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Step 4 – Texas Land Condemnation Process

In this video, Attorney Philip Hundl describes Step 4 of his timeline of the Texas Land Condemnation Process. You can arrange a meeting with Philip by calling or texting 800-266-4870. We can arrange a meeting in person, online or by phone.

Step 4 of the Texas Land Condemnation Process Timeline

Summary of Step 4 of the Texas Land Condemnation Process Timeline

Hi, it’s Philip Hundl, and I’m here to talk to you about Step 4 of the Texas land condemnation process timeline. This step involves the filing of a petition for condemnation. It’s crucial to understand the timeline here, as the condemnor cannot file the petition right after sending the final offer letter. They must wait at least 14 days after sending the final offer packet.

Check the Petition for Condemnation Carefully

Once you receive the petition, whether through your lawyer or directly, you need to ensure it matches what you understand the taking to be from the initial offer letter and the final offer packet. Sometimes, the petition may vary from what the final offer letter and the appraisal say on the taking. If that’s the case, bring it up with your attorney so they can discuss it with the condemnor’s attorney.

It’s also important to pay attention to the proposed easement and the terms and conditions in the pleading, as they don’t always match. The proposed easement terms may be more favorable than what’s in the pleading, or the pleading may give more broad rights and authorities to the condemnor.

When you receive the petition, take the time to review it carefully. The petition is multi-pages long, so read it thoroughly. If you have an attorney, your attorney will most likely get a copy of the petition from the condemnor. In some cases, your attorney may work with the condemnor’s attorney to waive service, so you don’t get served with the petition. However, sometimes you may still get served, even if your lawyer says not to.

Get an Experienced Attorney to Help You Through the Condemnation Process

To summarize, Step 4 of the Texas land condemnation process involves the filing of a petition for condemnation. You need to ensure the petition matches what you understand the taking to be and pay attention to the proposed easement and the terms and conditions in the pleading.

Remember, you’re not alone in this process; you should work closely with an experienced attorney who can help you navigate the condemnation process and protect your rights.

Thank you for tuning in, and I’ll be back soon to discuss Step 5 of the Texas land condemnation process.

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About Attorney Philip Hundl

Philip J. Hundl’s law firm is Land Rights Law, PLLC. His practice focuses on helping landowners in litigation including condemnation and eminent domain, land partitions, easement and boundary disputes, and land dispute mediation.

Before returning home to Wharton County, Mr. Hundl practiced law with the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, now Norton Rose Fulbright, in its San Antonio and Houston offices, primarily in the areas of products liability, commercial litigation and international arbitration. He received his Juris Doctorate law degree from the University of Denver, College of Law. Mr. Hundl is admitted to practice law in all state courts of Texas, and in the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Federal District Courts of Texas.

If you have questions about condemnation and your rights as a landowner, please call 800-266-4870 for an appointment with Philip Hundl. You can also get a no-obligation case evaluation by clicking this link and completing the form.

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