Philip Arnold represents private and public entity clients in litigation matters with a principal area of practice in eminent domain litigation and right of way acquisition.
He has counseled Texas counties and municipalities in a variety of local governmental issues, including eminent domain litigation; real estate transactional and title issues; water law litigation; U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights defense; elections law litigation; and drafting Interlocal Agreements, Tax Rebate Zones (TRZs) and Economic Development Agreements.
Prior to entering private practice, Philip worked for eight years in the Transportation Division of the Office of the Texas Attorney General where he litigated hundreds of cases involving eminent domain, tort, and State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) cases. He also worked for a boutique Austin firm specialized in representing Texas Counties.
After graduating from law school, Philip worked as a Staff Attorney for Bexar County Civil District Court Administration and as a landman/title researcher for an oil company in South Texas.
Admissions
Supreme Court of Texas, 2007
United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
Education
St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., 2007
Certified Mediator, St. Mary’s University School of Law, 2007
Tulane University, B.A., 2003
Publications and Presentations
Texas Association of Community College Attorneys (TACCA), Eminent Domain 101, 2021.
VG Young School for Commissioners Courts, County Purchasing Act Basics, 2021.
On the Legality of Electronic Signatures, 2020.
How to Prepare for an Online Hearing, 2020.
Advanced Government Law – Government Law Bootcamp, CLE, 2017.
Attacking and Defending Real Estate Appraisals, CLE, 2016 and 2017.
Eminent Domain Super Conference, Eminent Domain Institute – CLE International, 2013 and 2015.