Experienced Utilities Regulation Lawyer
National telecommunications and public utilities regulatory laws are constantly changing. Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and having served as Special Counsel to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, attorney Mark Foster has the experience necessary to protect you and your company in legal struggles with regulatory agencies.
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With over 25 years of legal experience, Attorney Foster represents competitive telecommunications companies throughout the nation regarding various legal matters, including:
- CLEC licenses and tariffs
- Regulatory compliance matters
- Billing disputes with incumbent local exchange companies
- 911 agreements and issues
- Negotiating interconnection agreements with incumbent telephone companies
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Contracting with third-party providers
- Strategic planning
Attorney Foster provides effective representation in the telecommunications, electric utility, gas utility and alternative energy fields. He is committed to helping clients identify and seize business opportunities in the midst of the uncertainty that can be caused by changing regulations.
Putting 25 Years of Experience to Work for You
As a former Special Counsel to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Mr. Foster has extensive experience in the utility regulation field. He is available to represent clients in many situations, such as:
- 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.
Call 512-708-8700 or contact the firm online to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation with Austin Attorney Mark Foster.
Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. The offices near the West Sixth Street entertainment district at the edge of downtown Austin. It is within walking distance of many of the agencies listed above, including the Board of Nursing and Medical Examiners, 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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