Atty. William Garner
William Garner, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group, focuses his practice on domestic and international hydrocarbon and inert gas transactions and transitional energy development. He has worked on projects in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Poland, Kazakhstan, U.A.E., United Kingdom, Algeria, Turkey and Mexico.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 52+ Years Experience
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About William Garner at a Glance
William Garner is a Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1974) and Texas (2010). Educated at SMU Dedman School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of Arkansas SMU Dedman School of Law University of Arkansas 1971 Member University of Arkansas Phi Beta Kappa University of Arkansas B.A. 1971 Member University of Arkansas B.A. Ph (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Law360 Energy Editorial Advisory Board, 2021 and 2023 •Member, Colorado Bar Association •Member, Texas Bar Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Garner
- William Garner, Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group, focuses his practice on domestic and international hydrocarbon and inert gas transactions and transitional energy development
- He has worked on projects in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Poland, Kazakhstan, U.A.E., United Kingdom, Algeria, Turkey and Mexico
- He has robust experience in carbon capture sequestration, biofuels, and hydrogen
- Prior to joining the firm, William served as an investment banker for the world's leading oil and gas investment banking boutique, advising on domestic and international upstream and midstream transactions
- William was senior counsel at a multi-practice global law firm, and was former executive vice president and general counsel of KN Energy (NYSE:KNE), now part of Kinder Morgan, and Spectra Energy (NYSE:SE), now a division of Enbridge
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Recognized, Chambers USA Guide, Energy Transition Notable Practitioner, 2023 •Recommended, The Legal 500 Latin America Guide, 'Latin America: International - Projects and Energy,' 2022 and 2025 •Listed, IFLR1000, 'Highly Regarded,' Project Development, 2020-2025 •Named, Client Service All Star, BTI Client Service All-Stars Report, 2020 •Listed, Law360, 'Energy MVP,' a Top 5 Energy Lawyer in the U.S., 2019 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2016-2019 •Listed, Euromoney’s Expert Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Energy Law, 2013-2021 •Listed, Houston Business Journal 'Who's Who in Energy,' 2012-2015 •Recognized among the 'Top Energy Lawyers in Houston,' 2012 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Energy Regulation - Electric Power, 2023 and 2025 •Energy Regulation - Oil and Gas, 2020-2023 and 2025 •Energy - Renewable/Alternative Power, 2020-2023 and 2025 •Finance - Project Finance, 2023 •Energy Regulation - Conventional Power, 2019-2022 •Energy Transactions - Oil and Gas, 2017-2022 •Energy - Regulatory and Transactions, 2015 •'100 Most Influential Business Leaders in the Energy Industry Today,' Houston Business Journal, November 2013 •Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Energy Law, 2012 •Finalist, Best Corporate Counsel, Houston Business Journal, 2008 and 2010 •Recipient, Magna Stella Award, Texas General Counsel Forum, 2008
Practice Areas Explained
William Garner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Garner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
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Civil Litigation in Houston
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Environmental Law in Houston
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Energy & Utilities Law in Houston
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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 Houston 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose William Garner
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 William Garner's practice in the field of business, litigation, environmental, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Garner brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Colorado and Texas, William Garner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and environmental, William Garner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means William Garner 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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Common Legal Issues William Garner Handles in Houston
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