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Elly Austin, Texas Condemnation Lawyer
Firm Highlights
  • Charles McFarland has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Jeff Joyce, John McFarland, and Charles McFarland were each recognized in H Texas Magazine’s 2010 Houston’s Top Lawyers edition
  • January 2010
    Jeff Joyce is again selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America guide to legal excellence in the United States
  • September 2009
    In jury trial on behalf of national retailer, Charles McFarland recovered over $500,000 for his client as compensation for 31 parking spaces lost as a result of the widening of Texas Avenue in College Station, Texas.
  • March 2009
    Charles McFarland joins Jeff Joyce and twin brother John McFarland to form Joyce, McFarland McFarland LLP
  • November 2008
    Jeff Joyce and John McFarland form Joyce & McFarland LLP
  • September 2009
    Jeff Joyce is again named as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly magazine
  • January 2008
    John McFarland tries a wrongful foreclosure suit defending his lender client against claims brought by a party alleging to have purchased property as a good faith purchaser for value, resulting in a jury verdict and take-nothing judgment on the claims
  • September 2004
    John McFarland is named as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly magazine
  • March 2004
    John McFarland is named as a Texas Rising Star by Texas Monthly magazine
  • December 2003
    Charles McFarland is Board Certified in the area of Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • May 2004
    John McFarland tries a fraud and lender liability suit on behalf of his lender client where the plaintiffs sought $6.5 million plus attorney\'s fees and exemplary damages, resulting in take-nothing judgment on the plaintiffs\' claims and judgment in excess of $1.5 million in favor of the lender on its counterclaims
  • December 1996
    Jeff Joyce is Board Certified in the area of Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
About Us
We have been in some fights and we know how to win them.  Our successes at trial and willingness to go the distance enhance our ability to achieve outstanding results for our clients at all stages of litigation.
 

   
Elly Austin, Condemnation Lawyer
Biography

Elly Austin primarily represents property owners and public-use entities clients in condemnation and eminent domain matters. Elly’s experience has included takings projects for highway expansion, pipelines, and flood control.

Elly has briefed appellate matters in the Houston courts of appeal and in the Texas Supreme Court.


 

Elly Austin
Attorney

Tel 713.222.1109
eaustin@jmmllp.com
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Education and Admissions
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2010
Louisiana State University, B.A., 2006

Activities and Affiliations

Adjunct Professor of Advocacy, South Texas College of Law

Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity
Langdell Scholar

Varsity Moot Court, South Texas
College of Law