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Attorneys - Cindy J. Crosby
Cindy J. Crosby
Area of Emphasis
Municipal law - General counsel to municipal governments with a special emphasis on zoning and land use planning.
Biography
Cindy Crosby practices in the areas of municipal law and general public law. As a former assistant city attorney for the City of El Paso she is intimately aware of issues facing cities as they grow and face challenges from new development as well as areas which must be revitalized. She has continued her focus on land use and development issues, including addressing zoning, subdivision regulation, annexation, utility development, and the review, evaluation and revision of municipal ordinances that are related to such issues.
Cindy has also expanded her practice to include areas to include purchasing, election and charter amendments. As part of dealing with her clients' every day needs, she has provided legal advice to municipal, school and county clients in all areas of public law from municipal ordinance drafting and compliance with the open meetings/open records laws to special issues related to water and wastewater utilities, ethics, real estate acquisition and development, and economic development.
Cindy has also expanded her practice to include areas to include purchasing, election and charter amendments. As part of dealing with her clients' every day needs, she has provided legal advice to municipal, school and county clients in all areas of public law from municipal ordinance drafting and compliance with the open meetings/open records laws to special issues related to water and wastewater utilities, ethics, real estate acquisition and development, and economic development.
Career Highlights, Honors and Appointments
Successfully defended the City of El Paso, Zoning Board of Adjustment in District Court when sued by a neighbor unhappy with a building official decision (Cause No. 2007-4401, 346th District Court).
Former Assistant City Attorney - City of El Paso, Texas. Served as legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, and various city boards and commissions to include the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the City Plan Commission. Additional assignments in this capacity included serving as legal counsel to the Metropolitan Planning Organization, addressing Texas Department of Transportation issues, building permit and sub-standard building issues, municipality utility district issues, development agreements for property in the ETJ, and municipal ordinance drafting.
Development Manager/Consultant - Liaison to governmental entities for a private developer and home builder in El Paso, Texas. Ensured compliance of regulatory laws including permit and entitlement requirements. Coordinated acquisition of raw land for residential and commercial purposes, including review of financing, title documents, contracts, and other real estate documents.
Former Assistant City Attorney - City of El Paso, Texas. Served as legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, and various city boards and commissions to include the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the City Plan Commission. Additional assignments in this capacity included serving as legal counsel to the Metropolitan Planning Organization, addressing Texas Department of Transportation issues, building permit and sub-standard building issues, municipality utility district issues, development agreements for property in the ETJ, and municipal ordinance drafting.
Development Manager/Consultant - Liaison to governmental entities for a private developer and home builder in El Paso, Texas. Ensured compliance of regulatory laws including permit and entitlement requirements. Coordinated acquisition of raw land for residential and commercial purposes, including review of financing, title documents, contracts, and other real estate documents.
Professional Organizations and Community Involvement
Former Chair, City of El Paso Historic Landmark Commission
El Paso Bar Association
Austin Bar Association
Austin Young Lawyers Association
Meals on Wheels
Volunteer Neighborhood and Family Mediator
El Paso Bar Association
Austin Bar Association
Austin Young Lawyers Association
Meals on Wheels
Volunteer Neighborhood and Family Mediator
Papers, Publications and Presentations
"Zoning and Land Use Seminar", Speaker, Lorman Education Services, El Paso, TX (August, 2006)
"How to Get the Development You Want," Author/Co-Speaker: 18th annual Local Government Seminar presented by Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta (2007)
"Who's Your Client?," Author: Ethics CLE for In-House Counsel presented by Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta (2007)
"Subdivision Regulation within the City Limits & ETJ," Speaker: Texas Leadership Institute (2007, 2008)
"Land Use Law," Speaker, Legal Issues for Texas Professional Surveyors (2008)
"How to Get the Development You Want," Author/Co-Speaker: 18th annual Local Government Seminar presented by Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta (2007)
"Who's Your Client?," Author: Ethics CLE for In-House Counsel presented by Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta (2007)
"Subdivision Regulation within the City Limits & ETJ," Speaker: Texas Leadership Institute (2007, 2008)
"Land Use Law," Speaker, Legal Issues for Texas Professional Surveyors (2008)
Educational and Professional Background
Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D.)
University of Texas at El Paso (B.A. Criminal Justice)
Admitted to Practice: Supreme Court of Texas, 2000
University of Texas at El Paso (B.A. Criminal Justice)
Admitted to Practice: Supreme Court of Texas, 2000
Chapter 245: Grandfathering Development at Conception (The Government's Perspective)
