Select Matters
- Represented Texas electric utilities at the Public Utility Commission of Texas in disputes related to assignment of responsibility for new transmission projects.
- Represented Texas electric utilities at the Public Utility Commission of Texas in matters related to issuance of Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for new transmission lines and generation facilities.
- Represented Texas electric utilities at the Public Utility Commission of Texas in matters involving mergers, asset sales, and change of control transactions.
- Represented Texas electric utilities at the Public Utility Commission of Texas in rate cases. Advised Texas electric utilities concerning pending and proposed legislation.
- Represented and advised transmission developer concerning proposed interstate connection to ERCOT.
- Represented and advised Texas electric utilities with respect to industry restructuring and recovery of stranded costs.
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Credentials
Education
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1985, with honors
- University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1982, with honors
- American School in London, 1978
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1985
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas
- Public Utility Law Section, Chair, 2013-2014
- Administrative and Public Law Section
- Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
- Texas Utility Lawyers, President, 2016
Awards & Accolades
- Best Lawyers®, Administrative/Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law, 2014-Present
- Chambers USA, Energy; State Regulatory and Litigation; Electricity, 2012-Present
- Texas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer, Utilities Law, 2014-Present
Community Involvement
- Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Clerkships
- Texas Third Court of Appeals, Chief Justice Bob Shannon, 1985 - 1986