Election Campaigns & Political Law lawyers in Texas

Firm: Texas Legislative Council

Po Box 12128 , Austin , Texas 78711

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

Firm: The Gober Group

PO Box 341016 , Austin , Texas 78734

Practice Areas: Election Campaign, Constitutional, Government, Litigation, Administrative Law, Election Campaigns & Political Law

SUMMARY. Chris Gober is a trusted legal adviser for the most consequential matters in American politics:. Campaigns, including the methodical Cruz for President campaign and dozens of U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and gubernatorial races across the country.. Litigation, including a First Amendment lawsuit that permanently struck down a state’s “Super PAC” ban and the hotly contested Texas redistricting litigation.. Investigations, including the successful representation of a high-profile U.S. Senator in a multiyear investigatory inquiry by the U.S. Department of Justice and numerous Federal Election Commission and state-agency enforcement actions.. Recognizing his breadth of knowledge, ability to “get to yes,” and the unique skills he acquired as a former campaign tactician, more and more multi-billion dollar companies and high-profile clients are relying on Chris to navigate them through legal and strategic minefields when the stakes are high. Now based in his home state of Texas, Chris maintains a national political law and election law practice representing clients in more than 25 states.. Chris has been honored as the “U.S. Government Lawyer of the Year” by Lawyer Monthly and various other publications in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, as well as “U.S. Government Affairs and Public Policy Lawyer of the Year.” He has received numerous “under 40” acclaims, including being named to The National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” list, receiving the American Association of Political Consultants’ prestigious “40 Under 40” award, and being selected an Austin Under 40 nominee. Chris is consistently recognized as a “Super Lawyer” for Legislative and Governmental Affairs by Super Lawyers and Texas Monthly magazines, and he was featured in Texas Lawyer’s “Legal Leaders on the Rise” edition spotlighting 25 up-and-comers in the Texas legal community. Chris was also one of two attorneys in the country selected by Aristotle Inc. to the 2011 Republican Dream for his work on behalf of Republican political clients.. Prior to founding The Gober Group (and predecessor firm Gober Hilgers), Chris worked for a leading international law firm and served as head of that firm’s Political Law section. His practice included white collar defense representing both political and non-political clients. Chris previously served as General Counsel to the National Republican Senatorial Committee and provided counsel to Republican U.S. Senators and was responsible for all legal operations of the committee. He also worked as Deputy Counsel to the Republican National Committee and as Counsel in the Office of Legal Policy at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he focused on national security issues and the confirmations of Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court.. In addition to his legal experience, Chris served as a political operative for President George W. Bush’s 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns and as general consultant to a member of the U.S. House of Representatives during the 2012 election cycle. He is also the architect and co-founder of Citizen Super PAC, the first crowdfunding marketplace where Americans from all walks of life can select and back specific ads for Republican candidates or issues they support or oppose. Chris has been a featured speaker for political and civic organizations, and he has provided commentary for talk radio and various television stations and newspapers across the country.. Chris has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children, helping these children find safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. In 2010, he was elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation, which is limited to the top 1/3 of 1% of Texas attorneys each year. Chris also served on the Board of Directors of A Hand Up, a charitable organization that assists women and children in need as well as the mentally and physically disabled. He is also an active member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a global business network of leading entrepreneurs and business owners in 46 countries.. AWARDS. 500 Leading Lawyers in the World. U.S. Government Affairs & Public Policy Lawyer of the Year. U.S. Government Lawyer of the Year. National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. American Association of Political Consultants Top 40 Under 40. Super Lawyer. * Partial List: See more at

2313 W 8th St , Austin , Texas 78703

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

Firm: O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo

808 West Ave , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

Firm: Texas Legislative Council

1501 Congress Ave , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

Firm: HCA Healthcare

98 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 1800 , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

Firm: BNSF Railway

1005 Congress Ave Ste 1070 , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

Firm: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC

100 Congress Ave Ste 1300 , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Civil , Mediation, Election Campaigns & Political Law

Firm: McCall Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P.

112 E Pecan St Ste 1310 , San Antonio , Texas 78205

Practice Areas: Appellate , Election Campaigns & Political Law

1501 Congress Ave , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

1122 Colorado St Ste 108 , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

3544 Ranch Road 620 S Apt 1307 , Austin , Texas 78738

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

Firm: Eric Opiela PLLC

9415 Old Lampasas Trail , Austin , Texas 78750

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law

901 S. Mopac Expressway , Austin , Texas 78746

Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law