Eminent Domain Section

Join the Eminent Domain Section – Advocating for Property Rights and Fair Compensation

The Eminent Domain Section is dedicated to educating the public, lawmakers, judges, and legal professionals on the complexities of eminent domain law, grounded in the protections of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Our mission is to better serve clients and the public by building a strong network of advocate members who collaborate and support one another in the pursuit of justice. Together, we:

Through the dedication of our nearly 100 members, we’ve achieved landmark victories, including the Map Act decisions, which upheld the right to fair compensation for thousands of North Carolinians and reinforced the requirement of a valid public purpose in land takings.

Section members also benefit from:

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, the Eminent Domain Section provides the resources, community, and advocacy you need to make a difference.

Join the nearly 100 Section members and help defend the constitutional rights of North Carolina’s property owners.

Executive Committee Leadership | 2026-2027
Chair
Chris Beacham | HensonFuerst, P.A.
Vice Chair
Marianna McMurry | Howard Stallings Law Firm
Secretary 
Jessica Wilkie | Hansen, Howell & Wilkie, PLLC
Immediate Past Chair
Brad Stark | Fisher Stark, P.A.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair
Matthew Langston | Howard Stallings Law Firm
Education Co-Chair
Taylor Hammonds | HensonFuerst, PA
Education Co-Chair
Tommy Odom, Jr. | The Odom Firm, PLLC
Education Co-Chair
Will Smith | Miller Monroe & Plyler PLLC
Legal Affairs Co-Chair
Matt Bryant | Hendrick Bryant & Nerhood, LLP
Legal Affairs Co-Chair
Kevin Mahoney | NC Eminent Domain Law Firm
Legal Affairs Co-Chair
Susanne Todd | Johnston, Allison & Hord
Legislative Co-Chair
Josh Hansen | Hansen, Howell & Wilkie, PLLC
Legislative Co-Chair
David Henson | HensonFuerst, P.A.
Membership Co-Chair
Kaitlin Beckom | Johnston, Allison & Hord
Membership Co-Chair
Thomas Neville | Yarborough, Winters & Neville, P.A.

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