Billy Dyer
Texas Condemnation Lawyer Representing Private Landowners Against the Government and Other Public-Use Entities
- Role
- Condemnation Attorney at Mcfarland Pllc
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Billy Dyer
Billy Coe Dyer is board certified in civil trial law by the Texas board of legal specialization with the notable distinction of achieving this certification through trial of condemnation and eminent domain cases. With over 30 years of experience focused on leveling the playing field for property owners, Billy has represented clients against governmental condemning authorities at the local, county, state, and national levels.Recognized as an authority in condemnation and eminent domain, Billy’s lengthy list of notable victories includes the largest jury verdict for a property owner in a condemnation case in the State of Texas and a case argued before the Texas Supreme Court, establishing a property owner’s right to recover proximity damages from an interstate highway project, a case that has been cited more than 300 times since the ruling. Selected by his peers as a top legal expert on industry lists and rankings produced by The Best Lawyers in America©, Super Lawyers and Chambers USA, Billy was recently recognized by Best Lawyers in America© as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law in Houston, a recognition he also received in 2017. Billy is admitted to practice in all Texas courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas. He earned his J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law and his B.A, summa cum laude, from Trinity University in San Antonio. Prior to joining McFarland PLLC, Billy was a partner at Vinson & Elkins LLP and completed a Fifth Circuit clerkship for Justice Homer Thornberry. He has been board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1993.
Experience
Condemnation Attorney
Jan 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Education
Trinity University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, with honors, History and Economics
1979 — 1982
The University of Texas School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD, with honors
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