Biography
Kevin L. Kelley is a veteran real estate lawyer with over 30 years’ experience representing developers, owners, lenders, and investors in real estate development, investment, and financing in Texas and around the U.S. His practical, accessible, and reasonable approach combined with his work ethic and highly effective negotiation style make him a trusted counselor and zealous advocate for his clients and their interests.
Kevin’s clientele includes large, sophisticated, and active commercial real estate developers of hospitality properties and hotels, stakeholders in high-profile urban developments, and developers of corporate headquarters and campuses, including Canadian investors with large portfolios of multifamily properties in the U.S.
With extensive experience in loan restructures, workouts, and foreclosures, Kevin is regularly involved in construction financing and the placement of equity in development projects.
Education
B.B.A., with honors, Texas Christian University, 1981
J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law, 1985
- Articles Editor, St. Mary’s Law Journal
Bar Admissions
Texas, 1985
Board Certifications
Commercial Real Estate Law
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
- Ranked for Real Estate – Texas, 2004-2021
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2013-2022
- Leisure and Hospitality Law, 2013-2022
- Real Estate Law, 2013-2022
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2020
- “The Dallas 500,” D CEO, 2016-2018
- “Best Lawyers in Dallas” – Real Estate, D Magazine, 2007-2015, 2017, 2021
- The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate, 2011, 2013
- AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
- Volunteer of the Year Award, Arthritis Foundation North Texas Chapter
- Member, Salesmanship Club of Dallas
- Board Member, Charitable Golf of Dallas, 2012-2013
- Chair, Web.com Tour Championship, 2012
- Vice Chair, HP Byron Nelson Championship, 2009-2011
- Chair, Legal Committee, 2010, 2016
- Board Member, Youth and Family Centers, 2006-2009
- Membership Committee, 2005
- Member, The Real Estate Council
- Board Member, 2015-present