- Represent local governmental entities throughout Texas in ad valorem taxation matters.- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts for current and potential clients and vendors.- Communicate daily with clients concerning collection performance and case updates.- Perform legal research of case law and statutes relating to real estate, taxation, contracts and other areas of law.- Review daily title work and surveys for real property litigation.- Draft memorandum opinions on ad valorem tax issues for clients, colleagues, and judges.- Research and interpret statutes concerning multiple areas of law, especially tax matters, real estate matters, and probate matters.- Advise clients and colleagues on property taxation matters, real estate questions, and contractual issues.- Negotiate disputes and draft agreements with taxpayers and opposing counsel.- Build and manage relationships with current and potential clients.- Collaborate with various departments to complete special projects.Key Accomplishments- Selection as a 2015 Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers.- Increased collections as much as 15% for accounts under supervision.- Co-authored amicus brief to Attorney General concerning mineral rights.- Developed processes and trained legal assistants to effectively manage real estate resales.

- Performed electronic review of legal and factual documents related to a multi-billion dollar class action lawsuit.- Analyzed contracts, emails, and marketing communications for relevancy and responsiveness.- Drafted a brief summary of information contained in each document.

- Researched and examined real property records for property tax collection firm.- Represented clients in family law proceedings.- Represented children in adoption proceedings.- Represented clients in criminal law proceedings.

- Reviewed real estate sales contracts daily to ensure compliance with title insurance regulations and closing specifications.- Examined title for real property transactions using traditional tract books and computer-assisted software.- Managed and trained escrow assistants on processes I created that increased efficiency and reduced turn-around time for closing transactions.

- Researched insurance laws for coverage opinions.- Indexed depositions in preparation for trial.- Drafted petitions and discovery motions.