Atty. Sara M. Burgin
Sara M. Burgin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Water Law.
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Sara M. Burgin is a litigation and environmental attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Bracewell LLP. Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Water Law (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sara M. Burgin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Water Law
- Sara M., who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 1997
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sara M. Burgin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Sara M. Burgin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Sara M. Burgin is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
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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