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Courtney Cox Smith

Expertise

  • Business
  • Land Use and Conservation
  • Environmental
  • Regulatory/Administrative Law
  • Agriculture
  • Water Law
  • Real Estate

Education

Juris Doctor,
Boston College Law School

Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
American Studies
Baylor University

Admissions

Texas, 2004

Courtney Cox Smith

Senior Counsel

Phone: 512-953-5801
Email: [email protected]

For twenty years, Courtney has cultivated a practice that focuses on environmental law and policy, regulatory practice, and business. Her expertise spans a diversity of issues, including water law, environmental law, property law, land conservation, agricultural law, administrative law, appellate law and general litigation. Courtney has significant experience concerning regulatory matters affecting businesses, agricultural operations, and landowners, including environmental permitting, water rights, water utilities, and related matters. She regularly handles cases before state administrative agencies, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Courtney also assists clients with litigation needs, where she has worked extensively on cases in state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies. Driven by a love of writing and advocacy, she has significant experience in brief writing before state and federal district and appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Courtney regularly prepares and submits appellate amicus briefs on behalf of clients that address important policy considerations for agriculture, business, and landowners. Courtney also enjoys assisting clients with their transactional and business needs, including conservation easements, right-of-way agreements, real estate contracts, leases, and business formations.

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