Administrative / Regulatory Law Energy Regulatory Law Utilities Law
Andrew "Andy" Kever
Firm
Butler Snow LLP
233 Best Lawyers awards
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Andy Kever brings to his clients broad experience in regulatory, legislative, and corporate matters. For many years he has been recognized as an advocate and counselor for the electric and communication industries. For over 45 years, he has represented a variety of competitive and regulated electric and telecommunication interests, including large regulated electric utilities. Andy is routinely recognized by his peers for his expertise in administrative and regulatory law. He has been board certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since that specialization was first recognized. Before helping found his previous firm, Andy was a shareholder in two other regional law firms, serving as managing partner of one and as head of the public law and alternative energy practices of the other. He served five years as senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary of a facilities-based broadband communications corporation. Before entering private practice in Austin, Andy held senior positions in the Office of the Governor of Texas and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas after serving as counsel to a member of the Texas Senate.
Firm
Butler Snow LLP
233 Best Lawyers awards
Overview
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1975
- Texas, 1975
- Texas, 1975
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1975
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law, Austin (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Utilities Law
Special Focus:
- Communications
- Energy
- Utilities
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America, Administrative Law 2009-2018
- 2016 Lawyer of the Year for Administrative and Regulatory Law, Best Lawyers in America
- Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Chambers USA, Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation 2017-current
- Texas Super Lawyer, Administrative, 2004, 2009-2018
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