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Tim George, Energy Attorney in Austin, Texas

focused on Energy and Environmental

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Tim George is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Energy and Environmental. Currently practicing at McGinnis Lochridge.

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Austin, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
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Energy · Environmental
  • Handles Energy and Environmental matters from Austin, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Oil and Gas Law (Austin) (2024).

About Tim George: Tim George is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Energy and Environmental. Currently practicing at McGinnis Lochridge.

Areas of practice

Tim's practice areas in Austin

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

Energy cases in Austin, Texas

Tim 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 Tim agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in Austin, Texas

Tim 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 Tim agrees to represent you.

Biography

Tim George, energy attorney serving Austin

Tim George is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Energy and Environmental. Currently practicing at McGinnis Lochridge. Tim works from Austin, Texas and takes on energy matters across the region.

Tim George practices administrative law and litigation on behalf of oil and gas owners and operators. Tim represents clients before the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas General Land Office. He has helped solve complex problems with leasehold permitting and production; special field rules; rulemaking; salt water disposal injection; unitization and enhanced recovery; environmental compliance and remediation; pipeline transportation; common carrier, common purchaser, and gas utility compliance; planning and permitting for underground storage in salt caverns and depleted reservoirs; and surface land use and municipal permitting for oil and gas operations. Tim is a frequent speaker, lecturer and author on energy law topics.

Chambers & Partners USA has ranked Tim in Band 1, its highest ranking in Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation for Oil & Gas in Texas. Tim has been listed in Best Lawyers©, Energy Law and Natural Resources Law, and has also been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list.

Tim's approach to energy cases

Tim George practices administrative law and litigation on behalf of oil and gas owners and operators. Tim represents clients before the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas General Land Office. He has helped solve complex problems with leasehold permitting and production; special field rules; rulemaking; salt water disposal injection; unitization and enhanced recovery; environmental…

Clients Tim works with

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

Credentials

Credentials — where Tim studied and practices

  • The University of Texas

    J.D. · 1978

Jurisdictions

Tim's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar

    ACTIVE

Tim studied at J.D. in The University of Texas.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Tim's legal honors and published work

Tim has received 19 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Oil and Gas Law (Austin)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Natural Resources Law (Austin)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Natural Resources Law (Austin)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Natural Resources Law (Austin)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Austin)

    2015

  • Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners USA, Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation, Band 1

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters service, Energy & Natural Resources

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Energy Law and Natural Resources Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — as Lawyer of the Year in Energy Law in Austin

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — as Lawyer of the Year in Natural Resources Law in Austin

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners USA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation, Band 1

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Oil and Gas Law (Austin) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Natural Resources Law (Austin) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Natural Resources Law (Austin) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Natural Resources Law (Austin) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Austin) (2015). Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026).

Locations

Tim George's office in Austin

Tim's primary office is at 1111 West 6th, Building B, Suite 400, Austin, Texas, 78703. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

McGinnis Lochridge

1111 West 6th, Building B, Suite 400

Austin, Texas 78703

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Tim George

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Hiring guide

How to hire Tim George — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Tim charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tim'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; Tim 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 Tim

Tim 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. Tim confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Tim'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 Tim George

  • How much does it cost to hire Tim for a energy case?

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

  • Does Tim offer a free consultation?

    Tim charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tim's office. Some energy attorneys offer free consults — check Tim'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. Tim gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Tim 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 — Tim 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 Tim?

    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. Tim will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Tim accepting new energy clients right now?

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

Areas served

Energy attorneys serving Austin, Houston and Dallas in Texas

Tim handles energy matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified energy attorneys in that community.

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