Request for Qualifications Attorney

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is seeking qualified attorneys to provide legal services for litigating cases before an Administrative Law Judge of the State Office of Administrative Proceedings (SOAH). The selected attorney will be responsible for drafting and filing pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting facts of allegations. The contract is estimated to start on September 1, 2026, and end on August 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension. • The attorney must be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas with at least seven years of experience litigating cases. • The attorney will be asked to draft and file pleadings with the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for alleged violations of the Texas Public Accountancy Act (Act). • The attorney will be asked to conduct discovery to support the pleadings and present the facts of the allegations before an Administrative Law Judge provided by SOAH. • The Board estimates anywhere from 10 to 20 cases filed with SOAH during this contract.