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Roxann Pais Cotroneo
About Roxann
Biography
Roxann has 23 years of municipal law experience. She has a Merit Certification in Municipal Law from the Texas City Attorneys Association. Roxann worked for the City of Dallas for 14 years as an Executive Assistant City Attorney. She also was cross-designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for 8 years and won national awards from the U.S. Department of Justice for her work to improve cities and reduce violent gun crime. After serving Dallas, she served as the Harlingen City Attorney for 4 years. Today, Roxann offices in San Antonio and serves cities throughout Texas. Having lectured at 40+ national conferences all across America on municipal law -- she is known as an innovator, collaborator, and problem-solver. Roxann knows how to protect your city.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
State, Local, and Municipal Law
40%
31 years
Contracts and Agreements
20%
31 years
Government
20%
31 years
Land Use and Zoning
20%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
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Location
Pais Cotroneo Law
Forum One, 8000 IH 10 West, Suite 1500, San Antonio, TX, 78255-3347
Pais Cotroneo Law
Frost Bank Tower, 401 Congress Ave, Suite 1540, Austin, TX, 78701
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1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Ste 1025, Washington, DC, 20006
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Posted by Lanna | April 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Research & Communications Asst.
Roxann Cotroneo is wonderful at what she does. Not only is she very knowledgeable, but highly professional. I am also impressed on the speed of her process. Roxann genuinely cares about her clients and their best interests and forges admirable relationships with those she represents. She goes above a...
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Replied last April 06, 2018Thank you. I truly care about my clients and always want to protect them. - Roxann
Posted by Sally | April 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mayor Pro-Tem
Roxann is a very professional, passionate attorney. I know that she always has her clients best interest at heart. I am very pleased that she represents our city.
Roxann Cotroneo
Replied last April 06, 2018It's my pleasure and honor to serve the City of Three Rivers. -Roxann
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Sound Legal Advice
Roxann is thorough, prompt, knowledgeable, and experienced. She provided legal information and sound counsel that helped reach party consensus and avoided long legal battles and cost.
Roxann Pais Cotroneo's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked alongside and observed Ms. Cotroneo in my courtroom as the city prosecutor and in council meetings presenting to the the city council as the city attorney. She is an excellent attorney who takes her prosecutorial duty to insure that justice is served to a level above and beyond the other prosecutors that have worked in my court. And, as a city attorney she is always prepared and provides her client(s) the most current laws and information affording them the opportunity to make an informed decision consistent with the law in city matters. She is one of the best attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with in my career."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Municipal Certification, Texas City Attorneys Association
2006
National Achievement Award for Exemplary Local Training Program, U.S. Department of Justice, Project Safe Neighborhoods
2006
Community Prosecution National Leadership Award, U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
2006
Community Prosecutor Iceberg Award, American Prosecutors Research Institute
2006
Community Heart & Soul Award, Old East Dallas, Weed & Seed Program
2006
Employee Wall of Honor, City of Dallas
2006
Special Recognition, Dallas County Commissioners Court
2006
Special Recognition, Dallas City Council
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Municipal Attorney, Pais Cotroneo Law
2009 - 2013
City Attorney, City of Harlingen
2002 - 2009
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas
1996 - 2009
Executive Assistance City Attorney, City Of Dallas, City Attorney's Office
Associations
2009 - Present
Texas City Attorneys AsscMember
2009 - Present
International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)Member
2008 - Present
American Prosecutors Research InstituteFaculty member
2001 - Present
National Advocacy CenterFaculty Member
2006 - 2007
International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA), Code Enforcement & Housing Task ForceChair
1999 - 2000
Patrick E. Higginbotham American Inn of CourtBarrister
Sample of Legal Cases
Oil and Gas Docket No. 01-0305096
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Education
1995
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1992
University of Texas, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1989
Universidad de Salamanca
Spanish
Speaking Engagements
2014
9th National Prosecution Summit
Creating Partnerships
2013
25th Annual Suing and Defending Governmental Entitites
Planning Committee Member
2012
24th Annual Suing and Defending Governmental Entitities
Planning Committee Member
2011
Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys
Addressing Vacant Structures
2009
Foreclosures: Community Impacts and Collaborative Responses
Innovative Ideas on How to Address Vacant Structures
2009
Code Enforcement Conference 2009
Getting Grants for Code Enforcement
2009
Code Enforcement Conference
Drafting a Vacant Structure Registration Ordinance: A Survey of Approaches
2009
Code Enforcement Conference
Emerging Issues: Uniform Convenience Store Security Standards Ordinance
2008
Creating Safer Communities through Community Prosecution
Dealing with Foreclosures and Abandoned Properties
2007
National Advocacy Center
Creating Safer Communities
2007
Community Capacity Development Office Conference
The Role of Community Courts
2007
3rd Annual Conference
Crime and Safety: The Impact of High Crime Rates on Quality of Life and Neighborhood Wellbeing
2006
Trial Advocacy I
Trial Advocacy I
2006
Community Capacity Development Office Law Enforcement Conference
The Role of Community Courts
2006
3rd National Community Prosecution Conference
Measuring and Sustaining Community Prosecution
2005
U.S. Attorney's Office Conference
Community Prosecution
2005
Consortium on Community Prosecution
Community Problem-Solving
2005
Advanced Community Prosecution Workshop
Getting Started with Community Prosecution
2004
Weed & Seed Law Enforcement Coordination Training
Community Courts
2004
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida
Community Prosecution
2004
Stop Trashing Texas
Community Prosecution
2004
Project Safe Neighborhoods
Project Safe Neighborhoods
2004
Executive Office of the United States President
Community Prosecution
2004
Community Prosecution Conference
Community Prosecution: Getting Started
2004
Community Prosecution
Community Prosecution Partnerships
2004
Advanced Community Prosecution Workshop
Community Prosecution and Strategies to Reduce Gun Crime
2003
Team Texas: Drop the Gun - Community Prosecution and Project Safe Neighborhoods
Team Texas: Drop the Gun - Community Prosecution and Project Safe Neighborhoods
2003
Community Prosecution National Leadership Site Symposium
Community Prosecution in Dallas, Texas
2003
2nd National Community Prosecution Conference
Community Prosecution: Working with Distinct Communities
2003
2nd National Community Prosecution Conference
Community Prosecution: Getting Started
2002
National Advocacy Center
Community Prosecution: City Attorney + City Codes = Long Term Solutions
2002
National Advocacy Center
Community Prosecution: Abating Nuisance Houses
2002
National Advocacy Center
Community Prosecution: Getting Started
2002
Community Prosecution Symposium
Advisor
2002
Community Prosecution Symposia
Advisor
2001
National Advocacy Center
Advanced Community Prosecution: Community Prosecution and the Emerging Role of City Attorneys
2001
National Advocacy Center
Advanced Community Prosecution: Abating Nuisance Houses
2001
National Advocacy Center
Community Prosecution: Getting Started
2001
Community Prosecution: Strategic Planning Focus Group
Advisor
Publications
2010
Center for Court Innovation and U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance
Addressing Foreclosed and Abandoned Properties
1999
City of Dallas, Texas
Code Book
1999
City of Dallas, Texas
Urban Rehabilitation Standards Board Training Manual
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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