Biography
Brad Anderson is an eminent domain attorney with extensive experience representing condemning authorities and landowners throughout the state of Texas. Brad has extensive experience in every area of the land acquisition process and advises clients on the legal, political, and practical challenges that come with voluntary and involuntary land acquisition. During his tenure with the firm, Brad has facilitated the acquisition of hundreds of parcels needed for electric transmission lines, oil/gas pipelines, water/wastewater pipelines, drainage facilities, railroads, educational facilities, and other public projects — and has represented landowners seeking to secure just compensation associated with the same.
Education
B.S., University of Texas at Austin
J.D., cum laude, Texas Tech University School of Law
- Student Bar Association, President
- Board of Barristers, Trial Advocacy, Vice-Chair
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- Served as lead counsel for multinational media conglomerate and secured just compensation in excess of $12 million over the initial offer letter in a case involving the acquisition of road right-of-way in Harris County, Texas.
- Served as right-of-way acquisition counsel for a portion of a cross-state common carrier pipeline project involving the acquisition of roughly 1,100 parcels through-out the State of Texas.
- Secured just compensation in excess of $2 million over the initial offer for a real estate developer who’s property was bisected by a 40 acre roadway taking in Hood County, Texas.
- Assisted in the acquisition of over 600 parcels needed for the completion of a 320-mile electric transmission line constructed as part of the Competitive Renewable Energy Zones project.
- Helped the owner of a multifamily complex secure just compensation roughly 300% above the initial offer in a roadway taking case that impacted the complex.
- Represented the Lower Colorado River Authority in its acquisition of over 95 parcels needed for the completion of its Clear Springs to Hutto project.
- Assisted the City of Corpus Christi with the acquisition of right-of-way needed for the modification and improvement of municipal drainage facilities.
- Represented numerous oil/gas midstream and interstate pipeline companies in the acquisition of the right-of-way needed to complete common carrier and gathering systems in the Eagle Ford, Permian, Kline, and Haynesville Shales.
- Aided Travis County Municipal Utility District 18 with its acquisition of the right-of-way needed for its wastewater interceptor project.
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, 2024
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2021-2023
- “Austin’s Top Attorneys” List – Eminent Domain, Austin Monthly, 2021, 2022
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2014-2016
Publications
- “Texas Supreme Court Reaffirms Validity and Scope of General Easements,” Jackson Walker Insights (February 2020)
- Strategies to Optimize Real Property Acquisition, Relocation Assistance, and Property Management Practices, NCHRP (National Cooperative Highway Research Program) Report 771, 2014
Speaking Engagements
- “What Happens in Hidalgo County Doesn’t Stay in Hidalgo County – Water Districts, Eminent Domain & Immunity,” Texas Eminent Domain Impacts of Infrastructure Investment in Texas (August 2023)
- “Making and Responding to Objections at SOAH,” Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar (September 2022)
- “The Supremes: Discussion of Texas Central and Hlavinka from Condemnors’ Side,” Texas Eminent Domain SuperConference (August 2022)
- “How Condemnor and Property Owner Counsel Prepare the Battlefield in Utility Takings,” CLE Eminent Domain Conference (April 2022)
- “There is a Right Way to Acquire Right-of-Way,” Association of Water-Board Directors Annual Conference (June 2021)
- “Lighting Round: Cutting Edge Issues in Analyzing and Trying Your Eminent Domain Case,” CLE International Austin Eminent Domain Super Conference (April 2021)
- “Ethical Considerations for Landmen & ROW Agents: Eminent Domain, Condemnation and Licensing,” Houston Association of Professional Landmen 51st Annual Technical Workshop (September 2020)
- “Coming to Your City (or Rural Property): Current Perspectives on Eminent Domain,” CLE International Houston Eminent Domain Conference (August 2020)
- “Utility Easement Acquisitions – Practical Advice, Tips, and Analysis from Both Sides of the Docket,” 18th Annual CLE International Eminent Domain SuperConference (March 2019)
- “Measuring Just Compensation,” Eminent Domain and Private Property Rights Law Course, University of Texas School of Law (March 2018; March 2017)
- “Utilities, Inverse Condemnation, and More: Point/Counterpoint on Key Eminent Domain Issues,” CLE International Eminent Domain SuperConference, Austin (2017)
- “From the Frontlines: Current Issues in Eminent Domain,” CLE International (2016)
- “Hot Topics in Eminent Domain,” CLE International (2015)
- “Unique Challenges Facing Condemnor’s Counsel Today,” CLE International (2013)
- “High Voltage Transmission Line Easements: Appraisal, Acquisition, and Condemnation,” International Right of Way Association (2012)
- “Condemnation Issues and the Competitive Renewable Energy Zones,” CLE International (2011)
- State Bar of Texas
- Austin Bar Association
- West Austin Youth Association
- Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association
September 19, 2023
Attorney NewsJackson Walker Congratulates Its “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2023
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
August 17, 2023
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
May 19, 2023
Client ResultsJackson Walker Secures Landmark Victory at Texas Supreme Court for Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3
A Jackson Walker team led by Jennifer Caughey, Brad Anderson, and Danica Milios secured a major appellate victory for the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3 in an important eminent domain and immunity dispute before the Supreme Court of Texas. The central issue was whether a land-owning governmental entity could unilaterally stop an authorized condemnation by asserting governmental immunity from suit.
December 6, 2022
Client ResultsJackson Walker Secures Texas Supreme Court Grant of Petition to Review Eminent Domain Dispute Between Hidalgo County Water Districts
The Supreme Court of Texas granted Jackson Walker client Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3’s petition for review on an important eminent domain appeal, which addresses what happens when one condemning authority seeks to use another public entity’s land. The Court is set to hear oral argument in this case on January 12, 2023.
October 25, 2022
Attorney News‘Austin Monthly’ Lists 14 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among “Austin’s Top Attorneys” of 2022
Jackson Walker congratulates the 14 attorneys recognized among Austin Monthly’s list of “Austin’s Top Attorneys” for 2022. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 38 categories.
September 21, 2022
Attorney NewsJackson Walker Congratulates Its 64 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2022
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
September 22, 2021
Attorney NewsJackson Walker Congratulates Its 57 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2021
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
August 3, 2021
Attorney News‘Austin Monthly’ Lists 20 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among “Austin’s Top Attorneys” of 2021
Jackson Walker congratulates the 20 attorneys recognized among “Austin’s Top Attorneys” for 2021. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 43 categories.
February 28, 2020
InsightsTexas Supreme Court Reaffirms Validity and Scope of General Easements
In Southwestern Electric Power Company v. Lynch et al., the Texas Supreme Court decided a hotly contested case regarding the interpretation of “general easements.”
March 28, 2017
Speaking EngagementsBrad Anderson and Noah Galton Serve as Guest Lecturers in UT Law School Eminent Domain Course
Jackson Walker attorneys Brad Anderson and Noah Galton recently served as guest lecturers for the Eminent Domain and Private Property Rights course at the University of Texas School of Law.