Government Disputes

Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands

Have you received a Civil Investigative Demand from the Texas Attorney General? If so, we can help. Handling government investigations requires a balance between being responsive and protecting your financial and reputational interests, while limiting the disruption, risk, and overall cost to your business. Cobb & Johns has significant experience representing large and small companies being investigated for consumer protection and antitrust violations, and civil Medicaid fraud.

Bid Protests & Government Contracting

Are you a losing bidder on a government contract looking to protest the award? Or perhaps you submitted the winning proposal and want to be sure and keep it? Either way, we can help. Protest deadlines are short and inflexible, and protest rules are equally demanding and arcane. Cobb & Johns has substantial experience protesting and defending contracts awarded by Texas state agencies and local governments.

Regulatory Risk Analysis & Compliance

Do you need help understanding and complying with the complicated web of state and local statutes and regulations in Texas? Cobb & Johns provides regulatory risk analysis and compliance expertise to government bodies and private companies operating in a broad range of industries, including insurance, environmental, telecommunications, automobile, and alcohol. We can provide analysis regarding the application of Texas law to your circumstances and advocate for your interests before Texas state agencies and other regulatory bodies.

Government Investigations & Enforcement Actions

Are you or your business facing a government investigation or enforcement action? When your business and reputation are on the line, you need experienced counsel that has credibility and an insider perspective. Cobb & Johns has extensive experience dealing with Texas state agencies and other government entities, including the Texas Attorney General, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, and Texas Department of Insurance. We are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Attorney General Opinions & Legislative Support

Do you need help navigating the policymaking process? The regulatory world behind the curtain? Successful advocacy before legislative and executive branch decisionmakers demands inside experience and insight. Cobb & Johns can assist you in a number of areas, including legislative drafting, preparation and presentation of testimony, and obtaining or interpreting attorney general opinions. We are known for identifying and crafting innovative approaches and arguments and have experience advising a broad range of clients. Let us find the solution to your regulatory headache.

Business & Professional License/Permit Defense

Have you or your business been threatened with license or permit revocation, suspension, probation, or other disciplinary action? A threat to your professional license or business permit can feel overwhelming, and without the help of experienced counsel like Cobb & Johns, it can lead to financial and reputational ruin. Cobb & Johns will help protect your rights, help you navigate the administrative process, and build a strong defense to help you keep your license or permit when it is under attack.

Public Information Act Requests

Are you trying to obtain records from a governmental body, or prevent a governmental body from releasing your confidential information? The Texas Public Information Act, which governs the release of public information, is a complicated law that is riddled with exceptions and procedural requirements. Cobb & Johns has extensive experience litigating open-government issues. Whether you want to obtain public information (or keep it private), we can help you navigate Texas’s complex open-records law and advocate for your interests before the Texas Attorney General or a Texas court.