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Lynn R Sherman

Lynn R Sherman

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Energy • Environment & Natural Resources • Water Law • Electric Regulatory • Power Generation • Produced Water

Career

Lynn Sherman is a leading authority on Texas water law, with over three decades of experience advising on large-scale water projects across the state. His practice spans every major river basin and aquifer in Texas, and he has played a central role in landmark transactions, including some of the state’s largest pipeline projects and water rights acquisitions. Lynn brings a unique blend of legal, executive, and policy experience, having served as an executive with the state’s largest river authority and led privately funded water development initiatives.

Professional Memberships

University of Texas, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, Advisory Council

Austin Area Research Organization

The FIRST Fund, Board of Advisors

St. David’s Foundation, Chair’s Emeritus Council

Publications

ā€œThe Emerging Clean Energy Ecosystem,ā€ Earthx2025; Dallas, Texas, April 21, 2025

ā€œProduced Water: Who Owns It and Maximization of Its Beneficial Use,ā€ 26th Annual Changing Face of Water Law Course, Texas Bar CLE; San Antonio, Texas, February 20, 2025

ā€œWater Supplies System Issues,ā€ Houston Bar Association; Houston, Texas, January 15, 2025

ā€œWater & Wastewater Issues, Including Roadblocks Facing Developers,ā€ 18th Annual Advanced Real Estate Strategies Course, Texas Bar CLE; Fredericksburg, Texas, December 13, 2024

ā€œOwnership of Produced Water,ā€ Texas Water Conservations Association (TWCA) Summer Conference, June 2024

Education

Vanderbilt University

B.A.

Baylor University School of Law

J.D.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Water Law - Texas

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Lynn Sherman is a deeply experienced water law practitioner held in high esteem for his expertise in groundwater matters. His broad client base sees him represent large landowners, private water companies and special utility districts.

Strengths

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  • Lynn has an incredible depth of knowledge about water-related issues.

    Water LawChambers Guide to the USA
  • Lynn is an exceptional attorney. He is always respectful and appreciated my input with regard to decisions made during the course of his representation. Lynn is the first attorney I call for my water law needs.

    Water LawChambers Guide to the USA

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