Creative Representation For Governmental Entities.
Biography
Mr. Drinkard is a Shareholder in the Firm. Mr. Drinkard is a 1998 graduate of The University of Texas School of Law and a 1995 graduate from The University of Texas where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. His litigation practice involves representation of governmental entities and public officials in all types of litigation, including federal and state labor and employment claims; federal civil rights/constitutional claims; state law tort claims; zoning/land-use and takings claims; and contract claims.
Mr. Drinkard also represents governmental entities as general and special projects counsel.
Mr. Drinkard is an avid University of Texas sports fan.
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- Juris Doctor - 1998
- University of Texas - Austin, Austin, Texas
- B.A. - 1995
- Major: Government
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Texas, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2003
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2001
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Professional Associations
- Texas City Attorneys Association; Merit Certification in Municipal Law
- International Municipal Lawyers Association
- Rio Grande Valley City Attorneys’ Association-Treasurer
- Hidalgo County Bar Association
- Cameron County Bar Association
Pro-Bono Activities
Representative Clients
Languages
Ancillary Businesses
Fraternities or Sororities
Practice Areas
- Civil Trial - State & Federal
- Civil Appeals - State & Federal
- General Counsel - Governmental entities