Mary Margaret Croft

Mary Margaret Croft is a skilled Texas attorney recognized for her broad transactional practice and commitment to helping families and businesses navigate complex legal matters with confidence. She focuses on estate planning, probate, real estate transactions, and corporate law, ensuring that each client receives detailed guidance tailored to their specific needs.

Mary studied at Baylor University, earning a B.A. in English Literature with a Minor in Middle East Studies, graduating cum laude in 2008. She later obtained her J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2012. Licensed to practice in Texas, she combines academic excellence with a decade of practical experience in diverse legal sectors, including utilities and corporate governance.

Mary’s career reflects significant leadership in the Texas water and electric industries. She has served as general counsel for multiple water supply corporations and electric distribution cooperatives. Her representative work includes advising utilities in obtaining and amending Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) through the Public Utility Commission of Texas and providing loan counsel for USDA/RUS financing projects. Her dedication and professionalism have earned her recognition as a Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star by Thomson Reuters from 2020 to the present.

Mary has also provided outside general counsel to companies and community-based utilities across Texas. Her deep understanding of business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and financing documentation enables her to develop comprehensive solutions that support growth and stability. She takes pride in simplifying complex legal frameworks so her clients can focus on their core goals and communities.

Mary Margaret Croft continues to serve Texas families and organizations with integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. With roots in Waco and years of trusted experience, she remains dedicated to helping clients plan effectively, build securely, and thrive confidently in every stage of their legal journey.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cherry Johnson Siegmund James
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
• Member, Electric Cooperative Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Public Utility Section
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate & Trusts Section

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Baylor University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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