S. Priya Coffey

Partner, Houston
713.752.4337
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Biography

S. Priya Coffey has experience in assisting clients with complex commercial real estate transactions, including the representation of buyers and sellers in the acquisition and disposition of raw land, office buildings and retail centers, and the representation of landlords and tenants in commercial office building leases and retail leases. Priya’s experience extends to advising her clients on City of Houston ordinances and other governmental compliance related matters.

For residential clients, Priya represents both buyers and sellers in the acquisition and disposition of high-end residential property, and she represents homeowners in deed restriction and City of Houston related issues.

Education

B.A., The University of Chicago

M.Sc., London School of Economics

J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law

  • Staff Member, Comment Editor, Texas Tech Law Review

Bar Admissions

Texas

  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Real Estate Law, 2021-2025
  • The Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, Commercial Real Estate Transactions, 2024
  • H Texas Top Lawyers of Houston, 2020
  • Top 50 Women Lawyers of Houston, Texas Diversity Council, 2017
  • Houston’s Top Lawyers, H Texas magazine, 2010

  • Central Houston Inc., Board of Directors
  • Greater Houston Partnership, Executive Women’s Partnership
  • Recipe for Success, Board of Directors
  • Covenant House, Executive Sleep Out Committee
  • South Asian Bar Association of Houston
  • The Junior League of Houston, Inc., Sustaining Member
  • The University of Chicago’s Houston Regional Council

Michael Kuhn

May 6, 2025
Spotlight

In Memoriam: A Tribute to Michael Kuhn

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend and partner Michael Kuhn on April 15, 2025. Michael was a cherished member of our team and a beloved friend to many. His contributions to our firm and the legal community were immense, and his presence will be profoundly missed.

JW Diversity & Inclusion 2022 Report theme

December 16, 2024
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JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – December 2024

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Priya Coffey

October 31, 2024
Attorney News

Priya Coffey Elected to Central Houston Inc. Board of Directors

Jackson Walker is proud to announce that Priya Coffey, the managing partner of our Houston office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Central Houston, Inc.

October 4, 2024
Speaking Engagements

Priya Coffey and Jennifer Freel to Present at 32nd Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program

Jackson Walker partners S. Priya Coffey and Jennifer S. Freel will be featured panelists at the 32nd Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP), presented by the State Bar of Texas from October 23-25, 2024, at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center in Austin, Texas.

JW Diversity & Inclusion 2022 Report theme

August 23, 2024
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JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – August 2024

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Best Lawyers 2025 edition graphic - 306 attorneys recognized, 81 specialty areas, 75 Ones to Watch, and 9 Lawyers of the Year

August 15, 2024
Attorney News

‘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 year’s 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.

August 12, 2024
Attorney News

Six Jackson Walker Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s List of 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of Priya Coffey, William Dahlstrom, L Suzan Kedron, C. Bradford Lowry, Travis McNellie, and Alfred Meyerson to the first-ever “Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers” list.

Priya Coffey

February 20, 2024
Speaking Engagements

Priya Coffey Joins Panel Discussion at University of Houston Law Center

On Wednesday, February 21, S. Priya Coffey, the Managing Partner of Jackson Walker Houston, will participate in a panel discussion at the University of Houston Law Center alongside fellow panelists Natasha Alexander from the United States Attorneys’ Office and Lakshmi Achari from Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP.

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December 4, 2023
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JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – December 2023

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August 24, 2023
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JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – August 2023

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More Attorney News

  • Represented landlords in downtown office buildings containing nearly 5,000,000 square feet of office space, for over 15 consecutive years
  • Represented a Houston developer in leasing a mixed-use project on Lower Westheimer, which includes 100,000 square feet of office space and more than 50,000 square feet of retail.
  • Represented tenants under 100,000 square foot leases in office buildings in the Energy Corridor area of Houston, Texas
  • Represented one of the nation’s largest beer distributors in land acquisition and development of beer distributorship center in Pasadena, Texas
  • Represented North America’s largest liquor distributor in acquisition of industrial facility in Katy, Texas