April Vasquez Leibman
Practice Areas
Experience
- Construction & Development
- Industrial Real Estate
- Investment, Leasing, & Management
- Multifamily & Residential Real Estate
- Office Real Estate
- Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition
- Retail & Mixed Use Real Estate
“April is a skilled lawyer with excellent negotiation skills.”
— Source Quoted in Chambers USA Guide, 2024
Biography
April Vasquez Leibman assists clients with complex commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions and dispositions of real estate. April regularly represents landlords and tenants in the preparation and negotiation of leases in Texas and across the nation. She has represented both sellers and purchasers of commercial properties, including industrial properties, in transactions ranging from $1,000,000 and exceeding $300,000,000.
April represents owners and developers with the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts for showcase headquarter office buildings, build-to-suit leases, automotive dealerships, government buildings, schools, and industrial and retail centers.
Recently, April has spent a large portion of her practice on industrial sales and acquisitions, drafting and negotiating construction contracts including American Institute of Architects (AIA) construction contracts, and drafting and negotiating leases for office, retail and airport/concourses. Her recent experience also includes representation of developer clients in land acquisitions.
Education
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
J.D., cum laude, South Texas College of Law Houston
- Staff Member, South Texas Law Review
Bar Admissions
Texas
- Sale of multiple industrial properties, including built-to-sale projects, with a combined sales price of $500,000,000
- Represented two state of Texas institutions for the preparation and negotiation of a collaborative lease with another large state of Texas institution and a Texas Medical Center non-profit for a large development at the Texas Medical Center
- Acquisition of a 16 building, 800,000 square foot office and retail complex with a purchase price in excess of $200,000,000
- Sale of a 4 building, 460,000 square foot office complex housing entertainment production companies with a sale price in excess of $300,000,000
- Acquisition of an 11 building, 800,000 square foot business park comprised of office and lab space
- Sale of a 700,000 square foot, 32 acre retail complex housing design companies and related retail with a purchase price in excess of $130,000,000
- Acquisition of a 175,000 square foot historic building in Portland, Oregon
- Acquisition of a multiple vehicle brand dealership including 4 real estate properties for an international automotive dealer
- Represented a national retail tenant for the preparation and negotiation of over 40 lease amendments in connection with a Chapter 11 reorganization
- Preparation and negotiation of construction contracts for an international automotive dealer
- Leasing for a portfolio of office buildings in Texas, Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, Illinois, Tennessee, Maryland, Nebraska, and Georgia
- Preparation of construction contracts for the development of a Class A office building in downtown Houston, Texas
- Preparation of construction contracts for the development of a charter school in Houston, Texas
- Preparation of a lease for 77,000 square feet in a Class A office building in Houston, Texas
- Represented Houston-based automotive dealer in the sale of six dealerships and collision repair centers located in Beaumont, Texas
- Preparation of a data center lease for a large tenant with an international presence
- Representation of a purchaser in the acquisition of a 65-acre lot in Teton County, Wyoming
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Real Estate – Texas, 2024
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Real Estate Law, 2021-2024
- “Top Lawyers” List, H Texas magazine, 2010
- Houston Professionals on the Fast Track
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2010, 2013-2017
In the News
- “COVID-19 Shut-Downs Have Law Firms Wondering How Much Real Estate They Really Need,” Law.com, April, 20, 2020
- “Rethinking Law Firm Real Estate When the Office Is Empty,” Law.com, March, 27, 2020
- Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA), Member, 2018
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
- Landmark Awards, CREW Committee
May 6, 2025
Spotlight
In Memoriam: A Tribute to Michael Kuhn
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend and partner Michael Kuhn on April 15, 2025. Michael was a cherished member of our team and a beloved friend to many. His contributions to our firm and the legal community were immense, and his presence will be profoundly missed.
August 23, 2024
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JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – August 2024
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August 15, 2024
Attorney News
‘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.
June 6, 2024
Spotlight
Chambers and Partners Releases 2024 USA Guide Featuring 67 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 23 Ranked Departments
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 67 attorneys and 23 departments for inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 27 departments, with 3 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 8 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 15 recognized for the first time.
April 15, 2024
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JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2024
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December 4, 2023
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Representing all types of owners in real estate and construction matters including:
- Real estate investment companies including one of the largest privately held real estate companies in the world
- A Fortune 500 automotive retailer
- A world renowned public institution based on Houston
Practice Experience
- Sale of multiple industrial properties, including built-to-sale projects, with a combined sales price of $500,000,000
- Represented two state of Texas institutions for the preparation and negotiation of a collaborative lease with another large state of Texas institution and a Texas Medical Center non-profit for a large development at the Texas Medical Center
- Acquisition of a 16 building, 800,000 square foot office and retail complex with a purchase price in excess of $200,000,000
- Sale of a 4 building, 460,000 square foot office complex housing entertainment production companies with a sale price in excess of $300,000,000
- Acquisition of an 11 building, 800,000 square foot business park comprised of office and lab space
- Sale of a 700,000 square foot, 32 acre retail complex housing design companies and related retail with a purchase price in excess of $130,000,000
- Acquisition of a 175,000 square foot historic building in Portland, Oregon
- Acquisition of a multiple vehicle brand dealership including 4 real estate properties for an international automotive dealer
- Represented a national retail tenant for the preparation and negotiation of over 40 lease amendments in connection with a Chapter 11 reorganization
- Preparation and negotiation of construction contracts for an international automotive dealer
- Leasing for a portfolio of office buildings in Texas, Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, Illinois, Tennessee, Maryland, Nebraska, and Georgia
- Preparation of construction contracts for the development of a Class A office building in downtown Houston, Texas
- Preparation of construction contracts for the development of a charter school in Houston, Texas
- Preparation of a lease for 77,000 square feet in a Class A office building in Houston, Texas
- Represented Houston-based automotive dealer in the sale of six dealerships and collision repair centers located in Beaumont, Texas
- Preparation of a data center lease for a large tenant with an international presence
- Representation of a purchaser in the acquisition of a 65-acre lot in Teton County, Wyoming
Recognition & Accolades
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Real Estate – Texas, 2024
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Real Estate Law, 2021-2024
- “Top Lawyers” List, H Texas magazine, 2010
- Houston Professionals on the Fast Track
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2010, 2013-2017
Publications & Speeches
In the News
- “COVID-19 Shut-Downs Have Law Firms Wondering How Much Real Estate They Really Need,” Law.com, April, 20, 2020
- “Rethinking Law Firm Real Estate When the Office Is Empty,” Law.com, March, 27, 2020
Community Involvement
- Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA), Member, 2018
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
- Landmark Awards, CREW Committee
Areas of Focus
Representing all types of owners in real estate and construction matters including:
- Real estate investment companies including one of the largest privately held real estate companies in the world
- A Fortune 500 automotive retailer
- A world renowned public institution based on Houston