Luke Ellis

Attorney Luke Ellis is a partner with the Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP law firm, which has law offices in Austin and Houston, Texas. A top-rated and award-winning trial lawyer with more than 19 years of legal experience, Mr. Ellis focuses his practice on eminent domain, and he provides unmatched advocacy and support to clients across the state who have had their land taken or are under threat of having their land taken by the government or other condemnation authorities.Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Ellis has successfully handled all stages of litigation involving eminent domain matters, and he remains fully committed to doing whatever is necessary to protect his clients' rights while helping them achieve the positive outcomes they seek as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.From his efforts, he has obtained numerous favorable jury verdicts and settlements for his clients against some of the largest energy providers and government entities.A leader in his field, Mr. Ellis has published numerous articles and conducted lectures and continuing legal education seminars across his region on a variety of topics related to eminent domain, and he currently teaches as an adjunct law professor on eminent domain at the University of Texas School of Law. He also  lobbies before the state legislature on eminent domain reform.Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Ellis has earned designation as one of the top eminent domain lawyers in the state, and the Austin Bar Association voted him Austin's Outstanding Young Lawyer in 2009. He also won the Austin Under 40 Award as well as Austin United Way's 2007 Young Professional of the Year.A 1997 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Ellis obtained his Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 2002. He holds his license to practice in New York as well as Texas, and he is admitted to practice before all U.S. District Courts in Texas.Mr. Ellis is also an active member of several local, state and national legal organizations, and he supports his local community through his involvement with Austin Parks Foundation and other civic and charitable organizations in his area.