Bio

Professional, Educational

Licensed Attorney, Texas, first licensed Nov. 1999. Also admitted to New Mexico bar; 2016.

Admitted, U.S. Court of Appeals – Fifth Circuit

Admitted, U.S. District Court – Northern District of Texas; Western District of Texas; Southern District of Texas

JD, University of Texas School of Law, With Honors, May 1999

BS, Agricultural Communications, Texas Tech University, magna cum laude, May 1995

Distinguished Alumnus, Texas Tech College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 2014

“AV” – “Pre-eminent” Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory, 2013 – present.

Civic Involvement

Lubbock Independent School District, Board President, 2018-present; Trustee, 2017 – present.

Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee for Sens. Cornyn and Cruz, Member, 2013–present

Texas Lyceum, Director, 2015–present.

Employment

Brady & Hamilton, LLP, Lubbock, Texas

Partner, Jan 2013 – present

B&H is the successor firm to ZS Brady & Co. My practice continues to focus on controversies related to eminent domain and other land use issues, as well as significant work in agriculture, commercial real estate, energy, administrative law and public policy.

ZS Brady & Co., Lubbock, Texas

Founder and President, May 2006 – Dec 2012

Represent a broad range of clients in agriculture, real estate, energy and related regulated industries. Corporate counsel work for a variety of clients, including regional cooperatives, groundwater districts, and quasi-governmental entities. Active commercial litigation practice with a focus on lawsuits relating to agriculture policy and production; as well as eminent domain, nuisance and other real property issues. Additional focus on transactional issues related to real estate development, energy, and agriculture.

McWhorter, Cobb and Johnson, LLP, Lubbock Texas

Partner, Feb 2004 – May 2006

Jackson Walker LLP, Austin Texas

Associate, Jul 1999 – Feb 2004

Represented a variety of significant, statewide clients in legislative, regulatory, and litigation matters. Registered Texas lobbyist. Additional focus on eminent domain proceedings

Texas State Sen. Robert Duncan, Austin Texas

Special Assistant, Jan 1997 – Jul 1999

Coordinated natural resources issues for Texas state senator, including the 1997 re-write of the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication law. Experience in negotiation, drafting, and research in a broad range of policy areas, including natural resources, agriculture, economic development, and civil justice.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Speeches, Papers and Industry Presentations

Energy Law Symposium – Administrative Law Panel, Texas Tech Law Review and Texas Tech Administrative Law Journal, Lubbock, 2015

Oil & Gas Conference – Speaker on Local Ordinances, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance with Texas Tech University and Permian Basin Petroleum Association, Lubbock, 2014

Eminent Domain & Common Carrier Issues – Panel Member, Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Convention, San Antonio, 2014

Contracting for Grape Sales, Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association, San Marcos, 2013

Water Issues Affecting Farmers and Ranchers, TexasBarCLE – Agriculture Law, Lubbock, 2013

Property Rights at the Ranch Level, Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association School for Successful Ranching, Fort Worth, 2013

Update on State Water Issues, Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association, Abilene, 2013

CREZ and Condemnation: Common Questions Relating to Wind – Expansion of the Grid and Expansion of Transmission Lines/Condemnation, TexasBarCLE – Agriculture Law, Lubbock, 2011

Water Law: Drafting Issues Leading to Litigation, CLE International, Houston, 2007

Eminent Domain Law for Engineers and Surveyors, Half Moon Seminars, Lubbock, 2007

Eminent Doman Update, CLE International, Austin, 2006

Water Law Update, Texas State Bar Ag Law Committee, Waco, 2005

Water Law Update, Texas State Bar Ag Law Committee, Lubbock, 2004

Prior Community Involvement and Honors

Chair, City of Lubbock Citizens Advisory Committee on Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinances, 2013–2015

City of Lubbock Water Advisory Board, Member, 2008–2016; Chair, Freshwater Committee, 2015–2016.

Member, Texas FFA Foundation Board of Directors, 2010-2016

Director, Lubbock Area Foundation

Treasurer, American Museum of Agriculture

Chairman, Texas Tech University Chancellor’s Council Advisory Board

Lubbock “Twenty Under Forty” Honoree, 2008

City of Lubbock Citizens Advisory Council on Bond Election, 2006–2007

Brazos River Authority Board of Directors, 2008–2009

Educational Involvement and Honors

University of Texas School of Law

John B. Connally Memorial Endowed Presidential Scholar in Law, 1996-1999

Board of Advocates

Student Bar Association Election Arbiter

Texas Tech University

Presidential Scholar, 1991-1995

National Merit Scholar, 1991-1995

Outstanding Graduate, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 1995

Student Body President, 1994-1995

Personal

Married to Dani Brady. James, 20, attends Texas Tech University. Emma, 15, is a sophomore at Lubbock High School.

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