Kyle Hlavinka is a civil litigation associate focusing on eminent domain and trust and estate litigation. In his eminent domain practice, Kyle has represented landowners through special commissioners’ hearings, litigation, and negotiations. In his trust and estate practice, Kyle has represented clients through all phases of litigation, including evidentiary hearings.

Kyle Grew up in East Bernard, Texas. When his family’s property was taken by HSC Pipeline Partnership by eminent domain, Kyle was inspired to attend law school. The case was appealed to the Texas Supreme Court, where his family obtained a favorable ruling for landowners with respect to valuation.

Speaking engagements:

• 2022 Brazoria County Bar Association; Eminent Domain Procedures and Valuation
• 2022 CLE International Eminent Domain Conference; Hlavinka v. HSC
• 2022 Austin Bar Association Eminent Domain Section; Hlavinka v. HSC
• 2022 St. Thomas University Environmental and Property law course, guest lecturer
• 2022 Katy Bar Association; Eminent Domain Procedures and Valuation
• 2023 Half-Moon Conference; Understanding Eminent Domain Powers
• 2024-25 UH Law Center Eminent Domain Course, guest lecturer
• 2025 Brazos County No East Loop Meeting; Eminent Domain
• 2025 Waller County EDP; Eminent Domain Procedures and Valuation

Education:

• Texas A&M University; B.S. Bioenvironmental Science and Soil and Crop Science, magna cum laude
• University of Houston; J.D., magna cum laude