Attorney Profile
SANDRA A. PERKINS
Assistant City Attorney
Legal Counsel to the DFW Airport Board
Legal Counsel with over 19 years of experience in the practice of governmental law, providing representation in a variety of matters ranging from regulatory to bankruptcy matters. Significant experience in handling ground transportation, federal aviation, and administrative issues.
Education
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Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Juris Doctorate Degree, 1983; Class Rank: 12/109 -
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1977
Affiliations & Activities
- U. S. District Court for the Northern District
- U. S. Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit
- U. S. Supreme Court
Areas of Expertise
- Contract Negotiations Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Regulatory Matters Debt Recovery
- Employment Law Team Building & Mentoring
- Real Estate & Inverse Condemnation Mitigation & Zoning Matters
Prior Experience
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board - November 1992 - Present
- Assistant City Attorney - City of Dallas , Legal Counsel to the DFW Airport Board
- Responsible for advice and counsel to Airport Board staff concerning ground transportation regulations, Airport security, debt collection and bankruptcy matters, contract review and negotiations, and dispute resolution
- City of Dallas , Texas October 1987 - November 1992, Assistant City Attorney - Chief Prosecutor, Prosecution Div., City Attorney's Office
- Supervised 14 attorneys and support staff
- Provided training for all prosecutors
- Provided scheduling and court assignments for prosecutors in Municipal Court
- Liaison with Judiciary and Court Services in establishing policy and procedures for Municipal Court
- Provided recommendations for the administrative disposition of cases; reviewed and assigned appellate briefs, claims, and Action Center requests
- Reviewed and negotiated claims filed against the City; interfaced with the Code Enforcement departments
- State of Texas August 1987 - October 1987, Assistant Attorney General - Child Support Enforcement Divisions, Attorney General's Office
- Represented the State of Texas in court hearings to establish and enforce child support obligations and paternity
- City of Dallas , Texas July 1984 - July 1987, Assistant City Attorney
- Prosecuted violations of City ordinances and State statutes
- Conducted bond forfeiture hearings
- Researched and drafted motions and briefs
- Provided appellate representation for the City of Dallas
- Acquired substantial jury trial experience
- Appointed Acting Chief Prosecutor during the absence of the Chief Prosecutor