Kurt D. Nondorf
Kurt Nondorf brings a wealth of real estate experience to the problem solving needs of his clients. Kurt’s emphasis is reliable and creative client service in the areas of capital transactions (transfers of improved properties) and major office lease transactions.
As a widely known and respected professional, Kurt’s national practice covers all areas of real estate, ranging from raw land to industrial, healthcare, multi-family, retail, and hospitality.
B.A., Yale University
J.D., cum laude, Indiana Maurer School of Law
Texas, 1983
Hired by several major law firms to represent the firm on headquarter leases, he is recognized as a lawyer to lawyers. Kurt recently concluded two major ground lease negotiations and knows the ins and outs of a modern ground lease.
- Represented tenant in public/private project involving complex ground lease/condominium structure.
- Multiple nine-figure office acquisitions and sales.
- Multiple sale/leaseback transactions.
- Represented an AmLaw 50 law firm in national headquarters lease.
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.)
- Lawyer of the Year, Real Estate Law, 2014, 2018
- Real Estate Law, 2006-2019
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2002-2019
- Ranked for Real Estate – Texas
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2018
- Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine, 2009, 2010
- Who’s Who Legal: Texas, Real Estate, 2007-2008, 2016, 2019
- The International Who’s Who of Real Estate Lawyers , 2009-2016
- Houston Christian High School, Board of Trustees – Executive Committee
- Covenant House, Board of Directors – Chair
- Houston Real Estate Lawyers Council
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers
- Houston Bar Association, Board of Directors – Real Estate Section, Past Chair
Chambers USA Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys
Chambers USA Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 94 Jackson Walker Attorneys
Ten Jackson Walker Attorneys Named ‘2018 Lawyers of the Year'
53 Jackson Walker Attorneys Named to 2017 ‘Texas Super Lawyers’ List
‘Houstonia’ Magazine Lists Jackson Walker Lawyers Among the Top in Houston
56 Jackson Walker Attorneys Named to 2018 'Texas Super Lawyers' List by Thomson Reuters
Christian Triantaphyllis Joins Jackson Walker’s Land Use & Real Estate Practice in Houston
Scott Fiddler Boosts Jackson Walker’s Labor and Employment Litigation Practice in Houston
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices Among 2019 USA and Global Guides
Kirk Tucker Joins Corporate & Securities Practice in Houston
'The Best Lawyers in America' Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named "Lawyers of the Year"
Whether a large build-to-suit, sale/leaseback or corporate headquarters lease, Kurt has the experience to help guide clients through challenging transactions. On the leasing side, he has represented both tenants and landlords in several leases of greater than 400,000 sq.ft.
Kurt’s practice is focused in:
- Office market
- Development
- Purchase and sales
- Ground leasing
- Tenant leasing
Practice Experience
Hired by several major law firms to represent the firm on headquarter leases, he is recognized as a lawyer to lawyers. Kurt recently concluded two major ground lease negotiations and knows the ins and outs of a modern ground lease.
- Represented tenant in public/private project involving complex ground lease/condominium structure.
- Multiple nine-figure office acquisitions and sales.
- Multiple sale/leaseback transactions.
- Represented an AmLaw 50 law firm in national headquarters lease.
Recognition & Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.)
- Lawyer of the Year, Real Estate Law, 2014, 2018
- Real Estate Law, 2006-2019
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2002-2019
- Ranked for Real Estate – Texas
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2018
- Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine, 2009, 2010
- Who’s Who Legal: Texas, Real Estate, 2007-2008, 2016, 2019
- The International Who’s Who of Real Estate Lawyers , 2009-2016
Community Involvement
- Houston Christian High School, Board of Trustees – Executive Committee
- Covenant House, Board of Directors – Chair
- Houston Real Estate Lawyers Council
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers
- Houston Bar Association, Board of Directors – Real Estate Section, Past Chair
Areas of Focus
Whether a large build-to-suit, sale/leaseback or corporate headquarters lease, Kurt has the experience to help guide clients through challenging transactions. On the leasing side, he has represented both tenants and landlords in several leases of greater than 400,000 sq.ft.
Kurt’s practice is focused in:
- Office market
- Development
- Purchase and sales
- Ground leasing
- Tenant leasing