C. Brian Cassidy

Brian Cassidy, the Managing Partner of the Firm's Austin office, represents regional mobility authorities and other public and private entities involved in the development of toll roads and other transportation infrastructure.  His activities include advising clients on complex procurements, public/private partnerships, state and federal project approval, project financing, innovative financing options, right-of-way acquisition, intergovernmental agreements, open meetings issues, and Public Information Act compliance.  He has been involved in the development of major transportation legislation (including HB 3588, HB 2702, and SB 792), and has testified in many legislative hearings on transportation policy issues. Mr. Cassidy also works on matters relating to utility infrastructure, including telecommunications tower siting, forced access issues, franchise fee and right-of-way disputes, and utility service agreements.  In addition, he is a well-recognized speaker and writer on transportation issues and legislation, regional mobility authorities, utility infrastructure and property rights issues, and administrative law.

Education

• J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 1986
• B.S., with distinction, University of Arizona, 1983

Bar Admissions

• Texas

Publications & Presentations

• "Texas Public Law Group: The Number One Choice," Locke Lord (May 2012)
  

Articles

Public Law Section Named Best in State — 1/26/2005

Telecom Providers Get Increased Access — 4/23/2001

Federal and State Developments Regarding Mandatory Building Access — 3/8/2001

Press Release

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell Names Brian Cassidy New Managing Partner in Charge of Austin Office — 3/1/2011

For Third Year In A Row, Locke Liddell & Sapp's Public Law Practice Named No. 1 in Texas — 1/31/2006

Events

• The Bond Buyers 15th Annual Texas Public Finance Conference (February 14-15, 2011)

Professional History

• Partner, Locke Lord LLP
• Managing Partner, Locke Lord LLP's Austin office (2011-) 
• Partner/Associate, Brown McCarroll & Oaks Hartline (1986 - 1995)

Professional Affiliations & Achievements

• Member, State Bar of Texas
  • Administrative and Public Law Section
  • Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section
  • Government Section
  • Public Utility Law Section
• Member, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Administrative Law Exam Commission
• Member, Austin Bar Association
  • Past-Chair, Administrative Law Section
  • Real Estate Law Section
• Real Estate Council of Austin
  • Board and Executive Committee Member
  • Transportation Committee Chair (2009)
• Board Member, Capital Area Transportation Coalition
• Member, San Antonio Mobility Coalition
• Member, International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
• Member, Texas General Counsel Forum
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation