James A. Hernandez
Partner
James practices in the public law area and also has experience in corporate and securities and real estate law. His focus in the public law area primarily has been in public finance, serving as disclosure counsel, underwriters’ counsel and bond counsel on a variety of public finance transactions for cities, counties and special authorities throughout Texas.
James has extensive experience in the area of transportation development and financing, including representation advising the Harris County Toll Road Authority on operations, contracting and legislative matters, as well as serving as bond counsel on financing transactions. James has also served as disclosure counsel or underwriters’ counsel on several other transportation related transactions, including transactions involving Houston METRO, the Houston Airport System, the San Antonio Airport System and the North Texas Tollway Authority. He has also been involved in a number of public and private development projects, including the development and financing of sports and convention facilities, among others.
Publications
- Federal Agencies Looking Closely at Municipal Bonds: What You Need to Know (November 18, 2011)
- MSRB Withdraws Pending Municipal Advisor Rule Proposals (September 14, 2011)
- Municipal Bond Offerings: MSRB Propose Rules of Conduct for Municipal Advisors (September 1, 2011)
- Legislative Alert: TWIA Finance Opportunities Under Senate Bill 3 (July 1, 2011)
- Municipal Bond Offerings: Proposed SEC Rule Impacts Appointed Board Members (January 7, 2011)
- Municipal Bond Offerings: SEC Charges State of New Jersey for Fraudulent Municipal Bond Offerings (August 19, 2010)
- Ratings Recalibrations and Material Event Notices (April 29, 2010)
Events
- "Overview of Public Law Legislation Passed During the 82nd Legislative Session," Estrada Hinojosa Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas (August 25, 2011)
Professional Recognition
- Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly (2005-2008)
