Bracewell represents clients before state and local governments on issues ranging from industry-specific concerns to broader issues such as regulatory and tax policy. Our attorneys monitor legislative activity in all 50 states, working with a network of lobbyists and trade and professional associations to quickly address legislative or regulatory matters as they arise. In particular, we have a significant advocacy and lobbying practice in the Texas state capital.
Our team includes a number of former elected and appointed state, agency and municipal officials with the governmental contacts necessary for effective advocacy. Our representation does not end when legislative sessions are complete; we also work with key leaders between sessions, when important interim committee work is being done. This enables us to continually monitor and mitigate governmental actions that can have a negative impact on business.
We represent clients on a wide range of matters including:
- Open meetings law issues
- Public information law issues
- Constitutional law and civil rights issues
- Elections law
- Labor and employment law (including grievances and due process terminations)
- Real estate and eminent domain proceedings
- Environmental law
- Free speech issues
- Bidding and contract matters
- Law enforcement issues
- Water issues
- Municipal bonds and public finance
- Internal investigations for school districts and colleges