Ruiz, C. Cole
Associate
(512) 322-5887

Cole's practice focuses on guiding clients through a myriad of governmental and water-related legal and policy issues, including certificates of convenience and necessity, statutory and regulatory compliance, various transactions, permitting, water rights, water resource management and development, and governmental relations. As a member of the University of Texas Environmental Science Institute’s Advisory Council, Cole’s practice focuses on the nexus of science, law, and public policy.
Prior to joining the firm, Cole cut his teeth in regional water planning at the San Antonio River Authority, while serving as Project Manager for the South Texas Regional Water Planning Group (Region L) and the Regional Water Alliance. While at the River Authority, Cole also helped steer the agency's Legislative Program, while developing strategic partnerships with other local and state political subdivisions, elected officials, and staff. During his time at the River Authority, Cole filled the role as Program Leader, overseeing the implementation of various sustainability projects, which focused on low-impact develop and flood planning needs. Cole served as Legislative Intern for then, State Representative Doug Miller during the 83rd Legislative Session. Prior to that, Cole spent summers working on his grandfather's drilling rig, providing water well services across South Texas.