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When to Contact Commercial Lease Attorneys
Business owners may not realize that commercial leases are much more complex than residential leases. They can be quite lengthy and contain a lot of legal language about which responsibilities are the tenant’s, and which are the landlord’s. That’s why it’s important...

Can Someone Survey My Property Without My Permission?
Condemnation proceedings are unfortunately a regular occurrence in Texas. Government agencies and private parties often seek to condemn private property for development or utility projects. Many property owners first learn of the condemnation proceedings when they...

Texas Tortious Interference: What Are Your Rights?
When we enter into a contract with another party, we expect to receive the full benefit of our agreement, but that’s not always what happens. Whether you are buying a used car or accepting a new job, there are laws in place in Texas to protect your rights. If a third...

What is Fraudulent Misrepresentation
For most of us, when we hear the word “fraud,” we think of criminal conduct. But not all misconduct falls under criminal statutes. For instance, a used car salesman may misrepresent that a car is in great condition when in fact it has significant mechanical issues. Or...

Is it Time for a Partnership Dispute Lawyer?
Most business partnerships begin with the best of intentions. While we may anticipate some challenges and potential obstacles, rarely do we anticipate having serious disputes with our business partners. But partnership disputes do occur. Some are relatively minor,...

When to Contact a High Voltage Power Line Lawyer
Condemnation actions involving high voltage power lines are among the most damaging for landowners. According to experts, power lines located on or near a property can reduce its value by 10% to 40%. There are several reasons for this. Living close to power lines is...

How to Choose the Best Condemnation Lawyer
Condemnation proceedings occur frequently throughout Texas. For landowners, the process can be stressful, emotional, and confusing. An experienced condemnation lawyer can help you to navigate the process while ensuring that your rights are protected. But how do you...

Texas Pipeline Accident Attorney
Texas has nearly 500,000 miles of pipeline, which accounts for almost 20% of the total pipeline mileage in the U.S. Roughly half of this amount consists of natural gas and LP-gas distribution lines (approximately 160,000 miles) and hazardous liquid and natural gas...

Terminating a Franchise Agreement in Texas
Opening a franchise is an incredibly exciting experience, because you get the opportunity to run an established business without putting in the legwork of building it from the ground up. Yet franchises sometimes fail. Whatever the reason, excitement can quickly turn...

Intellectual Property Law: Do You Know Your Rights?
In this post, we will answer the question “What is intellectual property law?” We will then explore what intellectual property lawyers do and some of the key differences between copyright and intellectual property law. We’ll conclude with a discussion of intellectual...

Verbal Agreement Law: Are Contracts Enforceable When Not in Writing?
As a general rule, oral agreements are binding and enforceable under Texas law provided that they include the required elements of a valid contract — an offer, acceptance, lawful consideration, and a “meeting of the minds.” However, Texas verbal agreement law is...

Texas Contract Law
What Is Contract Law? Contract law applies to agreements between people, business entities, and/or groups. Each state has its own laws that govern the interpretation and enforcement of contracts, and contract law exists in both statutes and common law. Common law...

Non-Compete Agreement: Texas Facts
Non-compete agreements are common in the U.S. labor market. According to experts, upwards of 20% of all workers are covered by some form of a non-compete agreement. But this number varies greatly among industries. For instance, nearly half of all engineers report...

Texas Trade Secret Law
Texas trade secret law is governed by the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (TUTSA). The Act gives injured parties substantial rights and remedies in the event of a potential or actual misappropriation of trade secrets. TUTSA was first enacted in Texas in 2013 to...
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Eminent Domain in Texas [FAQ]
Texas eminent domain law is highly complex. Faced with a condemnation action, landowners have many questions and concerns. In this article, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions on eminent domain Texas. If you have any questions about the material...

Texas Inverse Condemnation
Government entities use the power of eminent domain to condemn private property for a public use. Taking private land requires the government to pay landowners just and adequate compensation. When the government fails to do so, the law allows the injured property...

The Whistler Pipeline Project, Texas
The Permian Basin is a vast and resource rich area that accounts for a significant portion of U.S. oil and gas output. With the region’s production set to double by 2025, oil and gas companies are scrambling to build supporting infrastructure throughout Texas,...

Red Oak Pipeline & Future Condemnation Proceedings in Texas
Texas landowners are all too familiar with large oil pipeline projects. These projects, while great for oil and gas companies, often negatively impact both the environment and local communities. Texas condemnation law allows oil companies and governmental entities to...

Everything You Need to Know About Just Compensation in Eminent Domain Cases
When the government (or any other condemning authority) takes your land for a public use, it is Constitutionally required to pay you just compensation. The U.S. Constitution, however, does not set forth the method or formula for determining eminent domain property...

