Real Estate
At Jackson Walker, our real estate clients see us as more than just lawyers. We are their business counselors, transactional advisors, risk managers, and growth strategists, as well as their guides through the legal landscape between their aspirations and their accomplishments.
Our experience extends across all asset types, in both regional and national markets. We work with a variety of clients on both sides of the negotiating table and through business cycles, from growth to decline. Such exposure allows us to see all aspects of the transaction and the market to anticipate issues and determine the best course to meet our clientsâ goals.
In todayâs business climate, deals can be won or lost in a matter of daysâeven hoursâmaking prompt response time critical. Streamlined processes contribute greatly to the cost-effective services we are able to provide our real estate clients. It is this combination of experience, promptness, and precise processes that makes Jackson Walkerâs real estate attorneys a premier group.
We recognize that every transaction is unique, and we find creative responses to the issues our clients face. We manage complex and multi-disciplinary transactions involving numerous players and guide them to a timely and successful close. True to our partnering philosophy, what matters to us is the satisfaction of our clientsâŚnot the size of the deal.
Beyond the Basics
Our Real Estate attorneys excel at the fundamentals of the business â assisting clients with buying, selling, developing, and operating properties. But weâre not satisfied with covering the usual bases. Our attorneys represent clients and handle matters in all the areas listed on the navigation links on the right side of this page.
Our real estate practice extends from coast to coast. Weâve represented clients and conducted real estate, land use, and financial transactions in 46 states, plus Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and more.
September 9, 2025
Mentions
Robert Soza and Jenny Roan Forgey Discuss Texas Senate Bill 17 on Spectrum News 1 Dallas
Jackson Walker partner Robert L. Soza and senior counsel Jenny Roan Forgey interviewed with Spectrum News 1 Dallas discussing both the scope of the term âreal propertyâ and the practical implications of Texas Senate Bill 17 for foreign investors already operating in the state.
September 2, 2025
Attorney News
Lawdragon Recognizes Six Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 List of 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of Priya Coffey, Bill Dahlstrom, Suzan Kedron, Brad Lowry, Travis McNellie, and Alfie Meyerson to the second annual âLawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyersâ list.
August 21, 2025
Attorney News
Michelle Moore Smith Identified Among Top Attorneys in the Nation for Client Service
Corporate counsel have identified Jackson Walker partner Michelle Moore Smith among the top 240 attorneys in the nation for delivering the best client service in BTI Consulting Groupâs 24th annual list of âBTI Client Service All-Stars.â
August 21, 2025
Attorney News
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 106 âOnes to Watchâ
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.
August 6, 2025
Mentions
Robert Soza and Jenny Roan Forgey Discuss the Impact of Texas Senate Bill 17 on Real Estate and Foreign Investment
Jackson Walker partner Robert L. Soza and senior counsel Jenny Roan Forgey were featured in the Houston Business Journal to discuss the implications of Texas Senate Bill 17, a new law signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
July 21, 2025
Attorney News
Nineteen Jackson Walker Attorneys Recognized by â360 West Magazineâ as Top Fort Worth Lawyers in 2025
Jackson Walker is proud to celebrate 19 attorneys recognized as 2025 âTop Attorneysâ by 360 West Magazine for their outstanding work across Fort Worthâs legal community. Congratulations to all the honorees!
July 17, 2025
Insights
Fair Notice Drafting: Indemnity Clauses that Stand Up in Texas Courts
By John David Kirby and Travis W. McNellie
Indemnity clauses are essential tools for allocating risks in contracts. At their basis, they protect the indemnified party by shifting the costs of a lossâoften arising under some form of vicarious, constructive, derivative, or technical liabilityâto the indemnifying party.
July 15, 2025
Attorney News
âAustin Monthlyâ Lists 44 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among âAustinâs Top Attorneysâ of 2025
Jackson Walker congratulates the 44 attorneys recognized among Austin Monthlyâs list of âAustinâs Top Attorneysâ for 2025. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 40 categories.
June 24, 2025
Insights
Analysis of Texas S.B. No. 17 Restricting Foreign Ownership of Real Property in Texas
By Robert L. Soza, Jr. and Jenny Roan Forgey
Texas has enacted significant new legislation, effective September 1, 2025, that imposes sweeping restrictions on the purchase or acquisition of real property by certain foreign individuals, entities, and governments.
