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Jennifer Cook Purcell

Jennifer Cook Purcell

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2071
jpurcell@jw.com
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Jennifer Cook Purcell

Jennifer Cook Purcell

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2071
jpurcell@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Land Use & Municipal Law
  • Multifamily & Residential Real Estate
  • Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition
  • Retail & Mixed Use Real Estate
  • Zoning & Land Use Incentives

Biography

Jennifer Cook Purcell is a seasoned real estate attorney with extensive experience advising developers, builders, institutional investors, and public entities on complex real estate transactions across Texas and the United States.

As Senior Counsel, Jennifer’s practice includes negotiating land acquisitions and dispositions, complex title, zoning, and other due diligence review, and ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance. She has played a pivotal role in the acquisition, development, and governance large-scale residential and commercial projects, including high-end resort communities. She has guided clients through the creation and management of master-planned communities, condominium regimes, and mixed-use developments.

Jennifer also represents real estate investment firms in acquisitions and dispositions involving multifamily, retail, and industrial properties. Her work includes handling high-profile transactions, such as campus acquisitions, infrastructure projects, and large-scale developments. With an in-depth knowledge of Texas real estate law and a practical, results-driven approach, Jennifer serves as a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex development and investment matters.

Education

B.A., The University of Texas at Austin

J.D., University of Houston Law Center

  • Houston Business and Tax Law Journal, Articles Editor

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

  • Counsel to developers in the creation and governance of large-scale master-planned communities, condominium regimes, and residential and mixed-use developments.
  • Representation of real estate investment firms in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily, mixed-use, and retail properties.
  • Assisted in the development of luxury residential communities within resort destinations, including high-end single-family, timeshare, and condominium developments within Texas and Utah.
  • Negotiated and closed complex real estate transactions, including campus acquisitions, mixed-use developments, and infrastructure projects.

  • State Bar of Texas – Women in the Profession Committee
  • State Bar of Texas – Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Legislative Affairs Committee Member
  • Urban Land Institute, Member
  • ABA Task Force for American Democracy
  • Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation, Fellow and Board Member
  • Firefly Fund, Board Member

April 2, 2025
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Jennifer Purcell Joins Real Estate Practice in Austin

Jackson Walker is excited to welcome Jennifer Cook Purcell as Senior Counsel in our Austin Real Estate practice! With experience in land use, entitlements, and large-scale development transactions, Jennifer will be a valuable asset to our clients and team.

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Practice Experience

  • Counsel to developers in the creation and governance of large-scale master-planned communities, condominium regimes, and residential and mixed-use developments.
  • Representation of real estate investment firms in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily, mixed-use, and retail properties.
  • Assisted in the development of luxury residential communities within resort destinations, including high-end single-family, timeshare, and condominium developments within Texas and Utah.
  • Negotiated and closed complex real estate transactions, including campus acquisitions, mixed-use developments, and infrastructure projects.

Community Involvement

  • State Bar of Texas – Women in the Profession Committee
  • State Bar of Texas – Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Legislative Affairs Committee Member
  • Urban Land Institute, Member
  • ABA Task Force for American Democracy
  • Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation, Fellow and Board Member
  • Firefly Fund, Board Member

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Land Use & Municipal Law
  • Multifamily & Residential Real Estate
  • Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition
  • Retail & Mixed Use Real Estate
  • Zoning & Land Use Incentives

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