Monica M. Jacobs

Monica M. Jacobs: Experienced Texas Water Law Attorney in Austin, Texas

Mrs. Monica M. Jacobs has been practicing water law for over twenty years and specializes in strategic water supply planning and asset management for both surface water and groundwater rights.

Practice Areas

• Water Resources: Water Supply and Rights Management
  Large landowners, industrial users, and major Texas municipalities
  Surface water permitting at TCEQ
  Groundwater permitting throughout Texas' groundwater conservation districts
  Project development and long-term planning
  Pre-transaction due diligence regarding water rights and supply
  Water rights sales and leases
  Enforcement actions involving water assets
• Contested Case Hearings/Litigation: First-chairing numerous complex contested case hearings from application stage through live hearing and post-hearing briefing; served as co-counsel in related lawsuits and appeals

Education & Credentials

• The University of Texas, B.A., Juris Doctor
• University of Houston, Honors College, Outstanding Young Alumni Award, 2000
• Bar Admissions: Texas (Admitted in 1985), California (Admitted in 1996)

Firms

• Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP - Chairs Kelly Hart's Water Law practice group, and is a registered lobbyist.

Affiliations

• Recognized since 2022 in Best Attorney USA for Water Law and Litigation – Environmental.
• National Law Journal Energy/Environmental Trailblazer, 2021; Top Attorney Award from 360 West magazine, 2021; Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2004-2013.

Languages

• English