Atty. Tim George
Tim George practices administrative law and litigation on behalf of oil and gas owners and operators. Tim represents clients before the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas General Land Office.
Energy Law & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX
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About Tim George at a Glance
Tim George is a environmental and energy attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McGinnis Lochridge. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tim George
- Tim George practices administrative law and litigation on behalf of oil and gas owners and operators
- Tim represents clients before the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas General Land Office
- He has helped solve complex problems with leasehold permitting and production
- special field rules
- rulemaking
- salt water disposal injection
- unitization and enhanced recovery
- environmental compliance and remediation
- pipeline transportation
- common carrier, common purchaser, and gas utility compliance
- planning and permitting for underground storage in salt caverns and depleted reservoirs
- and surface land use and municipal permitting for oil and gas operations
- Tim is a frequent speaker, lecturer and author on energy law topics
- Chambers & Partners USA has ranked Tim in Band 1, its highest ranking in Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation for Oil & Gas in Texas
- Tim has been listed in Best Lawyers©, Energy Law and Natural Resources Law, and has also been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list
Practice Areas Explained
Tim George's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tim George handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Environmental Law in Austin
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Austin
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Tim George
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 Tim George's practice in the field of environmental and energy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering environmental and energy, Tim George 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 Tim George 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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