Atty. Kerry McGrath
Kerry McGrath is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Kerry, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2014.
Administrative & Regulatory Law & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX
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About Kerry McGrath at a Glance
Kerry McGrath is a government and energy attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Energy Regulatory Law (Austin) (2023). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kerry McGrath
- Kerry McGrath is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Regulatory Law
- Kerry, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2014
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kerry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Kerry McGrath's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kerry McGrath handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Government & Administrative Law in Austin
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Kerry McGrath is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Energy & Utilities Law in Austin
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Kerry McGrath is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 venue, 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Kerry McGrath
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kerry McGrath's practice in the field of government and energy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering government and energy, Kerry McGrath can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Kerry McGrath attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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