Atty. Brian Lagesse
Attorney Brian Lagesse (pronounced la-GUESS-see) joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2020 and practices in the firm’s Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law group. He is based in the Durham, North Carolina office, where he represents property owners whose land and property rights are affected by government takings.
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Brian Lagesse is a zoning attorney based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia and North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at Duke University (LL.M., 2016) and Regent University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026). Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Brian Lagesse (pronounced la-GUESS-see) joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2020 and practices in the firm’s Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law group
- He is based in the Durham, North Carolina office, where he represents property owners whose land and property rights are affected by government takings
- Brian earned his LL.M. from Duke University School of Law, his J.D. from Regent University School of Law, and his B.B.A. from Baylor University
- His academic background, combined with his professional experience, supports his work in eminent domain and condemnation matters throughout North Carolina
- Before entering the legal profession, Brian spent approximately one year as a project manager for one of the largest Department of Defense aerospace contractors
- In that role, he held secret-level security clearance and managed maintenance operations for U.S
- Navy aircraft
- While the position provided valuable organizational and analytical experience, Brian felt drawn to a career that allowed him to work more directly with individuals
- Prior to joining the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, Brian served as head of the North Carolina Title Resolution Department at another law firm
- There, he represented large financial institutions in complex real estate and title matters and handled negotiations on their behalf
- Over time, he sought a legal practice focused more closely on helping individuals navigate challenging legal and property-related issues
- Today, Brian applies his background in real estate, negotiation, and regulatory matters to his work in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, assisting clients in Durham and across North Carolina with issues involving property rights and government acquisition
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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