Best Law Firms in the United States for Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

If you are involved in an eminent domain, condemnation, or inverse condemnation case in the State of Texas, let the attorneys at Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo, PLLC put their combined 150 years of experience to work for you. Our team of Texas attorneys practice only one type of law: eminent domain. We possess the legal knowledge, creativity, innovative spirit, resources, and experience to help you reach a desired resolution. Contact us today through our contact form or by calling our Austin office to speak with a Texas eminent domain lawyer.

The eminent domain law firm of Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo, PLLC has been helping property owners throughout Texas for more than 35 years with eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and regulatory taking cases. Our client list includes national, regional, and local landowners, landlords, and tenants. Most of our cases come from referrals from our past clients, real estate brokers, and from other law firms that want their clients to benefit from counsel that only works in this narrow area of law. Through the years, our Texas eminent domain attorneys have handled some of the largest and most legally significant eminent domain and condemnation cases in the state, in cities including Arlington, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Plano, and San Antonio.

If you are involved in an eminent domain, condemnation, or inverse condemnation case in the State of Texas, let the lawyers at Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo, PLLC put their experience to work for you. Contact an eminent domain or condemnation attorney at our Austin office today to learn more about your case.

Clarke Gallagher Barbiero Amuso & Glassman Law is a leading law firm with 6 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 4 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2023. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Clarke Gallagher Barbiero Amuso & Glassman Law has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law, Education Law and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning.

Clarke Gallagher Barbiero Amuso & Glassman Law is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Clarke Gallagher Barbiero Amuso & Glassman Law has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Deep Island Roots, World View

Over Sixty Years of Service to our Community. Our firm traces its roots back to 1963 when Frank Damon and Henry Shigekane founded a unique law firm. The ethnic and cultural mix inherent in our firm’s origin has continued as we have grown and is reflected by our ability to offer clients services in such languages as Japanese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French, in addition to English.

Throughout our history, a diverse array of our attorneys have faithfully and steadfastly served our clients with a wide range of legal services. As Hawaii changed from the 1960’s until now, Damon Key adapted to meet the ever-evolving marketplace for legal services and now stands as one of Hawaii’s top law firms. Today, our attorneys provide civil legal services to local, national, and international clients, in both transactional and litigation practice areas. Damon Key attorneys take on pro bono cases and support Hawaii’s non-profit companies as members of their Boards of Directors. Through our membership with the international law firm affiliation, Meritas, and our deep involvement with the American Bar Association and Hawaii Bar Association, Damon Key is also ready to help our clients expand their reach beyond Hawaii’s shores into new markets on the continent and beyond.

At Damon Key, we think that firms are best judged by their people. Ours are committed, energetic and enthusiastic. We relish challenges. We temper intelligence and determination with wisdom conferred by a healthy sense of humor, a variety of experiences and a worldview that includes devotion to community and friends. Our firm attracts some of the freshest, brightest talents in law.

Clients benefit from the depth of expertise and diverse backgrounds of our attorneys, the synergy of working relationships within the firm, our multi-language capabilities, and our experience in business management, construction, teaching, science and engineering. We have earned a reputation for preventing and resolving client problems. We consistently strive to achieve cost-effective results, while keeping each client informed throughout the process. We understand that success is measured by client satisfaction.

Our office is in the center of the Honolulu business district, taking the 16th floor of Pauahi Tower at Bishop Square. We are the sole Hawaii firm that is part of the Meritas network of more than 187 independent law firms in at least 94 countries.

Our practice groups include: Appeals • Business & Commercial Law • Condominium & Community Association Law • Construction Law • Creditor's Rights & Bankruptcy • Immigration & Naturalization Law • Insurance • Land Use & Eminent Domain • Litigation & Dispute Resolution • Real Estate • Taxation • Wills, Trusts & Estates

For more about our firm, visit our website at www.hawaiilawyer.com.

With a rich history deeply rooted in the Central Iowa legal community, Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. boasts one of the largest Iowa-based teams of attorneys practicing in more than 90 areas of law. As a general practice law firm, we provide clients with the highest quality of legal representation, and we recognize the importance of providing personalized representation for each client. Ultimately, our goal is to provide legal services and counseling which enhance the reputation of both the client and the attorney involved.

Welcome to Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, a regional law practice with longstanding roots and a forward-looking perspective. Our work includes real estate, land use, construction, probate, and environmental law. Real estate plays a central role in our practice, and with more than a century of combined legal experience, our attorneys provide practical guidance and sound business judgment tailored to each matter.

Statewide real estate knowledge. Regional insight. Local understanding. In the context of real estate development across Western Washington, Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess brings a thorough understanding of both regional trends and local requirements. Our attorneys draw on experience throughout the state, with familiarity in jurisdictions ranging from King County to the Oregon border. This breadth allows us to assist clients with projects throughout the Puget Sound region and surrounding communities.

