For
nearly 35 years, Joseph “Pepe” Schwartz has practiced in the
area of public finance and local government law, specifically
representing municipal utility districts and other special
districts, both as bond counsel and general counsel.
His extensive experience includes representing
commercial and residential real estate developers, both in the formation
of special districts and in matters coming before districts.
Pepe has been substantially involved in state legislative
matters and rulemaking matters with state agencies that regulate
special districts, including the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality. Since 1987, Pepe has served as Vice President of
the Utility District Advisory Corporation, created to advance
the interests of utility districts by developing and advocating change in
regulatory and legislative policy concerning utility districts,
and developing a consensus on other public policy issues
affecting utility districts.
Prior to the formation of Schwartz,
Page & Harding in 1988, Pepe was a founding partner of
its predecessor, Schwartz & Hickey,
a firm which also focused on legal representation for municipal
utility districts, special districts and related clients.
A native of Eagle Pass, Texas, Pepe was admitted to the
State Bar of Texas in 1973 and is licensed to practice in
all Texas state courts.
Education:
| 1973 |
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J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law |
| 1970 |
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B.B.A., Business and Finance, University of Texas at
Austin |
Affiliations:
Texas Bar Association
Houston Bar Association
American Bar Association
National Association of Bond Lawyers
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