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“Kurt Nondorf is regularly called upon to handle complex real estate matters by developer and investor clients. One client appreciates his ‘complete understanding of the local market and tenant relationships.”

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

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, 1983

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

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.)
    • Real Estate Law, 2006-2021
    • Lawyer of the Year – Houston, Real Estate Law, 2014, 2018
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2002-2020
    • Ranked for Real Estate – Texas
  • “Texas Super Lawyer,” Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2020
  • 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: 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
  • 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
‘Austin Business Journal’ Names Mixed-Use Development Financed by Jackson Walker Client Lionstone Investments the “Project of the Year” for 2020

September 24, 2020

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.)
    • Real Estate Law, 2006-2021
    • Lawyer of the Year – Houston, Real Estate Law, 2014, 2018
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2002-2020
    • Ranked for Real Estate – Texas
  • “Texas Super Lawyer,” Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2020
  • 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: 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

  • 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

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Investment, Leasing, & Management
  • Office | Real Estate

News

  • Kurt Nondorf Named One of 50 U.S. Attorneys to Receive 2020 Lawyers in Real Estate Award
  • Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 54 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2020
  • ‘Austin Business Journal’ Names Mixed-Use Development Financed by Jackson Walker Client Lionstone Investments the “Project of the Year” for 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
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