Sharon Smith

Environmental Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Austin, Texas

41+ years experience

Armbrust & Brown PLLC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

512-435-2300

https://www.abaustin.com/the-team/sharon-smith.php

100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300, Austin, TX 78701-2744

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Bio

Sharon Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law.Sharon, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sharon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Sharon Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law.Sharon, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sharon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Sharon Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Sharon, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sharon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Texas

State Capital

Austin

Highest Court

Texas Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Environmental Law
Practice Area: Energy Regulatory Law
Practice Area: Municipal Law
Practice Area: Utilities Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

Texas Tech University, J.D., graduated 1984

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Reviews

Kathleen Wilson

3 months ago

Experienced and knowledgeable, but communication could improve

I engaged Sharon Smith at Armbrust & Brown to assist with a complex land use issue for a small commercial property I own on the outskirts of Austin. The situation involved navigating municipal zoning ordinances that intersected with some environmental considerations regarding an old septic system. With over four decades of experience and her recognition in areas like Municipal and Environmental Law, I was confident in her technical expertise, and that proved true. Her analysis of the city's regulatory framework was thorough, and she successfully guided the variance application through the necessary channels. However, the experience felt somewhat transactional. While she is undoubtedly a top attorney in her field, as her Best Lawyers recognition suggests, there were periods of several days where I received no updates unless I initiated contact. Response times to emails were slower than I anticipated. For straightforward legal matters, her deep knowledge of Texas law, honed since her graduation from Texas Tech in '84, is a significant asset. My case was resolved satisfactorily, but the process required more proactive follow-up on my part than I expected. She is competent and gets results, but client communication and setting clear expectations on timelines could be enhanced.