Gary Prust Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Area

Own and manage solo general law practice, representing clients in counties across the State of Texas in various criminal and civil cases. Author appellate briefs and conduct oral arguments before Texas Courts of Appeals. Conduct legal and factual research and appropriate analysis in support of appellate brief. Review clerks’ and court reporters’ records. Represent clients across the state of Texas in criminal misdemeanor and felony jury trials, bench trials, and hearings. Investigate and subpoena medical, financial documents and interviewed witness in preparation of hearings and trials. Represent clients in breach of contract suits and during discovery period in cases related to real property. Represent parents and children as attorney ad litem in child protective service removal cases. Coordinate schedule with court personnel in multiple counties. Build and nurture relationships with prosecutors, attorneys, judges, and administrative personnel. Participate in mediation in child protective service, family law, and civil law cases. Appointed special prosecutor for case in which the Burnet County Attorney was conflicted. Represent respondents in cases before the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings. Negotiate collections with municipal governments. Manage office financial and administrative resources. Provide mentoring to less experienced attorneys.

Llano, Texas

Represented the State of Texas in felony trial and appellate cases in a four county area in the Texas Hill Country. Reviewed and screened cases at intake from law enforcement for criminal prosecution. Provided legal advice to law enforcement during the course of their investigations. Directed in-office investigators to locate witnesses, documentary evidence, and in service of subpoenas.. Reviewed law enforcement asset forfeiture cases for civil prosecution. Presented cases before grand jury in each county for indictment. Participated in plea negotiations. Represented the state in pretrial hearings, motions to revoke probation, jury and bench trials. Coordinated with other state agencies and county governments for appropriate prosecution.

Dallas, Texas

Represented indigent clients in employment and housing matters. Interviewed and conducted weekly intake of new cases. Staffed new cases in weekly attorney meetings. Represented clients in eviction trials in justice of the peace and county level courts. Represented clients at administrative hearings at local housing authorities. Participated in motions for summary judgments in district level courts. Advised clients and union representatives for employment hearings before the Texas Workforce Commission. Advised clients on credit reporting matters under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Researched real property records for trespass to try title lawsuits and boundary disputes. Worked with homeless clients to initiate social security disability claims. Participated in evening legal clinics offering free advice in civil cases and referred cases to pro bono attorneys.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Articles editor reporter for Texas Tech Lawyer alumni magazine Mock trial Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity

Bachelor'S Degree, English With Creative Writing Specialization

Activities and Societies: Honors: Magna Cum Laude Activities: Rowing Team