Marnie A. McCormick

I have over thirty years of experience representing an array of regulated entities and individuals on a wide range of subjects before Texas administrative agencies and state and federal courts. I have particularly longstanding experience with utilities and gaming clients in Texas, and I am well-versed in how to challenge and defend agency rulings in the courts. I also have handled several cases involving property rights and jurisdictional issues for utilities in many of the Texas Courts of Appeal and the Texas Supreme Court. Through this work, I have developed a broad understanding of the utility industry and the challenges it faces both in Texas and neighboring regions. I am an especially skilled legal writer with a knack for distilling, organizing, and explaining complex concepts effectively and persuasively.

I have focused most recently on property rights and jurisdictional disputes involving regulated utilities charged with meeting the rapidly growing demand for reliable electric service in Texas.

The electric utility industry in Texas is facing unique challenges in supplying reliable service to a customer base growing at an unprecedented rate. These challenges involve disputes concerning the scope of existing easement rights, eminent domain authority, and the division of power between administrative agencies and courts. I have developed a special legal proficiency with these issues and look forward to applying my skills to help clients provide their important services to the people of Texas effectively and efficiently.