Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Austin, Texas
Duggins Wren Mann & Romero LL is a premier law firm in Texas dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation through deep client collaboration. Our attorneys combine decades of collective experience with a commitment to understanding client objectives, delivering tailored solutions in complex legal matters. We specialize in energy and public utilities law, securities litigation, technology law, and corporate transactions, maintaining competitive rates while prioritizing long-term client relationships.Our team of dynamic innovators brings intellectual rigor and industry-specific expertise to every case, consistently achieving favorable outcomes through strategic advocacy and comprehensive legal analysis. With a foundation built on integrity and excellence, we serve diverse business enterprises and individuals across Texas and beyond.
Services
Energy & Public Utilities Law
Securities Litigation
Technology Law
Corporate Transactions
Civil Appeals
Commercial Litigation
Complex Litigation
Environmental Law
Political Law
Trusts & Estates
Highlights and features
- We maintain billing rates below comparable firms while delivering top-tier legal expertise
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in complex legal matters
- We prioritize long-term client relationships through consistent, reliable service
- We offer multidisciplinary solutions across eight key practice areas
- Our team includes recognized leaders in energy regulatory law and securities litigation
Services
Energy & Public Utilities Law
Our energy law practice provides comprehensive representation for utility companies and energy providers. We handle regulatory matters before state commissions, complex litigation, and transactional support for infrastructure development. Our team's deep industry knowledge spans traditional rate cases, renewable energy projects, and compliance with federal regulations. With decades of experience in Texas' energy market, we represent clients in administrative proceedings, contract disputes, and legislative advocacy.
Securities Litigation
We represent clients in securities litigation and FINRA arbitration matters nationwide. Our practice includes shareholder class actions, merger-related disputes, and regulatory investigations by the SEC and DOJ. We provide strategic counsel for broker-dealer arbitrations and internal corporate investigations. Our attorneys have extensive experience in multi-district litigation and complex financial disputes, offering practical solutions that balance legal risks with business objectives.
Corporate Transactions
Our corporate practice covers business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions. We advise on entity selection, corporate governance, and securities offerings while handling complex deal structures for public and private companies. The team provides integrated counsel on tax, regulatory, and intellectual property considerations. We specialize in cross-border transactions and corporate reorganizations for clients in energy, technology, and manufacturing sectors.
Technology Law
We counsel technology companies on intellectual property protection, commercialization strategies, and regulatory compliance. Our services include IP portfolio management, software licensing agreements, and data privacy compliance. We represent clients in emerging technology sectors like clean energy, semiconductors, and medical devices. The practice combines legal expertise with technical understanding to support innovation from startup formation through exit strategies.
Environmental Law
Our environmental attorneys represent energy clients in regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. We handle permitting, air and water quality compliance, and hazardous materials management before state and federal agencies. The practice includes environmental due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, as well as remediation strategies for contaminated sites. We combine legal expertise with industry-specific knowledge to minimize regulatory risks for energy sector clients.
People
B. B. McCall
Associate
B.B. McCall focuses on securities litigation and regulatory compliance, representing clients in FINRA arbitrations and SEC investigations. With experience in complex financial disputes, he provides strategic counsel for broker-dealer arbitrations and corporate internal investigations.
Celina Romero
Senior Counsel
Celina Romero specializes in corporate transactions and commercial law, advising clients on business formations, mergers and acquisitions. Her practice includes contract negotiations and corporate governance matters for technology and energy sector companies.
James Mann
Partner
James Mann leads corporate transaction matters, focusing on complex business deals and securities offerings. With extensive experience in cross-border transactions, he advises public and private companies on M&A strategies and corporate reorganizations.
Kerry McGrath
Partner
Kerry McGrath represents energy clients in regulatory matters before state commissions and federal agencies. His practice includes administrative proceedings and legislative advocacy related to energy infrastructure development and compliance.
David B. McCall
Partner
David B. McCall specializes in energy litigation and appellate practice, handling complex disputes before state and federal courts. He has extensive experience in regulatory appeals and amicus brief preparation for energy sector clients.
Questions
What areas of law does DWMR specialize in?
DWMR specializes in Energy & Public Utilities Law, Securities Litigation, Technology Law, and Corporate Transactions, with additional expertise in Environmental Law, Political Law, and Trusts & Estates.
Does DWMR handle cases outside Texas?
While based in Austin, our practice extends to multi-jurisdictional matters including federal courts and regulatory agencies across the South and Southwest regions of the United States.
How does DWMR approach client relationships?
We prioritize long-term collaborations through consistent communication, tailored legal strategies, and competitive billing rates below industry averages for comparable services.
What experience does DWMR have in energy regulatory law?
Our attorneys have represented energy clients before Texas regulatory agencies since the 1970s, with Chambers USA recognizing us as a top-tier firm in electricity and oil & gas law.
How does DWMR handle securities litigation?
We represent clients in FINRA arbitrations, shareholder class actions, and SEC investigations, combining strategic advocacy with practical business solutions for financial institutions and corporate clients.
