All appraisers will encounter legal issues involved in the appraisal process and procedures. Care must be exercised to see that legal opinions are clearly defined and resolved. Appraisers should contact TxDOT ROW PD when such problems are first encountered. ROW PD personnel may provide the appraiser with copies of case law so the appraiser can develop their own opinion. ROW PD personnel may need to request legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General or the ROW Program Office legal staff. It may be desirable to obtain legal advice for matters concerning general and special benefits, compensable damages, extent of the larger parcel, personal property versus real property, valuations of dedications, and encroachments.