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Caroline Tom, Attorney

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas

Memberships & Associations

  • Houston Bar Association
  • Texas Association of Appraisal Districts
  • Harris County Mayors and Councilmembers Association

Career Highlights

Caroline Tom joined Olson & Olson, LLP, and has been working on property tax valuation challenges.  She launched her career in local government by working with regulations and regulatory actions as a solo practitioner, specifically working with rural farm and environmental permitting matters. During her law school career, Caroline trained under a district court judge where she developed a strong understanding of substantive areas of law, including the voir dire process in criminal cases, reasoning, outcomes, and potential successful theories. She has joined our firm with exuberance and knowledge to defend client interests. Caroline attended law school with a full tuition scholarship based on academic excellence.  

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence
Baylor Law School, 2018

Bachelor of Arts (Economics & French)
University of Texas, Austin, 2015

Professional Legal Experience

Olson & Olson, LLP | Houston, Texas | 2020-present | Associate
Solo Practitioner | Huffman, Texas | 2018 – 2020 | Self-Employed

Concentration

Caroline has assumed a key role in the defense of appraisal values. She works closely with other defense lawyers at Olson & Olson, LLP, to ensure that statutes and laws are applied correctly, fairly, and consistently. As an ad valorem tax litigator specializing in advising and defending governmental clients, she also works closely with commercial and industrial property owners in resolving disputes concerning tax valuation.

Articles, Publications, Presentations

  • When Does Inappropriate Language/Behavior Cross the Line and What to do About it?, presented at Olson & Olson, LLP’s 18th Annual Local Government Seminar, January 2022, Stafford, Texas

Contact Info

Phone: 713-533-3800
Fax: 713-533-3888

Wortham Tower
2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77019
Harris County

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  • Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD)
  • Texas Municipal League Conference (TML)
  • The Woodlands Township Chamber of Commerce
  • The Angleton Chamber of Commerce
  • International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)
  • Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA)
  • Houston Hispanic Bar Association
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  • Katy Bar Association
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  • Houston, TX

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