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Robert T. "Bob" Stewart, Environmental Attorney in Austin, Texas

focused on Environmental and Litigation

Austin, TX

Trusted environmental attorney serving Austin.

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Robert T. "Bob" Stewart is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

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Austin, TEXAS
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Environmental · Litigation
  • Handles Environmental and Litigation matters from Austin, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).

About Robert T. "Bob" Stewart: Robert T. "Bob" Stewart is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Robert takes on

Robert concentrates on environmental and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Environmental cases in Austin, Texas

Robert takes environmental matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Austin, Texas

Robert takes litigation matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Robert T. "Bob" Stewart — environmental lawyer in Austin

Robert T. "Bob" Stewart is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

Robert T. Stewart represents a broad array of industrial and commercial clients, focusing on air pollution control, toxic torts, environmental criminal investigations, cost recovery for waste remediations and environmental enforcement defense. He has extensive experience handling matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Stewart worked as a chemical engineer for Union Carbide Corporation. He is annually named a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters and included in The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Mr. Stewart is a 1977 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan Law School where he was Order of the Coif. He received his Chemical Engineering Bachelors of Science from Lehigh University in 1973. Mr. Stewart chaired the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas in 2001-2002.

How Robert handles environmental matters

Robert T. Stewart represents a broad array of industrial and commercial clients, focusing on air pollution control, toxic torts, environmental criminal investigations, cost recovery for waste remediations and environmental enforcement defense. He has extensive experience handling matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to…

The kind of cases Robert takes

Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental and litigation matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • The University of Michigan Law School

    J.D. · 1977

  • Lehigh University

    — · 1973

Jurisdictions

Robert's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar

    ACTIVE

Robert studied at J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School and — in Lehigh University.

Law school and academic background

Robert completed J.D. in The University of Michigan Law School and — in Lehigh University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Robert has received 25 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Administrative/Regulatory

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Air Quality

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Constitutional

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Counseling

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Enforcement Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Crimes

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Permitting

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Industry

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — RCRA/Hazardous Waste

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Solid Waste

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Superfunds/Environmental Remediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — ,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 360 West

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — magazine, 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2014-2019

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named Top Austin Attorney,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Austin Monthly

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2019

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative/Regulatory (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Air Quality (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Constitutional (2026).

Locations

Robert T. "Bob" Stewart's office in Austin

Robert's primary office is at 303 Colorado Street, Suite 2000, Austin, Texas, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

303 Colorado Street, Suite 2000

Austin, Texas 78701

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Hiring guide

How to hire Robert T. "Bob" Stewart — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Austin, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert

Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Robert T. "Bob" Stewart

  • How much does it cost to hire Robert for a environmental case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Robert offer a free consultation?

    Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.

  • How long do environmental cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Austin?

    Robert is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Robert accepting new environmental clients right now?

    Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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