Matt Hines is of counsel in the Austin office and a member of the Firm’s Elections and Disputes Department. After graduating from the University of Houston Law Center, Matt served as a law clerk for the Honorable J. Brett Busby, where he was responsible for analyzing cutting-edge state law issues. Matt has represented clients in both trial and appellate courts on issues related to elections, public securities, municipal tax, transit, real estate development, and utility districts. Together with his colleague, Rose Kanusky, Matt now advises counties, cities, school districts, and other governmental entities regarding the legal and ethical requirements of public-security and tax-rate elections, helping to mitigate risk and respond to all forms of disputes, including litigation.
Highlights & Notable Transactions
- Successfully defended clients in state and federal court.
- Drafted legal briefs for bond validation suits and contested cases involving utility districts.
Professional & Community Affiliations
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Barbara Jordan American Inn of Court
Articles & Speeches
- I Smell a Bot: California’s S.B. 1001, Free Speech, and the Future of Bot Regulation, 57 Hous. L. Rev. 405 (2019)
EDUCATION
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2020 (magna cum laude, Order of the Coif)
St. Edward’s University, B.A., 2009 (summa cum laude, valedictory honors)