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Stu Chaney Promoted to Partner at Marrs Ellis and Hodge LLP
Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of J. Stuart Chaney to partner at the firm, effective January 1, 2026. Stu’s elevation reflects his long-standing commitment to the firm and his dedicated representation of Texas landowners in eminent domain and condemnation matters. Please join us in congratulating Stu on his promotion to partner.
The Texan: Federal Appeals Court Ruling in Kemah Lawsuit Dismantles Hurdles for Citizens to Sue Local Governments
Graham Taylor, an associate attorney at Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP, recently gave his input on the Federal Appeals Court decision in the T&W Holding v. City of Kemah lawsuit. The three-judge panel from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decided "cities cannot...
Justin Hodge Interviewed Regarding the Trident Intrastate Pipeline Project on Houston Matters
Justin Hodge, a Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP partner, was interviewed on Houston Matters with Craig Cohen regarding the upcoming Kinder Morgan Trident Pipeline project crossing the State of Texas. You can listen to it here:...
Veterans Sworn in to Texas Bar by Governor
On November 9, 2024, Rhett Roberson was one of several veterans invited to the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Texas to be sworn in by Governor Greg Abbott. Marrs Ellis & Hodge welcomes Mr. Roberson as the firm’s newest attorney. Mr. Roberson served with the United States Army, 82nd Airborne, in Afghanistan.
CBS7 News: DeLa Express Pipeline to become longest in Texas, raising eminent domain concerns
Kyle Baum, a partner at Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP in Austin, emphasized the need for property owners to seek legal counsel when dealing with pipeline companies.
“Any documents that landowners are asked to sign were likely drafted by the pipeline company’s lawyers, so they may not be in the owner’s best interest. That’s where an attorney can help evaluate.”
Ashley Wilder Promoted to Partner at Marrs Ellis and Hodge LLP
Marrs Ellis and Hodge LLP is excited to announce the promotion of Ashley Wilder to partner at the firm. Ashley’s elevation to partner underscores her exceptional expertise and dedication in the field of eminent domain and condemnation law. Please join us in congratulating Ashley Wilder on this well-deserved promotion.
KXAN: What rights do Texas property owners have in eminent domain cases?
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...
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...