J. Colter Harris
Practice Areas
Experience
- Commercial Finance
Biography
Colter Harris focuses his practice on real estate and finance. He represents real estate developers in acquisitions, land use and development, financing, and disposition, and he represents some of the largest financial institutions in the country in real estate, commercial, and asset-based lending transactions. Colter has particular experience in Tax Credit and Tax Increment Financing, complex mortgage and commercial multi-tier transactions, including mezzanine financing and intercreditor issues, and has been integrally involved in the renovation and redevelopment of a number of the historic buildings in Dallas’ Central Business District, representing both developers and lenders.
Education
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
J.D., LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Bar Admissions
Texas
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2015-2026
- Banking and Finance Law, 2024-2026
- Real Estate Law, 2015-2026
- Texas Rising Star â Real Estate Law, Super Lawyers â Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2004-2006, 2008-2009
State Bar of Texas Advanced Real Estate Law Course (2007)
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
- The Real Estate Council
- Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Dallas, 2005-2006
- Dallas Bar Headquarters, Belo Hero
- Circle 10 Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Advisory Board
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.
Attorney News • August 21, 2025
‘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 yearâs 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.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
‘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.
Attorney News • August 18, 2022
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 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.
Attorney News • August 19, 2021
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 25 “Ones to Watch”
Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.
Attorney News • August 20, 2020
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named “Lawyers of the Year”
Jackson Walker congratulates our 109 attorneys named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America 2020 list, including eight attorneys who were named “Lawyers of the Year.”
Attorney News • August 14, 2019
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys
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.
Attorney News • August 16, 2018
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 94 Jackson Walker Attorneys
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 94 Jackson Walker attorneys in its 2018 edition. 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.
Attorney News • August 15, 2017
Recognition & Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2015-2026
- Banking and Finance Law, 2024-2026
- Real Estate Law, 2015-2026
- Texas Rising Star â Real Estate Law, Super Lawyers â Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2004-2006, 2008-2009
Publications & Speeches
State Bar of Texas Advanced Real Estate Law Course (2007)
Community Involvement
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
- The Real Estate Council
- Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Dallas, 2005-2006
- Dallas Bar Headquarters, Belo Hero
- Circle 10 Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Advisory Board