Atty. Christopher "Chris" Kirby
Chris Kirby practices corporate and securities law, including corporate governance and board representation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and general corporate representation. In addition, Chris provides assistance to ENOCH KEVER’s energy industry clients, such as representing Texas’s largest power generation and electricity retailer in contested cases before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
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Christopher "Chris" Kirby is a business and government attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Kirby practices corporate and securities law, including corporate governance and board representation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and general corporate representation
- In addition, Chris provides assistance to ENOCH KEVER’s energy industry clients, such as representing Texas’s largest power generation and electricity retailer in contested cases before the Public Utility Commission of Texas
- With a wealth of legislative experience, including having managed and led key legislative and budgetary priorities as Chief of Staff to State Representative Trent Ashby, Chris provides bench strength to ENOCH KEVER’s practice that serves clients seeking legislative solutions for their business concerns
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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