Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla & Elam, LLP - Fort Worth, TX

Premier Municipal and Local Government Legal Services at TOASE

Effective local governance demands trusted legal guidance grounded in deep statutory knowledge and extensive public sector experience. Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla & Elam, LLP, known widely throughout Texas as TOASE, is a premier municipal law firm headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With more than 250 years of combined legal experience among its attorneys, the firm serves as city attorney and general counsel to over thirty municipalities, as well as numerous water districts, appraisal districts, and regional authorities across the state.

Navigating the complexities of Texas open meetings, public information laws, zoning ordinances, and intergovernmental agreements requires a partner with an established record of success. Whether a municipal council needs to hire an attorney to draft sound ordinances or an entity seeks veteran courtroom representation in high-stakes public litigation, TOASE provides comprehensive, cost-effective, and results-driven legal counsel that protects the interests of public bodies and their constituents.

Comprehensive Zoning, Land Use, and Economic Development

Managing responsible municipal growth while balancing private property rights and environmental considerations is a critical challenge for Texas cities. TOASE represents cities, towns, and economic development corporations in all facets of community planning and land use regulation. Municipalities frequently rely on the firm for:

• Drafting and enforcing municipal zoning regulations, subdivision rules, comprehensive city plans, and development agreements.
• Structuring economic development incentives under Chapter 380 agreements, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ), and municipal development districts.
• Managing eminent domain and right-of-way acquisitions for essential infrastructure, roadway expansions, and public utility projects.
• Handling board of adjustment appeals, platting determinations, and nuisance abatement enforcement actions.

Resolute Municipal Litigation and Appellate Defense

When governmental entities face complex lawsuits in state or federal court, experienced litigation representation is vital to shield taxpayer resources. If a municipality needs to find a lawyer with courtroom mastery in governmental immunity and municipal liability defense, TOASE delivers aggressive advocacy. The firm serves as litigation counsel for cities and self-insurance risk pools, managing:

• Defense of constitutional claims, civil rights allegations under Section 1983, and Texas Tort Claims Act lawsuits.
• Resolving commercial contract disputes, public bidding challenges, and construction litigation concerning municipal projects.
• Appellate advocacy before Texas Courts of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
• Defending land use decisions against inverse condemnation and regulatory takings claims.

Public Personnel and Municipal Employment Law

TOASE counsels city managers, human resource directors, and elected leaders on managing municipal workforces effectively. The firm assists public entities with Texas civil service compliance, Fair Labor Standards Act administration, whistleblower defense, and union meet-and-confer negotiations. By providing preventative guidance and updating city policy manuals, the firm helps public employers minimize personnel disputes and workplace claims.

Why Texas Communities Trust TOASE

Respected by the Texas City Attorneys Association and recognized in Texas Super Lawyers, Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla & Elam, LLP has built an enduring legacy of public service excellence. If your municipality, authority, or regional district requires dependable general counsel or seasoned litigation representation, contact TOASE at their Western Place offices in Fort Worth to discuss your legal needs.