Attorney

• Provide legal counsel and representation of the Department in all phases of the acquisition of right-of-way for transportation facilities.
• Responsible for representation in all phases of eminent domain proceedings, including research, the preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Responsible for preparing real estate conveyance documents.
• Responsible for representation in defense of the Department in claims of inverse condemnation, as assigned.
• Thoroughly research all state and federal statutes, court cases, rules, and regulations affecting the right-of-way acquisition operations of the Department.
• Advise the right-of-way offices of their legal powers and duties, how the law affects their operations, and the implementation of policies and rules.
• Support Department attorneys representing the Department in claims and litigation against and by the Department.
• Assist with responding to public records requests and subpoenas, as assigned.

Senior Attorney

Attorney Supervisor