Susan Littleton has extensive experience in how the government uses the power of eminent domain to take private property for public use. She litigated eminent domain/condemnation cases (government land takings) cases for over eight years on behalf of the State of Texas, the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Austin. As an eminent domain attorney, she conducted over 50 special commissioners hearings and over 15 jury trials throughout the state of Texas.
Now, Susan works for landowners seeking justice when their property is being taken through condemnation. Of counsel to the Todd Law Firm, she now uses her wealth of experience to defend landowners whose land is being taken by the government for public projects such as highways, powerlines and pipelines.
She has been practicing law in Austin, Texas since 1991. She has previously served as an Assistant Attorney General, Assistant City Attorney, Municipal Court Relief Judge, and General Counsel to local businesses.
Experience:
Eminent Domain, Condemnation / Construction / Real Estate / Business
Texas Attorney General’s Office: Administrative Hearings, Condemnation Hearings, Jury Trials.
City of Austin Law Department, Litigation Section: Administrative Hearings, Condemnation Hearings, Jury Trials.
Professional History:
Sole Practitioner, Law Office of Susan Littleton, P.C. 1999 - 2015
Austin Municipal Court Relief Judge 1999 - 2002
Associate, Clark, Thomas & Winters, P.C. 1998 - 1999
Assistant City Attorney, City of Austin 1994 - 1996
Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas 1991 - 1994, 1996 - 1998
Licenses:
State Bar of Texas
U.S. Court for the Western District of Texas
Education:
J.D., University of Tulsa College of Law, 1990
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1983