People

Anne Stanford

Counsel

ABHR attorneys practice in public finance and public infrastructure, advising on land development matters and local government regulation while serving as general counsel and bond counsel to special purpose districts responsible for building and maintaining essential public facilities.

“What I enjoy most about my work at ABHR is seeing the real impact of my contributions to our projects and our clients.”

Anne Stanford brings more than 30 years of experience advising public entities and special districts on complex public finance and infrastructure matters. Her practice focuses on guiding clients through all phases of public projects, from initial planning and procurement through construction, completion, and ongoing administration. Anne regularly represents special districts in the creation, negotiation, and management of construction contracts, helping clients navigate the legal, financial, and practical considerations that arise throughout the life of a project. Her districts include: NSG001; NSG002; Hays 7, 7a, 7b, ; BCI001; TCI001. She works closely with boards, consultants, and contractors to ensure projects remain compliant, well-structured, and positioned for successful delivery.

Anne helps clients anticipate potential challenges before they arise. Anne’s depth of experience, attention to detail, and collaborative style make her a trusted advisor to public entities undertaking complex infrastructure initiatives that are critical to the communities they serve.

Education

Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1995

University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1989

Admitted to practice: Texas, 1995

Memberships & Affiliations

State Bar of Texas

Austin Bar Association, Mentor

Member Construction Law Section

Austin Bar Association (2015-Present) (2015-16, Board Member)

Travis County Women Lawyers Association

Austin Volunteer Attorney Program Volunteer

 

Contact info

Executive Assistant

Maria Garza de Haro

(512) 503-0526

Fax: (512) 503-0527

mgarzadeharo@abhr.com

Office Location

Central Texas

(512) 518-2428

Fax: (512) 518-2418

astanford@abhr.com