What are the Pipeline Easement Rates in Texas?
By: Alejandro L. Padua, Attorney Head of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Practice Padua Law Firm, PLLC If a pipeline company has contacted you about installing and operating a pipeline across your property, there are many factors to consider before negotiating and...

Notice of Condemnation
What is a Notice of Condemnation? A Notice of Condemnation is a formal written notice from the federal government, or state or local government, advising the property owner that it intends to acquire the property through the power of eminent domain. Think of the...
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Who Owns the Mineral Rights on Your Property? [SURFACE RIGHTS VS. MINERAL RIGHTS]
Landowners in mineral rich states like Texas are often forced to consider the question: “Who owns the mineral rights to my property?” Unfortunately for landowners, the answer to this question is not as straight-forward as one may think. In this article we explore what...
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Can the Government take Your Property? [What you need to know]
Condemnation, in simplest terms, is the acquisition of private property by a certain public or private entity for public use. If you, as a landowner, are facing condemnation of your property, this concept may seem unjust and burdensome. It may even seem like, for...

How to Fight Eminent Domain
Both the economy and population in the State of Texas are booming. New homes and businesses require improved infrastructure. Development and infrastructure improvements require land. Unfortunately for property owners in Texas, that may include your land. Many...

Padua Law Firm Water Diversion Lawsuit Against Negligent Developer and Construction Companies
HOUSTON — A Baytown couple is suing a construction company, alleging that water was negligently diverted onto their property and caused immense damages. Heather Gantt and Daniel Gantt filed a complaint March 26 in Harris County District Court against SER Construction...

Beware of Fraudulent Timeshare Purchase Offers
It’s easy to agree to a timeshare when you’re in the vacation state of mind. Resorts approach you while you are enjoying the clear waters of a relaxing beach, or escaping to the views of a mountain-side. The often impulsive decision to buy a timeshare brings the...

Startup Companies Mistakes to Avoid and Tips to Keep In Mind
It’s hard to believe that companies such as Uber, Amazon, and Netflix began their incredibly successful journeys as startups. Many other services Americans use on a frequent basis probably began as startups, too—Postmates, Dropbox, and Slack, to name a few. These...

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies – Great Opportunity or Risky Business?
Chances are that you have heard the terms “Bitcoin,” “Ethereum,” “virtual tokens,” or “cryptocurrency” at some point within the last couple of years. Someone has probably even told you to invest in them. Or maybe you’re an entrepreneur that wants to jump on this new...

Piercing the Corporate Veil – Minimizing Your Risk
One of our roles as corporate lawyers is to use the business organizations code and applicable case law to protect our clients with the principles of limited liability. Indeed, that is why our various corporate forms exist – to shield shareholders and owners from...

Important Notice to Property Owners Along Buffalo Bayou And The West Fork Of The San Jacinto River
Important Notice to Property Owners Along Buffalo Bayou And The West Fork Of The San Jacinto River Who Were Damaged By Flooding – You Have Potential Inverse Condemnation Claims If your home or business property was flooded (or the flooding levels and duration was...

Consejos Para Los Que Han Sufrido Daños A Causa de Las Inundaciones del Huracán Harvey
Después de un huracán como Harvey, que causó daños históricos de inundaciones con sus 20 trillones de galones de lluvia torrencial, usted puede estar preguntándose que hacer cuando ha sufrido daños a su propiedad y cómo navegar el proceso de reclamación de seguros. A...

Raising Capital Through a Private Placement of Equity Securities
When an entrepreneur is starting a new business and needs to secure financing, one viable option is to raise money from investors. Such private financing may be undertaken through a private placement. Since you are essentially selling a portion of your company to one...

BB’s Cajun Café Secures Private Equity Financing for New Location
Padua Law Firm represented BB’s Café in its private offering of equity securities for its new restaurant in Pearland Texas, its sixth location in the Houston, TX area. The issuer for the private placement offering that closed and fully funded in March 2016 is Pearland...

Padua Law Firm Represents Developer in Closing $29,907,557 Funding
Padua Law Firm represented Texas Senior Housing Operator, LLC in raising and closing $29,907,557 of capital for the development, construction, and operation of senior housing community in Montgomery County, TX. The senior living community, Woodhaven Village, consists...
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Can Someone Survey My Property Without My Permission?
Condemnation proceedings are unfortunately a regular occurrence in Texas. Government agencies and private parties often seek to condemn private property for development or utility projects. Many property owners first learn of the condemnation proceedings when they...

Texas Tortious Interference: What Are Your Rights?
When we enter into a contract with another party, we expect to receive the full benefit of our agreement, but that’s not always what happens. Whether you are buying a used car or accepting a new job, there are laws in place in Texas to protect your rights. If a third...

