For more than 25 years, attorney Mark Foster has offered skillful representation to landowners and retail electric providers in public utilities law. Mr. Foster is board certified in administrative law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He also served as special counsel to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, where he provided legal guidance to the commissioners and executive director regarding utility regulation and administrative law matters.
Experienced Public Utilities Regulatory Law Attorney in Texas
Austin public utilities law attorney Mark Foster has the skills, knowledge and resources to assist clients throughout Texas with their public utilities needs in the areas of electric, water, gas and telecommunications. He offers cost-effective, strategic counsel for landowners and retail electric providers in every step of the legal process, including regulatory matters.
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Putting 25 Years of Experience to Work for You
Attorney Mark Foster has extensive experience in the utility regulation field. He is available to represent clients in many situations, such as:
- State Commission certification and regulatory compliance
- Negotiation of vendor agreements
- Evaluation of city franchise agreements
- Negotiation of power supply and energy agreements for wholesale customers
- Preparation of agency/marketer agreements
He also prosecutes complaint and arbitration proceedings against incumbent local exchange companies (ILECs) before the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the utility commissions in other states. Mr. Foster works to reduce his clients' costs and increase operational efficiencies. Working with economic consultants, he helps clients analyze ILEC rate and service offerings and evaluate new markets and product offerings.
Representing Retail Electric Providers in Texas
Retail electric providers (REPs) sell energy to customers throughout Texas, where the sale of electricity is open to retail competition. A REP needs proper certification in order to buy wholesale electricity, set electricity prices for customers and ultimately sell the electricity to retail customers. Attorney Foster helps REPs become compliant and gain the license and certification needed to competitively sell electric energy. He is also available to represent REPs facing audits or regulatory action before the Public Utility Commission.
Contact Public Utilities Law Attorney Mark Foster
contact attorney Mark Foster online or call 512-708-8700 to discuss your public utilities legal needs.
Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. The office is near the West Sixth Street entertainment district at the edge of downtown Austin. It is conveniently located near the Texas Capitol and many of the agencies listed above, including the Public Utility Commission, the Texas Medical Board, the Nursing and Pharmacists Boards, and the Texas Department of Insurance.
Mark Foster, Attorney at Law
707 West Tenth Street
Austin, TX 78701
Telephone: 512-708-8700 | Fax: 512-697-0058
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