Our team is committed to thoughtful and responsive legal service. We approach each matter with care and attention to detail, taking the time to understand our clients, their objectives, and the practical realities of their projects. We value attorney-client relationships grounded in communication and collaboration, which help support informed decisions and effective outcomes.

You Deserve It. We Deliver. 

Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon, PLLC is an established civil litigation law firm that protects the interests of injured individuals and resolves disputes faced by small businesses throughout Western North Carolina from our offices in Asheville and Waynesville, NC. We are committed to providing an exceptional level of service and personal attention to each and every individual.

We believe our best representation is to help you minimize risk and avoid being sued. Whether solving a contract disagreement, a commercial or residential real estate dispute, a construction-related issue, or obtaining just compensation for damages caused by another’s negligence, our trial lawyers protect you and your business in and out of court. Respected, Experienced Asheville LawyersWe provide legal solutions to problems that matter – for you and your business. It all matters.

Practicing together since 2000, our lawyers bring nearly a century of cumulative experience to help resolve your conflicts. To find out how we can help you, call Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC at 828-251-1588 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.

Since 1973, Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns has served businesses and individuals throughout the Tampa Bay region from offices in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa. The firm provides legal counsel and business guidance to help clients address legal issues, evaluate options, and plan for the future.

Our attorneys advise clients across a range of practice areas, assisting with business formation and development, daily operations, transactions, disputes, and long‑term planning. By learning about each client’s objectives and circumstances, we focus on delivering practical guidance and responsive service aligned with their needs.

The firm represents a diverse group of clients, from local entrepreneurs to established regional and national companies. Clients include real estate developers, healthcare providers, accounting and engineering firms, commercial lenders, private equity funds, local governments, special districts, and individuals throughout Florida and beyond.

Jones Walker LLP is among the largest 145 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. The firm is committed to providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies doing business in the United States and abroad.

Since 2012, The BTI Consulting Group has named Jones Walker to its Client Service A-Team, which identifies the top client service firms in the nation. The firm has previously been named to both the A-Team and BTI's Client Service 30, a list of top 30 firms in the country for dedication to client service. Clients have recognized Jones Walker for consistent excellence in areas such as client focus, anticipating the client's needs, and understanding the client's business.

SOLVING LEGAL PROBLEMS SINCE 1972 

When you have legal questions, you want trusted answers. At Marquis Aurbach, we have been providing high-quality legal services to clients since 1972. Whether you are thinking of creating a trust or selling property, or any of our many other legal areas of focus, we have the long-standing experience to answer your questions and solve your problems. We have a depth of knowledge that can only come with time.

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless is a commercial law firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah.  We assist corporate clients and individuals with transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters on a local, national and international basis. We have earned a reputation for our extensive experience handling complex financing, acquisitions and commercial transactions as well as bet-the-farm litigation, arbitration and mediation.

The firm was founded in 1975 with an emphasis on the importance of people, preparation and performance.  We recognize that building true relationships with our clients is the very foundation of our success.  This is accomplished through a deep understanding of our clients' needs and an intense, thorough and principled approach to every legal matter. We find solutions.  We resolve problems. We get deals done.

Southern Nevada’s dynamic and diverse business and entrepreneurial culture has fostered a complex and distinctive legal environment. Founding partners Jim Pisanelli and Todd Bice have built their practices within this setting and are widely recognized for their courtroom advocacy in both trial and appellate courts, handling complex commercial disputes and high-stakes litigation. Their professional experience includes representing a range of prominent clients, such as Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Nevada Resort Association, Inc., and others.

Our firm is built on the belief that a small, highly professional team with a consistent focus on litigation is best positioned to work closely with a carefully selected client base. This approach allows us to give meaningful attention to each matter and to address the specific goals and concerns of every client. We value thoughtful analysis, practical judgment, and creative problem-solving in our work.

As a boutique firm, we are also able to consider alternative fee arrangements tailored to the circumstances of each engagement. In addition to traditional hourly billing, we are open to flexible structures that reflect shared risk and value. We work collaboratively with our clients to develop an approach that aligns with their objectives and resources.

We believe the attorney-client relationship extends beyond the face of a legal issue. We strive to develop an intimate understanding of the client’s principles and what the client is seeking to achieve.

When a legal issue is encountered, Shannon & Wright LLP wants to be the we in the solution connecting a client to their desired outcome.

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is a business law firm serving clients throughout New England, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Concord, Manchester and Portsmouth, New Hampshire; and White River Junction, Vermont. The firm works with businesses, institutions and individuals on a wide range of legal matters that influence the region’s economic and civic landscape. Its attorneys counsel clients at every stage of growth, from early formation and financing to complex transactions, regulatory concerns and dispute resolution.

The firm advises clients across many areas of law, including corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property, tax, environmental and health care law. Its litigation team represents clients in commercial disputes, insurance matters, land use and zoning cases, labor and employment conflicts and intellectual property disputes. Attorneys also work with closely held companies, family businesses, nonprofit organizations and venture-backed companies as they address legal and operational challenges.

