Thompson & Knight Expands Government Litigation Practice in Dallas with Municipal Attorney

The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has announced that Frank Waite has joined the Firm as Of Counsel in the Dallas office. Waite has more than 20 years of experience representing municipal governments on matters involving constitutional, employment, and tort claims.

Waite comes to Thompson & Knight after several years of governmental and corporate legal experience with the City of Arlington, Motel 6, City of Dallas, and the United States Department of Education. He has served as lead counsel and lead appellate counsel in state and federal courts, as well as in contested administrative cases. Waite has obtained pre-trial decisions dismissing more than 50 claims brought against local governments and officials.

“Frank’s extensive background will be a tremendous asset to our Government Litigation practice. When cities, counties, and other local governments turn to an outside litigator for help, they need someone who understands what makes this litigation unique. Frank's knowledge, skill, and years of experience will give our Firm an even stronger presence in this specialized field,” says Jeffrey S. Boyd, Government Litigation Practice Leader at Thompson & Knight.

Waite received his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1984, and his undergraduate degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1979. He is an active member of the Dallas Bar Association and Tarrant County Bar Association, and is a Fellow of the International Municipal Lawyers Association.

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Since 1887, Thompson & Knight LLP has consistently made a positive impact on its clients’ successes. With its practice focused on the energy industry, the Firm has extensive resources in litigation, tax, insolvency, and international energy matters. The Firm has approximately 420 attorneys, and has offices and alliances in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. Thompson & Knight represents companies, government entities, and individuals in local, regional, and national markets around the world.