
James A. Hernandez
Partner
jameshernandez@andrewskurth.com
Suite 4200
Houston TX 77002
P: 713.220.3942
F: 713.238.7148
James practices in the public law area and also has experience in corporate and securities and real estate law. His focus in the public law area primarily has been in public finance, serving as disclosure counsel, underwriters’ counsel and bond counsel on a variety of public finance transactions for cities, counties, and special authorities throughout Texas. Mr. Hernandez has extensive experience in the area of transportation development and financing, including representation advising the Harris County Toll Road Authority on operations, contracting and legislative matters, as well as serving as bond counsel on financing transactions. Mr. Hernandez has also served as disclosure counsel or underwriters’ counsel on several other transportation related transactions, including transactions involving Houston METRO, the Houston Airport System, the San Antonio Airport System and the North Texas Tollway Authority. He has also been involved in a number of public and private development projects, including the development and financing of sports and convention facilities, among others. James received his J.D. from Columbia University and his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.
Professional / Civic Affiliations
Member
- Houston Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association
- Hispanic Bar Association
Listed - Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly magazine (2005-2008)
Headline News
- Andrews & Kurth Announces New Partners (December 26, 2002)
Industries
Practice Areas
Education
- JD, 1995, Columbia University
- BA, 1991, The University of Texas at Austin
Admitted
Texas 1995

