Our Practice

Practice Areas

Client-Centered Solutions

Legislative and Political Law
- Ballot Access
- Campaign Finance Compliance and Enforcement Defense
- Candidate/Party Ballot Access Advice and Litigation
- Election Contests
- Government Ethics, Gift Rules
- Legislative Drafting and Parliamentary Procedure
- Legislative Investigations
- Lobbying Activity Compliance
Business and Nonprofit Organizations
- 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) Formation and Compliance
- Corporate Political Activity
- PACs and Super PACs
Administrative and Environmental Law
- Appellate Litigation
- Environmental Analysis Compliance (CEQA / NEPA)
- Permitting Strategies

Client-Centered Solutions

The best solutions fit both the problem and the client. Whether we’re helping you plan events for compliance, develop 50-state compliance strategies, or build corporate political law programs, we think outside the box to keep you compliant and help you reach your public policy goals. When you find yourself in the middle of an election law controversy, we develop both litigation and non-litigation resolution strategies. Every possible solution is fully considered so there are no unexpected consequences.

All-Forum Representation

Brady & Peavey provides affirmative and defensive representation before legislatures and legislative committees, the courts, state elected officials and state agencies, and local elected officials and governments. We defend you in civil inquiries, regulatory audits, and criminal investigations related to political activity.

Tailored Advice

All-Forum Representation

A lot of lawyers give the same advice to every client. Brady & Peavey gives practical, creative, and responsive advice tailored to your specific needs. We look at the issues from your risk perspective, not our own comfort. We work through an issue with you, taking into consideration all perspectives and your business requirements and goals, and then provide you with the detailed, pertinent analysis you need to resolve your problem.

Our Team

Ross O. Peavey

A graduate of two historic rivals—Texas A&M and the University of Texas—Ross has focused on bridging divides to build relationships that span across geographies and legal and political chasms. His intellect and emotional intelligence have served Texas senators, representatives, judges, members of congress, and—most importantly—voters through tough battles on some of the most important issues so far addressed in the 21st Century. With a remarkable grasp of the Texas Legislature and the way courts implement the Legislature's commands, Ross is an invaluable resource for any client hoping to shape policy. Find out more on his bio page . . .

Kevin E. Vickers

From helping an international law firm with Texas roots grow into an environmental law powerhouse in San Francisco to working with federal prosecutors in Massachusetts, Kevin hasn't turned his mind away from the role of law in society since moonlighting for a Houston City Council member during his undergraduate studies 20 years ago. Smart and hard working, he knows the importance of standing in his client's shoes. Kevin's practice of empathizing with multiple views in a dispute, combined with ferocious defense of his client's goals, has generated results and earned him praise for an ability to persuade based on reason and facts. Find out more on his bio page . . .