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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...
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....
Marrs Ellis & Hodge Lawyers Recognized as 2022 Texas “Super Lawyers”
Texas Super Lawyers named Justin Hodge, Luke Ellis and Joe Marrs of Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP in its 2022 annual listing published by Thomson Reuters. Selection to Super Lawyers is based on peer recognition and professional achievements. Of those nominated, only...
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
Joseph Marrs Featured in The Austin Chronicle Column “The Common Law” – Relative dies with out a will – What next? (Part 2)
The Common Law Relative dies with a will – what next? (Part 2) BY JOE MARRS, FRI., MARCH 4, 2022 A relative passed away recently and the duty has fallen to me to wind up her affairs. She left a will. Where do I start? Can I do this without a lawyer? Last month's...
Joseph Marrs Featured in The Austin Chronicle Column “The Common Law” – Relative dies with out a will – What next?
The Common Law Relative dies with a will – what next? BY JOE MARRS, FRI., FEB. 4, 2022 A relative passed away recently and the duty has fallen to me to wind up her affairs. She left a will. Where do I start? Can I do this without a lawyer? Coping with a death in the...
Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP Recognized in U.S. News’ Best Law Firms
Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP ranked in the 2023 edition of U.S. News’ Best Law Firms in Austin and Houston.