of eminent domain in Texas.

In his previous position with another law firm, Locke Lord, LLP, Matt represented both condemning authorities and property owners who were being targeted by eminent domain. His background as a civil engineer helps equip him for the task of evaluating the impact of public works projects on area properties. He has been selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers list now for 10 consecutive years and has earned other professional honors and qualifications as well. Only 5% of lawyers in the state are selected each year.

You can enlist the Law Office of Matt Hurt, PLLC, for the tasks of either stopping eminent domain (when the taking is not necessary for a legitimate public use) or negotiating maximum remuneration for you (when a government entity is taking some or all of your land). If they won’t pay willingly, Matt knows the best ways to win for you in a jury trial. He can also compel the government to compensate you through an inverse eminent domain claim or lawsuit.

If an eminent domain taking is on your horizon, request a consultation with Matt Hurt at your earliest convenience. Discover the value of working with an experienced lawyer with robust technical, legal and personal qualifications.

Get in touch with him at the Law Office of Matt Hurt, PLLC, by calling 214-838-0262 or sending an email inquiry.

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