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William Johnson

Partner
  • (512) 495-8882
Download Resume wpjohnson@balch.com
Education
  • University of Texas School of Law
    J.D., 1997, with honors, Order of the Coif
  • Southern Methodist University
    B.A., 1993, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admissions
  • Texas
About Bill
Q&A
  • What types of clients do you represent?

    I routinely represent intrastate natural gas, oil, and liquid pipeline companies. I also advise gas gathering and processing companies, gas marketers, oil-and-gas waste disposal operators, and oil-and-gas storage operators.

  • What types of matters do you work on most often?

    I represent clients in state and federal litigation cases including contested hearings at the Railroad Commission. I also advise clients with regulatory compliance, enforcement actions, contested case hearings, arbitrations, and trials.  

Select Matters

  • Multi-district litigation: Representation of transmission and distribution utility in multi-district litigation related to Winter Storm Uri.
  • Business Litigation: Representation of defendants in a fraud and fiduciary-duty case at the Texas Business Court.
  • Texas Railroad Commission: Representation of party seeking an injection well permit at the Railroad Commission in a dispute involving oil-and-gas mineral rights.
  • Electric utility litigation: Representation of electric utility in litigation related to closure of a power plant.
  • Data center project: Representation of midstream company in development of data center and onsite electric generation.
  • Texas Pipeline Association: Representation of Texas Pipeline Association members in regulatory matters.

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    Credentials

    Education
    • University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1997, with honors, Order of the Coif
    • Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1993, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
    Courts
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    Bar Admissions
    • Texas
    Professional Affiliations
    • Volunteer Legal Services, Pro Bono Legal Services
    • Austin Bar Association, President Civil Litigation Section 2011-2012
    • Austin Young Lawyers Association, Director 2006-2008
    Awards & Accolades
    • Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow 
    • Best Lawyers®, Administrative/Regulatory Law  & Energy Regulatory Law