Charles (Charlie) D. Crossfield
Charles D. Crossfield (Retired)
Charles D. “Charlie” Crossfield served as a partner at Sheets & Crossfield PLLC with over 20 years of experience in municipal law and a remarkable 43-year tenure representing Williamson County, Texas. Throughout his distinguished career, Charlie built a reputation as a leading authority in right-of-way acquisition, handling hundreds of eminent domain cases—averaging 20 to 30 per year that advanced to Special Commissioners Hearings. In every instance, the matters were successfully resolved with the city or county acquiring the land through negotiated settlements.
Charlie’s practice focused on:
- Right-of-way acquisition
- Condemnation law
- Governmental law
- Real estate development and economic incentives
- Mediation
His impact on the region is enduring. He played a pivotal role in:
- Acquiring right-of-way for all major highways in Williamson County over four decades
- Drafting dozens of major economic development agreements, including those with Kalahari, Dell, Apple, and Samsung
- Facilitating the formation of the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District, enhancing flood protection for southern Williamson County
- Founding the Williamson County Conservation Foundation and contributing to the adoption of the Williamson County Habitat Conservation Plan, a nationally recognized program for protecting endangered species
Charlie retired in May 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy of public service, legal excellence, and regional development. His contributions continue to shape the landscape of Williamson County and inspire those who follow in his footsteps.
Charles D. Crossfield, a partner in the firm, has over 20 years’ experience in municipal law and has represented Williamson County, Texas for 43 years. Charlie’s expertise in right-of-way acquisition has involved him in literally hundreds of eminent domain cases over the years with roughly 20-30 of those matters per year going to the administrative level of the Special Commissioners Hearings. In all cases, the matters have been resolved with the city and county acquiring the land and a settlement price being reached between the parties.
Charlie’s practice involves:
- Right-of-way acquisition
- Condemnation law
- Governmental law
- Real estate development/economic incentives
- Mediation
During Charlie’s representation of Williamson County and the City of Round Rock, he has been instrumental in:
- Acquiring right-of-way for all major highways in Williamson County for the past 43 years
- Drafting dozens of economic development agreements on behalf of Williamson County over the past 43 years, including agreements with Kalahari, Dell Computer, Apple Computer, and Samsung.
Charlie was instrumental in the formation of the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District, which provides flood protection for the southern half of Williamson County.
Charlie also formed the Williamson County Conservation Foundation, which adopted the Williamson County Habitation Plan, a naturally renowned program protecting several endangered species in Williamson County.
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, Western New England College School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts
- Bachelor of Arts, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Williamson County Bar Association
- Texas City Attorneys Association
- Merit Certification in Municipal Law, Texas City Attorneys Association (2008)
- AV ® rating by Martindale-Hubbell for 10 years
Charlie’s assistants are: Lisa Dworaczyk, lisad@scrrlaw.com and Terri Woodmancy, terri@scrrlaw.com.