Michael Andrew Boldt, Business Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Energy, and Environmental
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Austin, TX
Practicing business in Austin since 2008.
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Michael Andrew Boldt is a shareholder based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Environmental. Michael has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Austin, TX
- Experience
- over 18 years
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- Business · Energy · Environmental
- Handles Business, Energy, and Environmental matters from Austin, TX.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael Andrew Boldt: Michael Andrew Boldt is a shareholder based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Environmental. Michael has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Michael's practice areas in Austin
Michael concentrates on business, energy, environmental, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Environmental
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Business cases in Austin, Texas
Michael takes business matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in Austin, Texas
Michael takes energy matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Austin, Texas
Michael takes environmental matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
General cases in Austin, Texas
Michael takes general matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Austin, Texas
Michael takes litigation matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Michael Andrew Boldt, business attorney serving Austin
Michael Andrew Boldt is a shareholder based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Environmental. Michael has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Michael works from Austin, Texas and takes on business matters across the region.
Michael Boldt provides clients with incisive advocacy in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. He is a tactical counselor and litigator with wide-ranging experience working in energy markets and highly regulated industries. He advises investor-owned utilities, data centers, power generation companies, tax equity investors, electric cooperatives, and large load customers in ERCOT, MISO, PJM, SPP, and before state regulatory commissions nationwide, including the Public Utility Commission of Texas. He also counsels clients on power supply agreements, electric interconnections, behind-the-meter arrangements, and regulatory compliance in complex commercial transactions.
Michael has advised clients on interconnection and electric supply agreements totaling more than 5 GW, obtained state regulatory approvals for electric infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars, and advised on securitization financings approaching $2 billion. Michael is equally adept in the courtroom where he has litigated some of the highest profile electric power-related matters of the last decade. Whether before bankruptcy courts, state and federal district courts, or courts of appeal, Michael brings deep industry knowledge and creative advocacy to bear on complex cases.
Concentrations
•Energy litigation and dispute resolution
•State electric regulatory matters
•Energy matters related to data center development and operations
•Electric market regulation and compliance
•Power supply and energy contracting
•Electric interconnection and grid access issues
•Electric regulatory litigation
•Energy market transactions and commercial disputes
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Chambers USA: Guide to Leading Business Lawyers, Energy: State Regulatory and Litigation, 2021-2025
•Listed, Best Lawyers, Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law, 2025-2026
•Recognized, The Legal 500 United States, Energy Regulation: Electric Power, 2025
How Michael handles business matters
Michael Boldt provides clients with incisive advocacy in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. He is a tactical counselor and litigator with wide-ranging experience working in energy markets and highly regulated industries. He advises investor-owned utilities, data centers, power generation companies, tax equity investors, electric cooperatives, and large load customers in ERCOT, MISO, PJM,…
Who Michael represents
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, energy, and environmental matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Michael studied and practices
Harvard Law School J.D.
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Texas Christian University B.A. summa cum laude
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Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Texas U.S. District
2008 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at — in Harvard Law School J.D. and — in Texas Christian University B.A. summa cum laude.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed — in Harvard Law School J.D. and — in Texas Christian University B.A. summa cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, State Bar of Texas Appellate Section, 2018-Present
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Locations
Michael Andrew Boldt's office in Austin
Michael's primary office is at 300 West 6th Street, Suite 2050, Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michael Andrew Boldt — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Andrew Boldt
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Michael is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new business clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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