At Sheehan, we understand that legal needs differ from one client to the next. Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and priorities, allowing us to provide practical guidance and strategies that align with those goals.

Clients often turn to Sheehan because of the relationships the firm has built within the business community and its longstanding presence in the region. With offices across New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts, along with modern technology that supports collaboration and communication, the firm is well positioned to assist clients wherever they operate.

Sheehan is also a member of Lex Mundi, an international association of independent law firms that connects member firms to legal resources and relationships around the world.

A full service Southeastern-based law firm representing clients across the United States and internationally, Stites & Harbison PLLC is known as a preeminent firm managing sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation, and complex regulatory matters on a daily basis. The firm represents a broad spectrum of clients including multinational corporations, financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, health care organizations, manufacturers, private companies, nonprofit organizations, family-owned businesses and individuals. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is one of the oldest law practices in the nation.

The firm maintains 11 offices across six states--Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia--and is able to service the needs of international clients with its memberships in Business Counsel, Inc. and Lex Mundi. Additionally, Stites & Harbison is a member of The Harmonie Group, the national network of top litigation law firms, and is the Kentucky representative to the prestigious Southern Law Network.

At Taft, we work together across offices and practice areas to help clients address legal and business challenges efficiently and strategically. Our attorneys focus on practical solutions designed to support clients’ goals, whether they are managing day-to-day operations, navigating complex transactions, or resolving disputes.

With more than 1,250 attorneys, Taft serves clients from offices in Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Delaware, Ohio; Aspen, Denver, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; Detroit and Southfield, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Indianapolis, Indiana; Covington, Kentucky; Phoenix, Arizona; Stuart and West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; and Washington, D.C.

Taft represents individuals, privately held businesses, public companies, nonprofits, and institutions across established and emerging industries throughout the United States and internationally.

The firm advises clients in a broad range of practice areas, including:

• Business
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring
• Employment and Labor Relations
• Energy
• Environmental
• Health Care
• Intellectual Property
• Lending and Finance
• Litigation
• Private Client
• Real Estate
• Tax

Since 1885, Taft has remained focused on delivering responsive legal counsel and client service tailored to the needs of businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Affiliated Businesses

Taft attorneys regularly collaborate with affiliated businesses to provide clients with additional consulting and advisory services in a variety of industries and operational areas. These affiliated businesses include:

• Ginovus
• Taft Advisors LLC
• Taft Business Consulting
• Taft Infrastructure Advisors

Through these organizations, clients have access to consulting services related to planning, forecasting, government relations, infrastructure, and public policy matters.

Awards and Honors

Taft and its attorneys have received recognition from legal industry publications and ranking organizations, including:

Main Areas of Practice:

Business: Taft represents public, private, and nonprofit clients in industries including banking, construction, finance, health care, insurance, manufacturing, private equity, real estate, retail, transportation, and utilities. The firm advises clients ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies on local, national, and cross-border matters.

Bankruptcy and Restructuring: The firm represents debtors, lenders, creditors’ committees, trustees, suppliers, developers, landlords, buyers, sellers, and other parties in restructuring matters, insolvency proceedings, transactions, and related litigation across multiple industries.

Employment and Labor Relations: Taft advises employers on labor and employment matters, including workplace policies, litigation, labor relations, employee benefits and ERISA compliance, workplace safety, immigration matters, and workers’ compensation issues.

Energy: The firm represents energy providers, utilities, developers, independent power producers, transmission companies, and other participants in the energy sector on regulatory, transactional, and operational matters.

Environmental: Taft handles environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, enforcement matters, environmental due diligence, toxic tort claims, Superfund matters, Brownfields redevelopment, and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Health Care: The firm advises hospitals, physicians, health systems, research institutions, and medical device, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies on business, regulatory, reimbursement, litigation, employment, and compliance matters.

Intellectual Property: Taft counsels clients on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and intellectual property litigation, including matters involving pharmaceuticals, life sciences, software, and internet-related technologies.

Lending and Finance: The firm represents lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financing transactions, including asset-based lending, acquisition finance, mezzanine financing, real estate finance, equipment leasing, regulatory compliance, and consumer financial services matters.

Litigation: Taft represents clients in state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and regulatory matters involving commercial disputes, antitrust, bankruptcy, construction, environmental claims, intellectual property, securities, product liability, white collar defense, and other complex litigation matters.

Private Client: The firm advises individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, succession planning, trusts and estates, charitable planning, and tax-related matters.

Real Estate: Taft represents clients in matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, land use, construction, property management, and real estate litigation.

Tax: The firm advises corporations, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, joint ventures, and individuals on tax planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, mergers and acquisitions, international tax matters, state and local taxation, and tax controversy matters.