About Us

Welcome to SPIVEY VALENCIANO PLLC

Here to Protect What’s Yours

If you’ve been notified that your property is targeted for condemnation, the attorneys at SPIVEY VALENCIANO PLLC are here to help. Let us fight for what’s rightfully yours.

We are Jim Spivey and Soledad Valenciano, the proud founders of SPIVEY VALENCIANO PLLC. Our firm is built on a simple but powerful mission: to fiercely and effectively represent landowners facing the threat of eminent domain. With years of big-firm experience behind us, we now dedicate our practice entirely to defending property owners—and we do it with unwavering commitment and a personal touch.

A Better Way to Serve You

After years of training and advising clients at large firms, we chose to break away and create a practice that allows us to put our clients first—always. At SPIVEY VALENCIANO PLLC we combine the strategic know-how of top-tier big firm experience with the flexibility, creativity, and empathy that smaller firms can provide. It’s this unique blend that enables us to give every client the attention and tailored approach they deserve.

Every day, we dive deep into market data, conduct thorough property inspections, consult with experts like appraisers and brokers, and most importantly, work closely with you to ensure the best possible outcome for your real estate interests. While we are skilled negotiators and know how to protect our clients’ rights through settlement, we are also experienced trial lawyers who are not afraid to take a case to court when necessary. Whether it’s through negotiation or litigation, we don’t just defend your property—we fight for its value and your peace of mind.

Our Client Commitment: A Pledge to You

At SPIVEY VALENCIANO PLLC, we are committed to the following:

• Understanding your property and priorities: We’ll get to know your property, its history, and what matters most to you.
• Crafting a strategy for success: We will leverage the law, facts, and market data to prepare a winning case for trial.
• Honoring our word: We will do what we say we’ll do and when we say we’ll do it.
• Prioritizing your needs: We will treat you fairly and always put your best interests first.

Exclusively Representing Landowners

We are proud to exclusively represent landowners in eminent domain cases. You will never see us on the other side. Over the years, we’ve earned a reputation for excellence in delivering outstanding results for our clients. Whether it’s negotiating settlements or litigating in court, our team has the knowledge, work ethic, and experience to represent any landowner facing condemnation.

A Broad Range of Clients and Properties

Our clients come from diverse backgrounds, including ranchers, business owners, developers, trustees, family partnerships, and executors. The properties we represent span the entire spectrum, including:

• Commercial tracts
• National chains
• Mixed-use developments
• Office buildings, restaurants, and retail centers
• Family businesses, century-old farm and ranches, and rural-recreational properties
• Industrial sites and oil and gas parcels

We handle virtually every type of condemnation case, including road expansions, high-voltage transmission lines, pipelines, school district takings, public transit projects, railroad expansions, water lines, dams, water detention ponds, and more.

Specialized Representation in PUC Routing and CCN Proceedings

In addition to eminent domain, we also represent clients in select Public Utility Commission (PUC) routing cases, also known as Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) proceedings.

Get the Help You Deserve

If you’ve received notice that your property is targeted for condemnation, the experienced attorneys at SPIVEY VALENCIANO PLLC are here to help. We offer a free consultation to help you assess your options and ensure that you are compensated fairly.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

The Right Experience

At SPIVEY VALENCIANO PLLC our track record speaks for itself. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of representing a diverse range of clients, and regardless of the size or nature of the case, we bring the same level of dedication, expertise, and personal attention to each one of our clients.

Ranchers and Rural Property Owners

In Texas, ranchers and rural property owners often have more at stake when it comes to eminent domain. The land is not just a property — it’s a livelihood, a family legacy, and a vital resource. We’ve represented ranchers and rural property owners across the state in cases involving land the government or public entities seek to take property for highways, pipelines, and other public projects. We are proud to have earned the trust of many landowners who rely on our experience in handling what is often their most valued asset. We take a personal approach to these cases, respecting the significance of the land, and working hard to ensure our clients receive fair compensation for what’s rightfully theirs.

Convenience Stores and Small Businesses

As a convenience store or small business owner, the impact of eminent domain can be profound, especially when it disrupts one’s livelihood. We’ve worked with owners of convenience stores, gas stations, and other small businesses across Texas, helping them navigate the challenges of property takings. Our clients appreciate how accessible we are and how we take the time to understand their specific needs and concerns. Whether it’s negotiating a fair settlement or taking the matter to trial, we fight for business owners, ensuring that they are fairly compensated and can continue to operate with as little interruption as possible.

National Retailers

In addition to working with local businesses, we’ve also had the privilege of representing national retailers facing eminent domain actions. Our firm has successfully represented large retail clients in cases involving property takings for road expansions, infrastructure projects, and more. Our expertise in negotiating with government entities, combined with our trial-ready approach, has made us a trusted partner for national brands. Our clients in the retail sector trust us because they know we understand the complexities of their business operations and the need for a fair, quick resolution that minimizes the impact on their bottom line.

Developers

We understand that developers face unique challenges when eminent domain impacts their projects. Whether it’s a multi-acre development or a mixed-use project in the works, we’ve helped many developers navigate the disrupting process of property acquisition by the government. Our experience in this area allows us to secure fair compensation and protect your interests, ensuring that your development can move forward with minimal disruption. Developers trust us not only for our legal expertise but also because we take the time to understand their goals and help them achieve those objectives, even when the government or other entities are involved.

Your Trusted Texas Eminent Domain Attorneys

We represent property owners across the state, offering expert legal counsel and a personal touch you won’t find at bigger firms. No matter the size of your property or the scope of your business, we’ll take the time to understand your unique situation and fight for the best possible outcome. Our experience, combined with our personable and trustworthy approach, has earned us a reputation as one of Texas’s premier eminent domain law firms.

We invite you to get to know us, talk through your case, and let us show you how we can make a difference.

If you're facing eminent domain proceedings, don’t hesitate to contact us today to discuss your case. Let’s work together to protect your property and ensure you’re treated fairly. We are here to protect what is yours.