
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
Publications & Presentations
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
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Board Certifications
Administrative Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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