Denis Potvin

Bachelor of Arts (History & Politics)Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Memberships & Associations

• Houston Volunteer Lawyers Project

Education

• Doctor of Jurisprudence

Mississippi College School of Law, 2010 

• Bachelor of Arts (History & Politics)

Drexel University, Cum Laude, 2007 

Professional Experience

• Olson & Olson, LLP | Houston, Texas | 2022 – Present | Partner
• Olson & Olson, LLP | Houston, Texas | 2013 – 2021 | Attorney
• Private Practice | Henderson, Texas | 2013 | Of Counsel
• Private Practice | Houston, Texas | 2010 – 2012 | Associate

Concentration

Denis is an expert in ad valorem tax litigation specializing in advising and defending governmental clients. He represents clients in matters and interests regarding property tax, ensuring that statutes and laws are applied correctly, fairly, and consistently. He works closely with commercial and industrial property owners in resolving disputes concerning tax valuation. He also works with single and multi-family residential communities regarding tax exemption matters such as homestead and agricultural circumstances.

Articles, Publications & Presentations

• HB 1927: Texas Constitutional Carry, presented at Olson & Olson, LLP’s 18th Annual Local Government Seminar, January 2022, Stafford, Texas
• White Lies: Avoiding the Appearance of Impropriety in Conflicts of Interest, presented at Olson & Olson, LLP’s 16th Annual Local Government Seminar, January 2020, Stafford, Texas
• Killin’ Em with Kindness: A Guide to Civility, presented at Olson & Olson, LLP’s 15th Annual Local Government Seminar, January 2019, Stafford, Texas
• Dealing with the Press, presented at Olson & Olson, LLP’s 12th Annual Local Government Seminar, January 2016, Stafford, Texas
• Part-time Employees v. Independent Contractors, presented at Olson & Olson, LLP’s 11th Annual Local Government Seminar, January 2015, Stafford, Texas

Cases