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“Kurt Nondorf is regularly called upon to handle complex real estate matters by developer and investor clients. Clients noted: 'Kurt is an excellent attorney – he’s knowledgeable and very fair.' 'He’s a great lawyer.'”

— Chambers USA

“Kurt Nondorf is more than a valued counselor to Lionstone – he is a true partner. Kurt not only takes the time to know us and our business, but he utilizes that knowledge, together with his experience and creativity, to craft solutions that enable us to achieve our goals.”

— John Enerson, General Counsel of Lionstone Investments

Jackson Walker
Kurt D. Nondorf

Kurt D. Nondorf

Partner, Houston
713.752.4402
knondorf@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Investment, Leasing, & Management
  • Office Real Estate

Biography

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.

Education

B.A., Yale University
J.D., cum laude, Indiana Maurer School of Law

Bar Admissions

Texas

Areas of Focus Practice Experience Recognition & Accolades Community Involvement Client Results Attorney News

Kurt’s practice is primarily related to office and mixed use. 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

Hired by several major law firms to represent the firm on headquarter leases, he is recognized as a lawyer to lawyers. Representative transactions include:

  • Represented tenant in public/private project involving complex ground lease/condominium structure.
  • Multiple nine-figure office building acquisitions and sales.
  • Represented an AmLaw 50 law firm in national headquarters lease.
  • Represented equity partner in several mixed use developments.
  • Represented major university in connection with development of innovation district.
  •  The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2006-2024
    • Lawyer of the Year – Houston, Real Estate Law, 2014, 2018
    • Real Estate Law, 2006-2024
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Real Estate – Texas, 2002-2023
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2023
  • Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers, Real Estate Law, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2022-2023
  • One of 50 U.S. attorneys to receive 2020 Lawyers in Real Estate Award, Connect Media, 2020
  • H Texas Top Lawyers of Houston, 2020
  • Who’s Who Legal: Real Estate, 2023
  • Who’s Who Legal: Texas – Real Estate, 2007-2008, 2016, 2019
  • The International Who’s Who of Real Estate Lawyers, 2009-2016
  • “Top Lawyer,” H Texas Magazine, 2009, 2010
  • First United Methodist Church, Board Chair
  • Covenant House, Board Development Chair, Capital Campaign Committee Co-Chair
  • Houston Real Estate Lawyers Council
  • American College of Real Estate Lawyers
‘Austin Business Journal’ Names Mixed-Use Development Financed by Jackson Walker Client Lionstone Investments the “Project of the Year” for 2020

September 24, 2020

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December 4, 2023

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JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – December 2023

View Jackson Walker’s December 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

September 19, 2023

Attorney News

Super Lawyers Names 7 Jackson Walker Attorneys to Texas Top Lists

Jackson Walker proudly announces Matt Dow, Scott Fiddler, Julia Mann, Alfie Meyerson, Kurt Nondorf, Sarah Patel Pacheco, and Bruce Ruzinsky’s selection to the Texas Top Lists for 2023 by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers.

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September 19, 2023

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2023

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

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August 17, 2023

Attorney News

‘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 year’s 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.

2023 Chambers ranked attorneys from Jackson Walker

June 1, 2023

Spotlight

Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2023 USA and Global Guides

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 51 attorneys and 17 departments for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys recognized in the guides were ranked in 19 practice areas, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas and 6 named among the top attorneys nationwide in their respective areas.

JW Diversity & Inclusion 2022 Report theme

April 24, 2023

Newsletters

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2023

View Jackson Walker’s April 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

Kurt Nondorf with Jackson Walker logo

November 21, 2022

Attorney News

Kurt Nondorf Participates in Covenant House Executive “Sleep Out” to Support Homeless Youth

For more than a decade, Jackson Walker partner Kurt D. Nondorf has taken part in the annual Covenant House Executive Edition “Sleep Out.” Houston-area business leaders spend the night meeting with homeless youth, hearing the personal stories of Covenant House residents, and sleeping on the ground to support Covenant House Texas, which provides sanctuary and support for homeless and abandoned youth.

September 21, 2022

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 64 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2022

Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.

Alfie Meyerson, Kurt Nondorf, and Bruce Ruzinsky

September 21, 2022

Attorney News

Alfie Meyerson, Kurt Nondorf, and Bruce Ruzinsky Named to “Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers” List

Jackson Walker proudly announces Alfred M. Meyerson, Kurt D. Nondorf, and Bruce J. Ruzinsky’s selection to the “Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers” list for 2022.

August 18, 2022

Attorney News

‘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.

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Practice Experience

Hired by several major law firms to represent the firm on headquarter leases, he is recognized as a lawyer to lawyers. Representative transactions include:

  • Represented tenant in public/private project involving complex ground lease/condominium structure.
  • Multiple nine-figure office building acquisitions and sales.
  • Represented an AmLaw 50 law firm in national headquarters lease.
  • Represented equity partner in several mixed use developments.
  • Represented major university in connection with development of innovation district.

Recognition & Accolades

  •  The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2006-2024
    • Lawyer of the Year – Houston, Real Estate Law, 2014, 2018
    • Real Estate Law, 2006-2024
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Real Estate – Texas, 2002-2023
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2023
  • Top 100: Houston Super Lawyers, Real Estate Law, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2022-2023
  • One of 50 U.S. attorneys to receive 2020 Lawyers in Real Estate Award, Connect Media, 2020
  • H Texas Top Lawyers of Houston, 2020
  • Who’s Who Legal: Real Estate, 2023
  • Who’s Who Legal: Texas – Real Estate, 2007-2008, 2016, 2019
  • The International Who’s Who of Real Estate Lawyers, 2009-2016
  • “Top Lawyer,” H Texas Magazine, 2009, 2010

Community Involvement

  • First United Methodist Church, Board Chair
  • Covenant House, Board Development Chair, Capital Campaign Committee Co-Chair
  • Houston Real Estate Lawyers Council
  • American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Investment, Leasing, & Management
  • Office Real Estate
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