Kelly S. Hodge

Partner, Dallas
214.953.6052
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Biography

Kelly Hodge primarily represents lenders in connection with the structuring, negotiation and documentation of complex commercial real estate transactions, including construction, interim and permanent financings. Kelly has substantial experience across a broad range of the capital structure, including unitranche, first/second lien and mezzanine debt structures, as well as preferred equity investments.

Additionally, Kelly’s practice includes representing clients on back-leverage opportunities, as well as the restructuring of troubled credit facilities and foreclosure on real estate collateral.

In addition to working on commercial real estate finance matters, Kelly also represents lenders in structuring and documenting secured and unsecured commercial credit facilities, such as lines of credit, acquisition term loans and other asset-based lending facilities in a variety of other industries.

Education

B.A., magna cum laude, Texas A&M University

J.D., magna cum laude, Baylor University School of Law

  • Order of the Barristers
  • Senior Notes & Comments Editor, Baylor Law Review

Bar Admissions

Texas

  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Banking and Finance Law, 2022-2027

  • Texas Rugby Referee Association, Referee, Level C1
  • Young Risk Manager’s Association, Board of Directors
  • The Real Estate Council

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The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 360 Jackson Walker attorneys across 82 specialty practice areas in its 2027 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 122 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.

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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.

Attorney News • August 21, 2025

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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

Attorney News • August 15, 2024

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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

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Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the election of 11 attorneys to partnership on Friday, February 7, 2020.

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Jackson Walker played a key role in several transactions that the Dallas Business Journal recently recognized in its “Best Real Estate Deals of the year” awards.

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