SPIVEY VALENCIANO PLLC | Texas Eminent Domain Lawyers - San Antonio
Spivey Valenciano, PLLC is a premier boutique litigation firm based in San Antonio, Texas, dedicated exclusively to protecting private property owners facing eminent domain, condemnation, and complex land acquisition proceedings across Texas.
Protecting Texas Landowners in Eminent Domain and Real Estate Disputes
When the government, utility corporations, or pipeline operators target private land, property owners need aggressive legal representation to defend their constitutional rights. Spivey Valenciano, PLLC is recognized as a leading eminent domain and commercial real estate litigation law firm in San Antonio, Texas. Founded by seasoned trial lawyers Jim Spivey and Soledad Valenciano, the firm brings high-caliber large-firm experience into a specialized boutique setting. If you need to hire an eminent domain lawyer to protect your ranch, commercial property, or residential acreage, this dedicated team offers the strategic skill required to maximize just compensation.
Comprehensive Representation in Condemnation Proceedings
Condemnation cases move quickly once an entity initiates proceedings, and property owners often face low initial offers that undervalue the true impact on their remaining land. Spivey Valenciano, PLLC represents clients through every stage of the eminent domain process, including:
- Special commissioners hearings: Presenting compelling market valuation evidence, expert appraisal analyses, and engineering data to secure proper compensation awards.
- Pipeline and transmission line easements: Defending landowners against oil, gas, and electric utility infrastructure projects, including high-voltage line routing before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
- Highway expansions and municipal takings: Assisting commercial and residential landowners affected by Texas Department of Transportation roadway projects and municipal development.
- Inverse condemnation: Holding governmental entities accountable when physical takings or regulatory burdens damage property without proper compensation.
Strategic Advocacy in Commercial Real Estate and Business Litigation
Beyond standard condemnation defense, Spivey Valenciano, PLLC handles high-stakes commercial real estate disputes and business litigation involving real property. When complex easement agreements, land partition disputes, or title conflicts threaten your real estate investments, finding an experienced attorney who understands courtroom dynamics is paramount. The firm works alongside leading certified appraisers, land planners, agronomists, and civil engineers to build thorough valuation cases tailored to trial judges and juries.
Client-Focused Representation with Trial Readiness
What distinguishes Spivey Valenciano, PLLC is their hands-on commitment to property owners. Every case receives personal attention directly from the partners, from walking fence lines and inspecting affected acreage to negotiating protective easement terms and arguing before appellate courts. Whether your goal is to alter a proposed route, preserve vital water rights, or secure full market value for condemned parcels, you can find a property lawyer at Spivey Valenciano, PLLC prepared to stand firm against powerful condemning authorities.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the highly accessible North Central submarket of San Antonio, directly across the highway from the San Antonio International Airport.
Building Location
The office is situated inside McAllister Plaza, a modern, Class A twelve-story commercial high-rise building at 9601 McAllister Freeway. This prominent professional building features an on-site food market and is situated near the Crownhill Park neighborhood.
Parking Details
Ample client and visitor parking is provided in the attached three-story parking garage, which is connected to the main tower via an air-conditioned pedestrian bridge.
Public Transit
Served by VIA Metropolitan Transit Route 552 (Loop 410 / W.W. White Skip); nearest stop is at Loop 410 W Access Rd & Mertz.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the McAllister Plaza building through the main lobby. The office is located on the ground level in Suite 130, easily accessible directly from the main hallway.