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Jackson Walker
Lewis S. Kasner

Lewis S. Kasner

Partner, Houston
713.752.4322
lkasner@jw.com
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Practice Experience Recognition & Accolades Community Involvement Attorney News

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate
  • Finance & Banking

Experience

  • Commercial Finance
  • Healthcare Finance
  • Investment, Leasing, & Management
  • Office Real Estate

Biography

Lewis Kasner focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions and financing and has developed a reputation for his excellent guidance and practical solutions through the transaction process.

Lewis works with both lenders and developers in connection with their real estate and financing needs. As lender’s counsel, he regularly represents financial institutions in documenting interim and permanent loan transactions ranging from $1,000,000 to in excess of $100,000,000. As a developer’s attorney, Lewis assists with the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing of commercial real estate projects.

Education

B.A., University of Texas at Austin
J.D., magna cum laude, South Texas College of Law Houston

Bar Admissions

Texas

Board Certifications

Commercial Real Estate Law

Practice Experience Recognition & Accolades Community Involvement Attorney News
  • Representation of lead lender in structuring of a $150,000,000+ construction loan for the construction of two office towers totaling more than 900,000 square feet
  • Representation of seller in connection with a $60,000,000+ disposition of an industrial portfolio
  • Representation of lender in connection with $50,000,000+ construction loan for a multi-family and retail development in Austin, Texas
  • Representation of lead lender in the structuring of a $42,000,000+ loan secured by an office and retail development
  • Representation of the managing partner on a $50,000,000+ downtown office hotel joint venture
  • Representation of buyer in the acquisition of a 160,000 square foot Class “A” office building
  • Representation of seller in the disposition of a $150,000,000+ office tower
  • Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2013-Present
  • Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers, 2019
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2019-2024
    • Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, 2024
    • Real Estate Law, 2019-2024
  • “Top Lawyer: Real Estate” in Best of Houstonia, Houstonia Magazine, 2018, 2020
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2016-2023
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2013-2016
  • State Bar of Texas, 2006-Present
    • Real Estate Section
    • Probate and Trust Section
  • Houston Bar Association – Real Estate Section
    • Chair, 2017-2018
  • Texas Exes Houston Chapter
    • Board Member, 2011-2023
    • President, 2018-2019
Flags flying at the Texas Capitol

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.

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.

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.

In Memoriam Amanda Shaw Castro

February 3, 2022

Spotlight

In Memoriam: A Tribute to Amanda Shaw-Castro

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend and partner Amanda Shaw-Castro. Amanda was a rising star and leader who left behind a legacy of loyalty and kindness.

December 17, 2021

Insights

Texas Real Estate Outlook: Boom Unlikely to Bust in 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Real estate in Texas’ major cities was booming in 2021. Jackson Walker has commercial real estate lawyers in all those cities, and they provide a snapshot for a few of these urban markets of what business has been and what to expect in 2022.

Jonny Heins with Jackson Walker logo

December 7, 2021

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Welcomes Jonny Heins to Real Estate Practice

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the addition of Jonny Heins as a senior counsel in the Houston office. Jonny focuses on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, leasing, and financing transactions. He has particular experience in office leasing, the acquisition and sale of developed and undeveloped land, and park development projects.

September 22, 2021

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 57 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2021

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.

August 19, 2021

Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 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.

Texas Super Lawyers 2020 with Jackson Walker logo

October 19, 2020

Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 54 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2020

Spanning five offices, 19 practice areas, and experience ranging from 12 to 52 years, Jackson Walker’s 2020 “Texas Super Lawyers” have been nominated by peers within and outside the Firm.

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Practice Experience

  • Representation of lead lender in structuring of a $150,000,000+ construction loan for the construction of two office towers totaling more than 900,000 square feet
  • Representation of seller in connection with a $60,000,000+ disposition of an industrial portfolio
  • Representation of lender in connection with $50,000,000+ construction loan for a multi-family and retail development in Austin, Texas
  • Representation of lead lender in the structuring of a $42,000,000+ loan secured by an office and retail development
  • Representation of the managing partner on a $50,000,000+ downtown office hotel joint venture
  • Representation of buyer in the acquisition of a 160,000 square foot Class “A” office building
  • Representation of seller in the disposition of a $150,000,000+ office tower

Recognition & Accolades

  • Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2013-Present
  • Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers, 2019
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2019-2024
    • Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, 2024
    • Real Estate Law, 2019-2024
  • “Top Lawyer: Real Estate” in Best of Houstonia, Houstonia Magazine, 2018, 2020
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2016-2023
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2013-2016

Community Involvement

  • State Bar of Texas, 2006-Present
    • Real Estate Section
    • Probate and Trust Section
  • Houston Bar Association – Real Estate Section
    • Chair, 2017-2018
  • Texas Exes Houston Chapter
    • Board Member, 2011-2023
    • President, 2018-2019

Practice Areas

  • Finance & Banking
  • Real Estate

Experience

  • Commercial Finance
  • Healthcare Finance
  • Investment, Leasing, & Management
  • Office Real Estate
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