
Sarah Baker Faust, Energy Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on Energy, Environmental, and Government
AssociateatKemp Smith LLP
Austin, TX
Practicing energy in Austin since 2003.
- 23+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Sarah Baker Faust is an associate based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Government. Sarah has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kemp Smith LLP.
- Based in
- Austin, TX
- Experience
- over 23 years
- Known for
- Energy · Environmental · Government
- Handles Energy, Environmental, and Government matters from Austin, TX.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Sarah Baker Faust: Sarah Baker Faust is an associate based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Government. Sarah has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kemp Smith LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Sarah Baker Faust
Sarah concentrates on energy, environmental, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sarah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Energy
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Environmental
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Government
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Energy cases in Austin, Texas
Sarah takes energy 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 Sarah agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Austin, Texas
Sarah 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 Sarah agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Austin, Texas
Sarah takes government 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 Sarah agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Sarah Baker Faust — Over 23 years of Texas energy experience
Sarah Baker Faust is an associate based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Government. Sarah has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kemp Smith LLP.
Sarah Baker Faust is a lawyer practicing environmental law, natural resources, administrative law and 3 other areas of law. Sarah received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years. Sarah practices at Kemp Smith LLP in Austin, TX.
Sarah's approach to energy cases
Sarah Baker Faust is a lawyer practicing environmental law, natural resources, administrative law and 3 other areas of law. Sarah received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years. Sarah practices at Kemp Smith LLP in Austin, TX.
Clients Sarah works with
Sarah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for energy, environmental, and government matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Sarah Baker Faust's legal education and bar admissions
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D. · 2002
University of Texas at Austin
B.A. · 1998
Jurisdictions
Sarah's state bar admissions
Hawaii
2016 · ACTIVE
California
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2005 · ACTIVE
Texas
2003 · ACTIVE
Sarah studied at J.D. in The University of Texas School of Law and B.A. in University of Texas at Austin.
Law school and academic background
Sarah completed J.D. in The University of Texas School of Law and B.A. in University of Texas at Austin. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sarah runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Sarah's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Texas
Member, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section · membership
Locations
Sarah Baker Faust's office in Austin
Sarah's primary office is at 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1150, Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sarah Baker Faust — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new energy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sarah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sarah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sarah'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; Sarah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a energy attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many energy 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 Sarah
Sarah discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in energy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every energy 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. Sarah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sarah's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many energy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Baker Faust
How much does it cost to hire Sarah for a energy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sarah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sarah offer a free consultation?
Sarah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sarah's office. Some energy attorneys offer free consults — check Sarah's current terms during booking.
How long do energy cases in Texas typically take?
Simple energy 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. Sarah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sarah take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Sarah 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 — Sarah 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 Sarah?
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. Sarah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sarah accepting new energy clients right now?
Sarah'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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