Lewis S. Kasner
Practice Areas
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
Professional Certifications
Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law
- 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 âAâ 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.), 2019-2026
- Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, 2024-2026
- Real Estate Law, 2019-2026
- “Top Lawyer: Real Estate” in Best of Houstonia, Houstonia Magazine, 2018, 2020
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2016-2025
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2013-2016
- ADL Southwest Region Board, member, 2025-2027
- State Bar of Texas, 2006-Present
- Real Estate Section
- Probate and Trust Section
- Houston Bar Association â Real Estate Section
- Chair, 2017-2018
- Texas Exes Houston Chapter
- Board Member, 2011-2023
- President, 2018-2019
Jackson Walker Congratulates 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the recognition of 75 attorneys by Thomson Reutersâ Super Lawyers in the 2025 “Texas Super Lawyers” list, as well as 66 attorneys as “Texas Rising Stars” for 2025. Each year, less than 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5% to Rising Stars. 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.
Attorney News • September 18, 2025
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 106 âOnes to Watchâ
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
Attorney News • August 21, 2025
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its âTexas Super Lawyersâ of 2024
Jackson Walker proudly announces the selection of 71 attorneys to Thomson Reutersâ 2024 âTexas Super Lawyersâ list.
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.
Attorney News • September 17, 2024
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
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.
Attorney News • September 19, 2023
‘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 yearâs 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.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
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.
Attorney News • September 21, 2022
‘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.
Attorney News • August 18, 2022
Texas Real Estate Outlook: Boom Unlikely to Bust in 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Real estate in Texasâ 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.
Insights • December 17, 2021
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.
Attorney News • December 7, 2021
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.
Attorney News • September 22, 2021
‘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.
Attorney News • August 19, 2021
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 25 “Ones to Watch”
Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.
Attorney News • August 20, 2020
Jackson Walker Expands Real Estate and Transactional Practices With Addition of Joe Flack, David Parker, John Wittenberg, and Dana Murphy
During the month of January, Jackson Walker proudly welcomed Joe Flack, David Parker, and John Wittenberg as partners in the Houston and San Antonio offices. In addition, the Firm added Dana Murphy as senior counsel in the Dallas office.
Attorney News • January 28, 2020
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named “Lawyers of the Year”
Jackson Walker congratulates our 109 attorneys named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America 2020 list, including eight attorneys who were named “Lawyers of the Year.”
Attorney News • August 14, 2019
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys
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. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.
Attorney News • August 16, 2018
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 âAâ 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.), 2019-2026
- Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, 2024-2026
- Real Estate Law, 2019-2026
- “Top Lawyer: Real Estate” in Best of Houstonia, Houstonia Magazine, 2018, 2020
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2016-2025
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2013-2016
Community Involvement
- ADL Southwest Region Board, member, 2025-2027
- State Bar of Texas, 2006-Present
- Real Estate Section
- Probate and Trust Section
- Houston Bar Association â Real Estate Section
- Chair, 2017-2018
- Texas Exes Houston Chapter
- Board Member, 2011-2023
- President, 2018-2019