Biography
Daniel C. Jones is a Senior Associate Attorney who joined the Firm in 2025. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in 1996, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi in University, Mississippi, in 2000. Mr. Jones was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2018. Before moving to Texas, Mr. Jones served as school board attorney, city attorney, prosecutor for small municipalities, and District Attorney for the 13th Circuit Court in Mississippi. He is experienced in local government and municipal law, the Texas Public Information Act, the Texas Open Meetings Act, government contract and procurement laws, police adviser, 1983 civil rights litigation, sexually oriented businesses, game rooms, civil litigation involving personal injury, education law, labor and employment law, economic development and tax abatement, election law, and general counsel representation of local government entities with expertise in municipal and county land use, drafting municipal charters, ordinances, regulations, and resolutions, contracts and government procurement, local and state government infrastructure issues, Chapter 380 Economic Development agreements and Chapter 387 County Assistance Districts. Furthermore, Mr. Jones has extensive experience crafting interlocal agreements with local governments for fire suppression, emergency services, emergency management, water services, and animal services.
Education
- University of Mississippi School of Law, Mississippi
- J.D. - 2000
- University of Southern Mississippi, Mendenhall, Mississippi
- M.A., Master of Arts - 1998
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2018
- Mississippi, 2000
Professional Associations
Pro-Bono Activities
Representative Clients
Languages
- English
Ancillary Businesses
Fraternities or Sororities
Practice Areas
- State, Local and Municipal Law 100%
Published Works
Representative Cases
Honors
Classes & Seminars
References
Past Positions
- City of Odessa, City Attorney, 2019 to 2025
- 13th Circuit Court, District Attorney, 2010 to 2016
Litigation
- 25%


