Jonathan Day
Of Counsel
Jonathan has been instrumental in building Andrews Kurth's public law practice during his almost four decades with the firm. His primary expertise is in litigation involving governmental entities, and administrative practice before state and local agencies. His clients include cities and counties, as well as special-purpose governmental entities such as river authorities and transit authorities.
Jonathan represents an association of large industries that participates in electric utility regulatory proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. This regulatory experience has led to involvement in counseling clients regarding the development of cogeneration projects and electricity supply arrangements in a deregulated market.
He has served as lead counsel for local units of government in a number of lawsuits that have had important impact on the Houston area, including annexation disputes, voting rights claims and major environmental and flooding claims against local agencies.
Jonathan has also represented both governmental officials and agencies in ethical matters. He served as City Attorney for the City of Houston from 1974 to 1976 and was named Outstanding Young Lawyer in the State of Texas as a result of this service. Jonathan is also recognized in The Best Lawyers of America and as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly.
Professional Recognition
- Texas Super Lawyer in Utilities, Texas Monthly (2003, 2004, 2005, & 2007)
- The Best Lawyers in America (1991-2012)
Honors and Awards
- 2012 Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award by the Anti-Defamation League
- 2009 Scenic Visionary Award presented by Scenic Houston
- 2009 Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association Award for outstanding contribution to education
- 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by The University of Texas Law Alumni Associaiton for a lifetime public service by a graduate of The University of Texas School of Law
- 2007 Leon Jaworski Award presented by the Houston Bar Auxiliary for outstanding public service by a member of the legal profession
- 2006 SAVVY Award presented annually to civic volunteers - Foley's and Houston Chronicle
- 2002 Scholarship Honoree for extraordinary contributions to Houston's academic and human services communities - University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work
- 2001 Red Rose Ball Honoree for outstanding service to education - University of Houston/Downtown
- 1999 Volunteer of the Year - Neighborhood Centers Inc.
- 1976 Outstanding Young Lawyer in the State of Texas - Junior Bar Association of the State of Texas
