Mark Merrell's profile

    Mark Merrell

    Top rated Eminent Domain attorney in Houston, Texas

    Education Qualification:

    The University of Chicago Law School

    Practice Areas:

    Eminent domain

    811 Louisiana Street, Suite 2520Houston, Texas, 77002

    First Admitted: 2005, Texas

    Professional Webpage: https://www.mcfarlandpllc.com/attorney/merrell-mark-l/

    Bar / Professional Activity:
    • Texas, 2005
    • Owners Counsel of America, Affiliate Member, 2023
    Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):
    • Settlement - V-Tex Pipeline v. Omaha Ranch - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against pipeline company, 2022.
    • Settled - City of Houston vs. R.J. Corman Equipment, Co., LLC - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against the City of Houston, 2022
    • Settled - City of Stafford vs. Riverpoint Holdings LLC - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against the City of Stafford, 2022
    • Settled - State of Texas vs. Marine, Inc. - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against the State of Texas, 2023
    • Settled - Matterhorn Pipeline v. Marshall Marek - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against Matterhorn Pipeline, 2023
    • Settled - City of Houston vs. Kingwood Property Company - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against City of Houston, 2023
    • Settled - State of Texas vs. Second Baptist Church - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against the State of Texas, 2023
    • Settlement - AMP Pipeline v. Five Star Wagyu Ranch - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against AMP Pipeline, 2023
    • Settlement - State of Texas v. Bugai-Krueger - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against State of Texas, 2022
    • Jury Verdict - State of Texas - AK Texas Venture - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against the State of Texas, 2017
    • Settlement - State of Texas vs. Redfish Island, Inc - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against the State of Texas, 2022
    • Settlement - State of Texas vs. PHCG Investments - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against the State of Texas, 2023
    • Settlement - North Harris County Regional Water Authority v. AEI Healthcare Portfolio II DST. Condemnation Case. Represented the Defendant-Landowner, 2023.
    • Settled - State of Texas v. Mr. W Fireworks - Represented the Defendant-Landowner against the State of Texas, 2023.
    • Settlement - Fort Bend County vs. LBM Holdings - Condemnation Case. Represented the Defendant-Landowner against Fort Bend County, 2023.
    • Settlements - Permian Highway Pipeline vs. Coon, Bludau, Angel. etc. - Represented over 20 landowners in separate condemnation cases against Permian Highway Pipeline, a Kinder Morgan subsidiary, 2023.
    • Settlement - State of Texas v. Burke Naylor 1935, LLC - Condemnation Case. Represented the Defendant-Landowner against the State of Texas, 2023.
    Representative Clients:
    • West Harris County Regional Water Authority, a local water authority tasked with acquiring 30 miles of property across greater Houston for construction of a transmission water line, 2023.
    • LyondellBassell, a leader in the global chemical industry., 2021
    • M&L Spas, Inc, owner and operator of multiple location spa retailer., 2023
    • EastGroup Properties, LP, an equity real estate investment trust that currently owns over 59,000,000 square feet of industrial space, 2023.
    • PHCG Investments, LLC, holding company for Pappas-brands that includes Pappasitos and Pappadeaux restaurants, among others, 2022.
    • Peterson New Territory, LLC, real estate developer in Houston, Texas, 2022.
    • City of Richmond, Texas., 2022
    • R.J. Corman Equipment, LLC, provides all facets of railroading equipment and services, 2022.
    • UBH Holdings, LLC, homebuilder that builds homes throughout Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, 2021.
    • Second Baptist Church, large Baptist church with various locations across the Houston area., 2022
    • Rice University, preeminent institution of higher learning located in Houston, Texas, 2023
    • Mr. W Fireworks, Inc., one of the largest sellers of fireworks in Texas, with over 100 locations across the State, 2023
    • Kingwood Properties, LLC, one of numerous subsidiaries that owns dozens of Sonic franchises across Texas, 2023
    • Tri Pointe Homes Texas, Inc., large Texas-based real estate developer, 2023.
    • Landmark Industries, large real estate developer, 2023
    • Century Land Holdings, large residential developer, 2023
    • AEI Health Portfolio II DST, a Delaware Statutory Trust with substantial holdings, 2023
    • Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 256, local utility district., 2023
    • North Fort Bend Water Authority, regional water district near Houston, 2023
    Pro bono / Community Service:
    • Board Member, Athletic Booster Club (Tompkins High School), 2023
    • Member, Katy ISD Bond Committee, 2023
    Honors:
    • Family of the Year, Katy Elks Club, 2008
    • Katy ISD Athletic Hall of Honor, Katy ISD, 2017
    Educational Background:
    • Texas A&M University, B.S., Honors: summa cum laude, Major: Political Science, 2002
    Industry Groups:
    • Real Estate; Retail; Banking; Churches
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