Local Government and Municipal Law

Our lawyers assist clients with local government and municipal law, whether it be for individuals and businesses needing help with dealing in local governments or cities. We also frequntl represent the local governmental entity. Our lawyers have experience as serving as counsel to cities, counties, and special districts. We have also represented numerous clients in negotiating with local governments and cities.

We can assist local governments with general counsel issues, open meetings and open records policies and decisions, and general compliance issues.

The firm recently, successfully, represented a neighborhood in opposing annexation from the City of Austin. Our attorneys are experienced in negotiating economic development issues, development agreements, zoning changes, and building permits. We also represent individuals and businesses in matters involving takings of private property rights.

Potts & Reilly, L.L.P., in Austin, Texas, represents clients throughout Texas, including the communities of Austin, Dallas, San Marcos, Georgetown, Round Rock, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Granite Shoals, Kingsland, Bastrop, El Paso, the Texas Hill Country, Highland Lakes, and Central Texas.

Travis County • Williamson County • Burnet County
Llano County • Dallas County • Hays County

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Attorneys who assist clients in Local Government and Municipal Law: Frank M. Reilly, Susan E. Potts, Roger B. Borgelt, Melissa Y. Goodwin, and Marc Levin.