Expertise
Angela C. Dickerson, J.D., M.P.Aff. |
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| March 1995 to present |
Law Office of Angela C. Dickerson, P.C. Seguin, Texas General solo law practice, with emphasis on commercial litigation, construction law, real estate, business transactions, wills and probate and mediation services. August 1997 to September 2006
City Attorney, City of Seguin, Texas (pop. 23,000, annual budget $55 million) Appointed by Seguin City Council to represent the City of Seguin in all aspects of its day-to-day legal affairs. Extensive experience in matters involving utility administration, cooperative public/private infrastructure development, procurement issues, contracts and real estate matters, land planning, land regulation and zoning, municipal law and governmental compliance, drafting of legislation, general litigation and citizen relations; advisor to all departments at City Hall, including Police, Fire/EMS, Finance, Planning and Public Works; supervisory role to Municipal Prosecutor and Municipal Court November 2001 to present
General counsel, Seguin Economic Development Corporation (annual budget $1.5 million) Hired by the SEDC, a 4A economic development corporation, to provide assistance with analysis and administration of economic development grants. Extensive experience in negotiating and drafting development grant agreements and loan packages for prospects seeking to relocate or expand in the community. |
| July 1993 to February 1995 |
Associate, Harbour, Kenley, Boyland, Smith and Harris Longview, Texas Represented local businesses and large estates in state and federal court, with emphasis on bankruptcy litigation. |
| January 1990 to July 1993 |
Associate, Liddell, Sapp, Zively, Hill & LaBoon, L.L.P. Austin, Texas Represented large financial institutions in state, federal and appellate courts, with emphasis on bankruptcy litigation. |
| January 2000 to December 2003 |
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Law, Texas State University San Marcos, Texas |
EDUCATION |
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| August 1999 to May 2000 |
Ph.D. in Public Policy program (not completed) LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin Recipient, Robert S. Strauss Merit Fellowship |
| May 1999 | Master of Public Affairs LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin Recipient, Moody Merit Fellowship 1996-1998 |
| May 1990 | Juris Doctorate University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas Phi Delta Phi; 1988 AmJur Award; 1990 George T. Barrow Award; 1990 Distinguished Service Award |
| December 1986 | Bachelor of Arts University of Texas at Austin Major in History, minor in Spanish |
CREDENTIALS |
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| Licensed by State Bar of Texas since November 1990 Licensed to practice before all four federal district courts in Texas Certified Mediator since 1998 |
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