Professionals

Biography

Charlie Wilson is an Equity Partner with Baker | Moran. Charlie is a well-versed eminent domain attorney who has handled a variety of litigation and transactional matters for midstream pipeline companies, water supply and conservation districts, electric transmission line companies, cities, and other governmental condemning authorities related to real property rights acquisitions, easement negotiations, and condemnation proceedings.

Charlie has represented clients through the eminent domain process from reviewing title, drafting and negotiating easements and participating in all aspects of acquiring property through condemnation. Throughout his career, Charlie has successfully helped manage or taken a lead role in acquiring rights to easements and fee simple property for condemning authorities ranging from small complex projects to large multi-county projects.

Charlie’s strategic approach to negotiations and eminent domain issues, coupled with his client centric approach, has situated him to represent all types of condemning authorities in a variety of matters.

Charlie earned his Juris Doctor (with honors) from SMU Law School in Dallas.

In his spare time, Charlie enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, outdoor activities, and watching sports.

Bar Admission, Professional Affiliations and Honors

Member of The State Bar of Texas

Recognized as a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers, a Service Publication of Thomson Reuters 2022– 2024
Member of The International Right of Way Association
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Educational and Professional Background

Southern Methodist University School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude
University of Texas at Tyler, Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude
SMU Science & Technology Law Review, Articles Editor
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Publications and Speeches

Co-Author of “Ask the Lawyer,” an article included in the monthly newsletter published by Chapter 36 of the International Right-of-Way Association
“Overview of the Eminent Domain Process in Texas,” a CLE Presentation for the State Bar of Texas CLE Education Program
“Ethical Issues for Surveyors and Engineers in Land Acquisitions,” HalfMoon Education
“Law of Easements,” HalfMoon Education