Roger B. Borgelt

Administrative Law and AppealsOur Firm offers twenty-plus years of experienced legal representation in matters involvingADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY LAW.We bring extensive experience and involvement in the Texas political arena and in the administrative agencies at the state, federal and local levels in representating a wide range of clients throughout the State of Texas impacted by administrative and judicial decisions being made here in Austin.State agencies have been delegated numerous and enormous regulatory powers by the Texas Legislature. Mr. Borgelt has represented individuals, property owner groups, business entities, elected officials and licensed professionals before more than thirty-five (35) state and federal regulatory agencies in a wide range of administrative law matters and appeals of agency decisions.Frequently, we are brought in by other lawyers and law firms also needing our Firm's specialized expertise in this practice area, based primarily here in the State’s Capital.Civil Litigation and AppealsWe represent individuals, landowners, business entities, political subdivisions, property owner groups, suburban areas and other public and private entities in a wide range of issues where litigation has become necessary.  We represent clients with litigation in civil district and appellate courts, as well as in arbitration, mediation and negotiations leading up to hearings in the courts.We have extensive experience in both prosecuting and defending claims of  violations of theTEXAS DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT, in addition to assisting clients with disputes arising in these areas:*Public Policy  Litigation*Property Rights*Condemnation*Business Litigation (Contract Disputes/Collections)*Constitutional Rights*Consumer Protection/Deceptive Trade Practices*Local Government LitigationEnvironmental Law, Energy and Utility PracticeOur Firm'sENVIRONMENTAL LAW, ENERGY AND UTILITY PRACTICEassists clients with the following legal issues:*Formulating and Litigating Public Policy*Permitting*Licensing/Certification*Rate/Pricing issues*Rulemaking*Water Rights and Water/Wastewater Utilities*Solid Waste*Enforcement actions / Administrative penaltiesWe represent individuals, business entities, public entities and districts before theTEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY,theRAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS,and theTEXAS PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION.The Founder and CEO of the Firm, Roger B. Borgelt, is Immediate Past Chairman of the Public Utility Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, and brings experienced representation to a wide range of matters in this important practice area with significant economic outcomes involved.Local GovernmentOur Firm represents individuals, landowners, neighborhood groups and business entities needing specialized help with the powers and decisions ofLOCAL GOVERNMENTS, COMMISSIONS, DISTRICTS AND MUNICIPALITIES,especially in these areas:Annexation ChallengesForced AnnexationsDevelopment AgreementsZoning ChangesBuilding PermitsNeighborhood GroupsAd Valorem Property Tax AppraisalsRepresentation of Municipalities and Districts:We also represent municipalities and local governmental entities and have served as Special Counsel to cities, counties, and special districts on a variety of issues related to growth and development in the Austin and Central Texas area.  We can assist local  governments as general counsel in handlingTEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACTand public information policies as well as general legal compliance issues.Representation of Businesses and Individuals:We can also assist businesses and individuals in challenging theirAD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX APPRAISALS.Campaign Finance and Election LawOFFICEHOLDERS AND CANDIDATES FOR OFFICEoften can see some challenging issues in complying with Texas election law.  We can advise them through the campaign process and compliance withTexas Ethics Commissionrequirements and theTEXAS ELECTION CODE.The same applies toGroupswanting to advocate for or against ballot initiatives and propositions.  We can also advise on the creation ofISSUE ADVOCACY ENTITIES.We are knowledgeable in campaign finance and election law in Texas, can advise on the completion of required reports, and routinely file or respond to Texas Ethics Commission complaints.Legislative and Governmental AffairsIn the area ofLEGISLATIVE AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS,we have the knowledge and contacts to assist you with federal, state and local governmental entities.We have served as advisors to statewide officials, state agency staff, management at non-governmental organizations, and as Chair of the 400-member Austin Bar Association Administrative Law Section.We advise on public policy stances, and whether it is advisable for an office holder or agency official to take a position on a public policy or remain neutral. We are also skilled in formulating new public policies.We offer pre-eminent legal ability and highest ethical standards in serving our Clients with quality, cost-effective results.Welcome to Borgelt Law