Zachary S. Brady

Zachary S. Brady stands as a founding partner at Brady & Hamilton, LLP, situated in Austin, Texas. His legal practice is centered on commercial and agricultural law, with a specific emphasis on real property litigation. He exhibits notable proficiency in eminent domain, nuisance law disputes and water rights. His professional purview extends to serving clients across the state, marked by a distinguished record of effectively overseeing more than 200 eminent domain cases. Additionally, he is actively involved in Public Utility Commission practice.

Renowned for his legal acumen, Mr. Brady has taken the lead in complex jury trials and administrative hearings, notably arguing and winning an appeal before the Texas Supreme Court on a case related to the Texas Right to Farm Act. He holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Brady has devoted his career to the Texas cotton industry, initially assisting Senator Robert Duncan from 1997 to 1999 and serving as legal counsel for the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation since 1999. In the realm of water law, his contributions are substantial. He crafted legislative language integrated into Texas statutes, cited in the landmark Day decision by the Texas Supreme Court, affirming landowner rights to groundwater. Further, he has keenly contributed to water governance by serving on the board of the Brazos River Authority and holding membership on the Lubbock Water Advisory Commission.

A magna cum laude graduate of Texas Tech University in 1995, Mr. Brady earned his Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 1999. Beyond legislative achievements, he is a valued member of the Lubbock Area Bar Association and the Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association. Moreover, he serves as the chair of the Agricultural Law Committee within the State Bar of Texas.

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