Atty. Michael A. "MIke" Gershon

Atty. Michael A. "MIke" Gershon

Mike advises a diverse group of clients with water planning and management, water quality, water rights, water utility and endangered species issues. He is a partner at the Austin law firm of Lloyd Gosselink, and serves on the firm’s Board and Executive Committee.

Austin Austin 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Michael A. "MIke" Gershon at a glance

Michael A. "MIke" Gershon is an attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend PC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (1997). Educated at St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and The University of Texas (—, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Water Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Member, College of the State Bar (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mike advises a diverse group of clients with water planning and management, water quality, water rights, water utility and endangered species issues
  • He is a partner at the Austin law firm of Lloyd Gosselink, and serves on the firm’s Board and Executive Committee
  • He is a water, utility and environmental lawyer and works among a team of 30 lawyers within the firm’s Water and Litigation Practice Groups, chairing the Water Practice Group
  • He serves as General Counsel of the Texas Water Journal
  • Mike has served as Chairman of the State Bar of Texas’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section and the San Antonio Bar’s Environmental Law Section
  • He is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and Fellow of the Austin Bar Foundation
  • Mike is AV/Preeminent® Peer-Review Rated in Natural Resources and Water Law by Martindale Hubbell

Jurisdictional Context

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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Where is Michael A. "MIke" Gershon's law office located?
Michael A. "MIke" Gershon's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Michael A. "MIke" Gershon practiced law?
Michael A. "MIke" Gershon has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Michael A. "MIke" Gershon go to law school?
Michael A. "MIke" Gershon earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (—, 1990).
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What awards or recognition has Michael A. "MIke" Gershon received?
Michael A. "MIke" Gershon's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Water Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Member, College of the State Bar; Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Austin Bar Foundation; Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, San Antonio Bar Foundation.

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Education

J.D.
St. Mary’s University School of Law
- 1997
The University of Texas
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Water Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Member, College of the State Bar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Austin Bar Foundation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, San Antonio Bar Foundation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer-Review Rated in Natural Resources and Water Law by Martindale Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Water Law (Austin)
- 2024

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
Admitted: 1997

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