Skip to content
Jackson Walker
  • People

        • View All People
  • Experience
        • Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery
        • Business Immigration & Compliance
        • Corporate & Securities
        • Cybersecurity, Data Protection, & Privacy
        • Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (ERISA)
        • Energy
        • Environment & Natural Resources
        • Finance & Banking
        • Government Relations & Public Policy
        • Healthcare
        • Intellectual Property
        • International
        • Investigations & White Collar Defense
        • Labor & Employment
        • Land Use
        • Real Estate
        • Tax
        • Trial & Appellate Litigation
        • Trusts & Estates
  • News
        • All News
        • Fast Takes Podcasts
        • Future-Ready Business Podcast
        • Insights
        • Subscribe to JW News & Insights
  • Offices
        • Austin
        • Dallas
        • Fort Worth
        • Houston
        • San Angelo
        • San Antonio
  • Meet JW
    • How We Work
      • Globalaw
      • Project Management
      • Value Management
    • What We Value
      • Community
      • Diversity & Inclusion
      • Jackson Walker Women
      • Pro Bono
    • Who We Are
      • Meet JW Videos
      • Fast Takes Podcasts
      • Recognition
      • JW Alumni
  • JW Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Search



Contact | Careers
Jackson Walker
W. Brad Anderson

W. Brad Anderson

Partner, Austin
512.236.2043
banderson@jw.com
Email LinkedIn vCard Print
Practice Experience Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement Client Results Attorney News

Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Business Litigation
  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain
  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation

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

Practice Experience Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement Client Results Attorney News
  • 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.
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2021-2022
  • “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

  • “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
Jackson Walker Secures Texas Supreme Court Grant of Petition to Review Eminent Domain Dispute Between Hidalgo County Water Districts

December 6, 2022

Jackson Walker Represents NuStar Energy L.P. in a $100+ Million Deal Involving NuStar’s Acquisition of Crude Oil and Refined Product Terminal Assets from Martin Midstream Partners

November 7, 2016

Jackson Walker Wins Favorable Jury Verdict in Highly Contested Condemnation Case

April 1, 2015

Jackson Walker Client Featured in Right of Way Magazine

January 24, 2014

More Client Results

Water landscape with Jackson Walker logo

December 6, 2022

Client Results

Jackson 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.

City of Austin, Texas with Jackson Walker logo

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 News

Jackson 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 News

Jackson 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.

Colorado River and downtown Austin

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.

Noah Galton and Brad Anderson

February 28, 2020

Insights

Texas 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 Engagements

Brad 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.

February 13, 2017

Speaking Engagements

Sue Ayers and Brad Anderson Speak at Eminent Domain SuperConference

Partners Sue Ayers and Brad Anderson hosted programs at CLE International’s 16th Annual Eminent Domain SuperConference in Austin on February 10, 2017.

November 7, 2016

Client Results

Jackson Walker Represents NuStar Energy L.P. in a $100+ Million Deal Involving NuStar’s Acquisition of Crude Oil and Refined Product Terminal Assets from Martin Midstream Partners

Stephanie Chandler successfully negotiated on behalf of NuStar Energy L.P. the acquisition of terminal assets with the capacity for 1.15 million barrels of total storage from Martin Midstream Partners L.P. for approximately $93 million in net proceeds, as well as over $14 million in reimbursements, prepaid items, and previously paid cash payments.

March 4, 2016

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 36 “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars”

Thirty-six Jackson Walker attorneys were selected to the “Texas Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list by Thomson Reuters.

More Attorney News

Practice Experience

  • 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.

Recognition & Accolades

  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2021-2022
  • “Austin’s Top Attorneys” List – Eminent Domain, Austin Monthly, 2021, 2022
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2014-2016

Publications & Speeches

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

  • “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)

Community Involvement

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Austin Bar Association
  • West Austin Youth Association
  • Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association

Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Business Litigation
  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain
  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
© 2023 Jackson Walker LLP
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies & Tracking Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Attorney Advertising
  • SCAC
  • JW Login
LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram
  • Who We Are
  • What We Value
  • How We Work
Subscribe to JW News & Insights
This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. View Cookie Policy Allow Cookies
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT