Kristina Weber Silcocks

Special Counsel

Kristina Weber Silcocks

Special Counsel

Kristina Silcocks focuses her practice on civil litigation, primarily in the areas of eminent domain, transportation, and other government-related litigation. As an eminent domain lawyer, she represents both condemning authorities and property owners in Texas. In addition, she represents clients in regulatory matters before state agencies, including contract procurements, bid protests, motor carrier audits and enforcement, environmental regulatory compliance, and other regulatory work with most state and local agencies.

Kristina also handles general civil litigation matters, including contract, environmental, tort, and employment litigation disputes. Clients from a variety of industries and sectors have engaged Kristina, such as property owners, developers, transportation companies, and local governmental authorities, as well as pipeline, oil and gas, and electricity providers and consumers.

Prior to joining Foley in 2011, Kristina spent 15 years in the Transportation Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, with over five years as Chief of the division, supervising 44 attorneys and staff. In these capacities, she also handled litigation for TxDOT, including condemnation, contract, administrative enforcement, and other civil matters.

At the firm, she serves in several capacities on internal committees, including the Women’s Network and Racial Justice and Equity.

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America©
    • Government Relations Practice (2021-2023)
    • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2024)

Affiliations

  • Member, State Bar of Texas
  • Member, Austin Bar Association
  • Chair, Eminent Domain Section of the Austin Bar Association
  • Member, Civil Litigation Section
  • Member, International Right of Way Association
05 April 2024 Honors and Awards

Foley Receives Bravo Supplier Award from DSN for Historic Neora Win Against FTC

Foley & Lardner LLP was awarded the Bravo Supplier Award from Direct Selling News in recognition of the firm’s “pivotal role in Neora’s battle against the Federal Trade Commission.
04 October 2023 In the News

Foley’s Historic Win in Case Against FTC Featured in Legal Press

Foley & Lardner LLP’s announcement of the complete exoneration of its client Neora in a landmark case against the Federal Trade Commission is featured in legal press, including the Bloomberg Law article, “Neora Beats Back Pyramid Scheme Allegations in Loss for FTC.”
29 September 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Neora in Winning Historic Case Against FTC

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that after a more than seven-year battle, the firm has secured a complete victory for leading direct-selling wellness company Neora and its founder Jeff Olson in a landmark case against the FTC.
17 August 2023 Honors and Awards

Foley Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers in America

Foley & Lardner LLP proudly announced today that 236 of the firm’s attorneys across 20 U.S. offices have received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
18 August 2022 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Best Lawyers in America

Foley & Lardner LLP proudly announced that 250 of our attorneys across 20 offices have received recognition in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
19 August 2021 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Best Lawyers in America

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that 236 of the firm’s attorneys from 18 U.S. offices have been recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, and 46 lawyers from 13 offices were included in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list. Additionally, 14 of the firm’s attorneys received the special designation of “Lawyer of the Year,” an honor earned by only one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region.