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 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 | 2025-2026
Chair
Brad Stark | Fisher Stark, P.A.
Vice Chair
Chris Beacham | HensonFuerst, P.A.
Secretary 
Marianna McMurry | Ward and Smith
Immediate Past Chair
Neil Yarborough | Yarborough, Winters & Neville, P.A.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair
Taylor Hammonds | HensonFuerst, PA
Education Co-Chair
Tommy Odom, Jr. | The Odom Firm, PLLC
Education Co-Chair
John Ward | Nicholls & Crampton
Education Co-Chair
Jessica Wilkie | Hansen, Howell & Wilkie, PLLC
Legal Affairs Chair
Matt Bryant | Hendrick Bryant & Nerhood, LLP
Legislative Co-Chair
Josh Hansen | Hansen, Howell & Wilkie, PLLC
Legislative Co-Chair
David Henson | HensonFuerst, P.A.
Membership Co-Chair
Kevin Mahoney | NC Eminent Domain Law Firm
Membership Co-Chair
Thomas Neville | Yarborough, Winters & Neville, P.A.

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