Education & Training:

St. Mary's University, J.D.
Texas A&M University, B.S. with Honors

Bar Admissions:

State Bar of Texas
U.S. Western District of Texas

Areas of Concentration:

Background:

Mr. Benson's practice focuses on representation of developers and property owners before city, county, and state authorities. Mr. Benson has considerable experience in zoning matters and has represented developers and property owners before the City of San Antonio as well as numerous communities around the San Antonio area. He has also assisted clients in obtaining approvals relating to their developments in those jurisdictions. In addition, he has assisted them in securing water and wastewater commitments and advised them with respect to rules regarding their developments.

The other primary area of Mr. Benson's practice relates to water rights. He has represented numerous clients before the Edwards Aquifer Authority regarding permitting, regulatory, and enforcement matters. He also represented clients before other groundwater districts throughout the State of Texas. In addition, he also has advised and represented clients in the acquisition and disposition of water rights.

Presentation:

Speaker, "Review of Edwards Aquifer Authority's Jurisdiction with a Focus on the Effect on Developers, Landowners, Utilities and Cities", The Changing Face of Water Rights in Texas, State Bar of Texas, May 18, 2006

Memberships:

State Bar of Texas
San Antonio Bar Association

Past:

Earl & Associates, P.C. — 2001-2006
Davidson & Troilo, P.C. — 1998-2001