What is Fraudulent Misrepresentation
For most of us, when we hear the word “fraud,” we think of criminal conduct. But not all misconduct falls under criminal statutes. For instance, a used car salesman may misrepresent that a car is in great condition when in fact it has significant mechanical issues. Or...

Is it Time for a Partnership Dispute Lawyer?
Most business partnerships begin with the best of intentions. While we may anticipate some challenges and potential obstacles, rarely do we anticipate having serious disputes with our business partners. But partnership disputes do occur. Some are relatively minor,...

When to Contact a High Voltage Power Line Lawyer
Condemnation actions involving high voltage power lines are among the most damaging for landowners. According to experts, power lines located on or near a property can reduce its value by 10% to 40%. There are several reasons for this. Living close to power lines is...

How to Choose the Best Condemnation Lawyer
Condemnation proceedings occur frequently throughout Texas. For landowners, the process can be stressful, emotional, and confusing. An experienced condemnation lawyer can help you to navigate the process while ensuring that your rights are protected. But how do you...

Texas Pipeline Accident Attorney
Texas has nearly 500,000 miles of pipeline, which accounts for almost 20% of the total pipeline mileage in the U.S. Roughly half of this amount consists of natural gas and LP-gas distribution lines (approximately 160,000 miles) and hazardous liquid and natural gas...

Terminating a Franchise Agreement in Texas
Opening a franchise is an incredibly exciting experience, because you get the opportunity to run an established business without putting in the legwork of building it from the ground up. Yet franchises sometimes fail. Whatever the reason, excitement can quickly turn...

Intellectual Property Law: Do You Know Your Rights?
In this post, we will answer the question “What is intellectual property law?” We will then explore what intellectual property lawyers do and some of the key differences between copyright and intellectual property law. We’ll conclude with a discussion of intellectual...

Verbal Agreement Law: Are Contracts Enforceable When Not in Writing?
As a general rule, oral agreements are binding and enforceable under Texas law provided that they include the required elements of a valid contract — an offer, acceptance, lawful consideration, and a “meeting of the minds.” However, Texas verbal agreement law is...

Texas Contract Law
What Is Contract Law? Contract law applies to agreements between people, business entities, and/or groups. Each state has its own laws that govern the interpretation and enforcement of contracts, and contract law exists in both statutes and common law. Common law...

Non-Compete Agreement: Texas Facts
Non-compete agreements are common in the U.S. labor market. According to experts, upwards of 20% of all workers are covered by some form of a non-compete agreement. But this number varies greatly among industries. For instance, nearly half of all engineers report...

Texas Trade Secret Law
Texas trade secret law is governed by the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (TUTSA). The Act gives injured parties substantial rights and remedies in the event of a potential or actual misappropriation of trade secrets. TUTSA was first enacted in Texas in 2013 to...
![Eminent Domain in Texas [FAQ]](https://www.padualaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Padua-FAQ.jpg)
Eminent Domain in Texas [FAQ]
Texas eminent domain law is highly complex. Faced with a condemnation action, landowners have many questions and concerns. In this article, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions on eminent domain Texas. If you have any questions about the material...

Texas Inverse Condemnation
Government entities use the power of eminent domain to condemn private property for a public use. Taking private land requires the government to pay landowners just and adequate compensation. When the government fails to do so, the law allows the injured property...

The Whistler Pipeline Project, Texas
The Permian Basin is a vast and resource rich area that accounts for a significant portion of U.S. oil and gas output. With the region’s production set to double by 2025, oil and gas companies are scrambling to build supporting infrastructure throughout Texas,...

Red Oak Pipeline & Future Condemnation Proceedings in Texas
Texas landowners are all too familiar with large oil pipeline projects. These projects, while great for oil and gas companies, often negatively impact both the environment and local communities. Texas condemnation law allows oil companies and governmental entities to...

Everything You Need to Know About Just Compensation in Eminent Domain Cases
When the government (or any other condemning authority) takes your land for a public use, it is Constitutionally required to pay you just compensation. The U.S. Constitution, however, does not set forth the method or formula for determining eminent domain property...

What are the Pipeline Easement Rates in Texas?
By: Alejandro L. Padua, Attorney Head of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Practice Padua Law Firm, PLLC If a pipeline company has contacted you about installing and operating a pipeline across your property, there are many factors to consider before negotiating and...

Notice of Condemnation
What is a Notice of Condemnation? A Notice of Condemnation is a formal written notice from the federal government, or state or local government, advising the property owner that it intends to acquire the property through the power of eminent domain. Think of the...
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