Last year, the Republican Party of Texas voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against Guest & Gray and two of its attorneys, Elizabeth Alvarez and Scott Gray. Guest & Gray had been sued as part of an dispute with the Republican Party. The dismissal ends the lawsuit against the largest law firm in Kaufman County and one of the top election law firms in the State of Texas.
Republican Party of Texas Files Notice of Dismissal
On September 3, 2024, the Republican Party of Texas filed a notice of nonsuit with prejudice, which permanently dismissed its claims against Guest & Gray, Alvarez, and Gray. The day after the Texas Republican Party filed its notice of dismissal, Judge Ginny Revera of the 32nd Judicial District of Mitchell County signed an order granting the notice of dismissal, officially permanently dismissing the case with no chance for the Texas Republican Party to refile the lawsuit.
The lawsuit stemmed from several election contests filed by Harris County Republican candidates who lost in the 2022 general election. The Texas Republican Party had alleged that Guest & Gray falsely led the candidates to believe they could prove voter suppression in Harris County. Nearly two dozen of Harris County’s polling places ran out of paper on Election Day, leading the Texas Legislature to abolish the county’s elections office in Spring 2023 due to the errors. Guest & Gray denied the allegations in the lawsuit, explaining that it planned to model its approach in the elections challenges on the Department of Justice’s system for evaluating the effect of poll closures under the Voting Rights Act.
The resolution of the high-profile dispute via a voluntary dismissal with prejudice reinforces Guest & Gray’s reputation as a leading authority in election and political law..
Guest & Gray’s Record in Election Law
For over two decades, Guest & Gray has become one of the leading law firms in the State of Texas for election law and voter integrity cases. Guest & Gray is one of the few law firms in Texas to successfully litigate an election. The firm represents candidates in Texas in various election matters, including candidate eligibility determinations, ballot disputes, recounts, and violations of election integrity. Guest & Gray’s attorneys work diligently to ensure the fairness and transparency of the election and political process in the State of Texas.
After Judge Rivera granted the Texas Republican Party’s voluntarily dismissal of its lawsuit with prejudice, Guest & Gray responded to the end of the case by noting, “We are happy to be working to ensure fair elections and we are grateful for the opportunity to represent our Republican Party candidates in this matter.” In its official statement, Guest & Gray thanked the Republican Party for its cooperation, stating:
“We want to thank the Republican Party of Texas for helping bring this case to an amicable resolution. We appreciate their professionalism and commitment to fair elections. Guest and Gray looks forward to working together in the future on behalf of all candidates and voters who believe in open, transparent, and lawful elections.”
Contact Our Firm Today for Experienced Legal Counsel in Election Law Cases
Voting is one of the most important events in our society. As a result, you deserve experienced counsel who can help you address issues with procedural errors by election boards, voter fraud, or other problems that affect the fairness and integrity of elections. Contact Guest & Gray today for a confidential consultation with an election law attorney to learn more about how our firm can help you address the legal issues you may face on Election Day and how a lawyer can protect your rights and interests.
