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“Kevin Kelley handles an array of real estate matters across the country, including transport and residential projects. One interviewee describes him as ‘a very experienced attorney who understands commercial real estate law and finance.”

— Chambers USA

Jackson Walker
Kevin L. Kelley

Kevin L. Kelley

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5834
klkelley@jw.com
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Recognition & Accolades Community Involvement

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Commercial Finance
  • Investment Funds
  • Lodging & Accommodations Real Estate

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

Recognition & Accolades Community Involvement
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2004-2020
    • Ranked for Real Estate – Texas
  • The Dallas 500, D CEO, 2016-2018
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.)
    • Real Estate Law, 2013-2021
    • Leisure and Hospitality Law, 2013-2021
  • Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2020
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
    • Real Estate, 2007-2015, 2017
  • 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

Recognition & Accolades

  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2004-2020
    • Ranked for Real Estate – Texas
  • The Dallas 500, D CEO, 2016-2018
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.)
    • Real Estate Law, 2013-2021
    • Leisure and Hospitality Law, 2013-2021
  • Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2020
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
    • Real Estate, 2007-2015, 2017
  • 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

Community Involvement

  • 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

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Commercial Finance
  • Investment Funds
  • Lodging & Accommodations Real Estate

News

  • Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 54 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2020
  • ‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 25 “Ones to Watch”
  • Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2020 USA and Global Guides
  • ‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named “Lawyers of the Year”
  • Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices Among 2019 USA and Global Guides
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