J. Mark Breeding
Partner
Mark's practice includes representing governmental bodies, other condemning authorities and landowners in eminent domain proceedings and inverse condemnation cases. In addition, Mark represents plaintiffs and defendants in real property, construction, environmental, flooding, land use, general commercial and civil rights litigation. He provides representation for municipalities and other governmental bodies in general public law matters and represents parties to real estate litigation matters. He has served as lead counsel in more than 25 trials and 25 appellate matters in land use matters.
Mark is a frequent lecturer at State Bar-sponsored seminars and conferences on condemnation-related topics, such as Issues in Condemnation: Procedures, Leases and Easements, and Challenging the Right to Take.
Representative Experience
- Clear Lake Country Club, L.P. v. Clear Lake City Water Authority
- City of Houston v. Maguire Oil Company
- Montgomery County, Texas v. State of Texas and Texas A&M University
- North Harris County Regional Water Authority water pipeline acquisition project
- San Jacinto River Authority water pipeline acquisition project
- Wind Energy Transmission Texas electrical transmission acquisition project
Professional Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2006-2012)
