Luke Ellis, an eminent domain and condemnation trial lawyer and partner at Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP in Austin, represents several impacted property owners affected by the I-35 expansion proposal. Read...
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KWTX: Texas Parks and Wildlife will discuss potential use of eminent domain on Fairfield Lake State Park
“Eminent domain is the right of the government to take private property for a public purpose,” Jacob Merkord, JD, at Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP said. “The state has a lot of power to decide which properties it wants to acquire, so it’s very difficult for a landowner...
KVUE: Travis County commissioners, Central Texans push for I-35 project changes
"TxDOT's view is, 'Well, that's not a big deal, just go find somewhere else to operate your business,'" said Luke Ellis, founding partner of Marrs Ellis & Hodge law firm. Ellis, an eminent domain lawyer, said he's representing several property owners and...
KERA News: A Texas lawmaker wants to use eminent domain to save a state park. Can it be done?
KERA's Bekah Morr spoke with Austin attorney Luke Ellis about how eminent domain works in Texas, and whether it could save the state park. Listen to the story above or read the transcript below. Read...
KXAN: Luke Ellis on I-35 expansion – what are your rights?
Though the move wouldn’t be immediate, there are a number of factors tied to what’s being called one of the biggest displacement projects in Central Texas in recent times. That’s according to eminent domain lawyer Luke Ellis with Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP....
Taco Cabana heiress sues former financial adviser for mishandling $20M trust
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Taco-Cabana-heiress-sues-adviser-17024866.php
Joe Marrs Featured in Best Lawyers: Busting a Trust
https://issuu.com/bestlawyers/docs/2021-summer-business-edition/26
Luke Ellis Quoted in ABC News Story
Luke Ellis quoted in a national ABC News story regarding the status of Trump's border wall and the implications for landowners. After pledging not to build up Trump's border wall, Biden's intentions remain unclear- ABC News
The National Trial Lawyers Announces the Re-Selection of Justin Hodge as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Texas After One Year
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Justin Hodge of Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP in Houston has been re-selected as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Texas after his first year as an exceptionally respected member. This honor has been given...
DART “Silver Line” May Damage Businesses in Dallas – Fox News 4 Features Justin Hodge
Dallas Fox 4 discusses the impact of the DART "Silver Line" on business owners and interviews Marrs Ellis & Hodge, LLP partner, Justin Hodge, regarding property rights reform....