S. Priya Coffey
Practice Areas
Experience
- Industrial Real Estate
- Investment, Leasing, & Management
- Land Use & Municipal Law
- Office Real Estate
- Real Estate Acquisition & Disposition
- Single Family Residential Real Estate
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, 2021-2026
- The Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, Commercial Real Estate Transactions, 2024-2025
- 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
- Panelist, “Managing Partners Panel,” Texas Minority Counsel Program (October 2024)
- Panelist, University of Houston Law Center (February 2024)
- Featured, “#109: Priya Coffey – Real Estate Lawyer,” How I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin (April 2023)
- Featured, “Be the Change You Want to See: Perspectives of Women Leaders in the Law,” The Houston Lawyer (March 2022)
- Featured, “Jackson Walker’s Coffey On COVID-19 And Boosting Diversity,” Law360 (January 2021)
- Featured, “HBJ’s 2015 Law Guide: Largest Real Estate Firms,” Houston Business Journal (February 2014)
- Author, “There is More Than One Way to Skin a Copycat: The Emergence of Trade Dress to Combat Design Piracy of Fashion Works,” Texas Tech Law Review (1996)
- 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
In Memoriam: A Tribute to Michael W. Wood
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our friend and colleague, Michael W. Wood, on November 18, 2025. Michael’s impact on Jackson Walker—and on the many lives he touched—was profound and enduring. He will be remembered for his unwavering integrity, intellect, and ability to bring people together with purpose and resolve.
Spotlight • December 17, 2025
Lawdragon Recognizes Six Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 List of 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of Priya Coffey, Bill Dahlstrom, Suzan Kedron, Brad Lowry, Travis McNellie, and Alfie Meyerson to the second annual “Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers” list.
Attorney News • September 2, 2025
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”
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
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.
Spotlight • May 6, 2025
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.
Speaking Engagements • October 4, 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 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.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
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.
Attorney News • August 12, 2024
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.
Speaking Engagements • February 20, 2024
‘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.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
Priya Coffey Featured in ‘How I Lawyer Podcast’
Houston Managing Partner Priya Coffey was featured on the How I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin as she discussed her decision to become a lawyer, how a clerkship changed her professional life even as a transactional lawyer, the unique (and not so unique) parts of real estate law, some of the surprising parts of her career, the super power of taking on opportunities to learn new things, where the practice of real estate law is going in the years to come, and more.
Mentions • April 28, 2023
Priya Coffey Selected to the Executive Women’s Partnership of the Greater Houston Partnership
Jackson Walker proudly congratulates Houston Managing Partner S. Priya Coffey on her selection to the Executive Women’s Partnership (EWP), a Business Resource Group of the Greater Houston Partnership.
Attorney News • January 19, 2023
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.
Attorney News • November 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
Jackson Walker Welcomes Christina Vitale to Houston Litigation Group
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the arrival of Christina Vitale as a partner in the Houston office. Joining our Trial & Appellate Litigation practice, Christina will focus on complex commercial litigation, class actions, investigations, and regulatory matters.
Attorney News • June 7, 2022
- 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
Recognition & Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Real Estate Law, 2021-2026
- The Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, Commercial Real Estate Transactions, 2024-2025
- 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
Publications & Speeches
- Panelist, “Managing Partners Panel,” Texas Minority Counsel Program (October 2024)
- Panelist, University of Houston Law Center (February 2024)
- Featured, “#109: Priya Coffey – Real Estate Lawyer,” How I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin (April 2023)
- Featured, “Be the Change You Want to See: Perspectives of Women Leaders in the Law,” The Houston Lawyer (March 2022)
- Featured, “Jackson Walker’s Coffey On COVID-19 And Boosting Diversity,” Law360 (January 2021)
- Featured, “HBJ’s 2015 Law Guide: Largest Real Estate Firms,” Houston Business Journal (February 2014)
- Author, “There is More Than One Way to Skin a Copycat: The Emergence of Trade Dress to Combat Design Piracy of Fashion Works,” Texas Tech Law Review (1996)
Community Involvement
- 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
Career Highlights
- 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