Understand the context in which easement disputes often arise and how to settle or resolve them.
Disputes over property easements can arise in a number of contexts and can result in years of costly litigation. This topic will help lawyers, right of way agents, land acquisition personnel and other persons responsible for the preparation, negotiation, execution and use of easements better understand the context in which easement disputes often arise and how to settle or resolve easement disputes. The speaker will provide an overview of common methods used to settle easement disputes and discuss ways to anticipate and avoid easement disputes in the future.
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Agenda
Begin at the Beginning
- Clarity in Drafting/Negotiating Easement Terms
- Due Diligence at the Outset
- Full Contemplation of Intended Use
Context of Some Typical Easement Disputes and Settlement
- Condemnation
- Construction
- Access and Use
Common Legal Methods Used to Settle Easement Disputes
- Amendment of Existing Easement
- Termination of Easement
- Judicial Remedies
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on April 18, 2018.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

Alaina King Benford
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
- Energy and Infrastructure Partner in the Houston office of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
- Has represented international energy companies, governmental and land owners in more than 100 eminent domain and condemnation matters in all phases of condemnation including trial and appeal
- Has advocated for clients at more than 35 three-panel special commissioners evidentiary hearings
- Part of a small group of lawyers in Texas who specialize in representing condemning entities involved in acquiring easements, property and rights-of-way for large projects involving pipelines, water pipelines, transportation projects such as light rail, utilities, drainage systems and levees
- Frequent speaker on eminent domain and condemnation law, the right to take and easement construction and negotiation
- Member of the International Right of Way Association, American Bar Association, Litigation Counsel of America, State Bar of Texas
- Can be contacted at (713) 651-3666 or [email protected]
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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