There are few rights more important in Texas than a person’s land or property rights. Unfortunately, more now than ever there are those who have no problem in violating other’s land rights, whether it be residential, farm and ranch or commercial property. Sometimes the threat is from a developer, a neighbor, a relative or a governmental entity. It may be land or structures that you own or business property that is owned by you or your corporation.
Jad Stepp has over 40 years of trial experience in Houston and the surrounding counties and the sharpened expertise and passion necessary to zealously protect your rights and resolve your property disputes.
The Stepp Law Firm handles litigation and disputes involving:
- Eminent Domain
- Partition disputes
- Boundary line disputes
- Probate actions
- Adverse possession
- Easements and use
Eminent Domain
Eminent domain refers to the power of government entities to take private property for public use. The process through which the government takes the property is referred to as condemnation. Eminent domain is used to condemn land and the physical improvements thereon, but it also covers other types of personal property. The right to condemn extends to various government agencies, and often to entities working under the authority of a government, such as transportation and utility commissions.
Partition Disputes
These disputes arise when landowners need to divide land owned by multiple parties, or to sell the land and dived the proceeds.
Boundary Line Disputes
These disputes arise when neighbors or contiguous landowners disagree as to where their respective property boundaries are located and usually also involve a building or structure that may be situated on, or across a boundary.
Probate Actions
Many times, probate disputes involve the distribution of property, which even during and after probate cause disagreement between the beneficiaries. As to who owns certain property.
Adverse Possession
This occurs when a person lives on or occupies another’s land for a long period of time and claims ownership.
Easements and Use
These conflicts usually arise between HOAs, Governmental entities and neighbors as to whether a landowner is improperly using or maintaining some part of his or her land.
We understand how emotionally draining land disputes can be and approach each case separately and on a personal level. Having a seasoned attorney to assist in the complex issues involved in these disputes is not only helpful, but essential. We start with an initial discussion, followed by reviewing your documents and if necessary, obtaining those which could have a bearing on the resolution of the dispute. It may also be necessary to view the land in question. Next, will visit again to answer your questions and seek further information from you, if needed. We will then fully discuss your rights and the law, and our opinion regarding the best course of action to take to favorably resolve the dispute, whether that be through negotiation, mediation, or trial.
Contact Our Litgation Attorney in Texas Today to Get Started
If you anticipate being involved in a property dispute, or are involved is such a dispute, let Stepp Law Firm be your local lawyer. Jad has over 40 years of experience. Feel free to contact us by telephone at (713) 336-7200 or by using the form below. You deserve the peace of mind knowing that you have a lawyer on your side with experience, compassion and one who will vigorously protect your property rights and truly has your best interest in mind.