To successfully resolve disputes with the government, attorneys must have a comprehensive knowledge of the substance of the laws at issue and an appreciation for how the government works. A firm with a breadth and depth of experience in such work is best positioned to help its clients achieve their goals.

Thompson & Knight attorneys have dedicated many years to public service through a diverse array of positions. Positions our attorneys have held include:

• U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas;
• Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation, Office of the Texas Attorney General;
• Acting Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service;
• Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division;
• Chief of Major Crimes Unit, Chief of General Drug Unit, and Federal Prosecutor, U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Texas;
• Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas;
• Briefing Attorney, First Court of Civil Appeals in Houston;
• Legislative Aide, Texas House of Representatives;
• Assistant Attorney General of Kansas;
• Assistant District Attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office;
• Assistant District Attorney, Tarrant County District Attorney's Office;
• Assistant City Attorney, Dallas City Attorney's Office;
• Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Tax Division;
• Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office;
• Special Counsel, Planning Board and Board of Trustees, Bronxville Board of Zoning Appeals;
• Deputy Director General, Ministry of Commerce, Mexican Federal Government;
• Director of Corporation Finance and Director of Market Surveillance, Mexico National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV);
• Senator of the Republic, State of Nuevo Leon, and President of the Commission of Outer Relations; and
• Secretary of Human Development of the Government, State of Nuevo Leon.

Thompson & Knight has represented clients before federal, state, and local entities for more than 50 years. We employ our knowledge of the system and its players to help guide our clients toward solving their problems.

For more information on our practice, please contact James B. Harris or Jeffrey S. Boyd regarding government litigation and dispute resolution, and James E. Cousar regarding government relations, transactions, and agreements.

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