Land Use
Jackson Walkerâs land use and municipal law practice group â the largest in the Southwest â handles transactions from the city to the suburbs and beyond. Whether itâs an urban redevelopment, industrial complex, or a brand-new neighborhood, we assist clients with securing appropriate zoning, addressing thoroughfare and circulation issues, and obtaining necessary approvals. We also help our clients devise and implement the most cost-effective approaches to their projects.
Jackson Walker Represents Trammell Crow Company in Landmark Transit-Oriented Development at Mockingbird Station
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce its representation of Trammell Crow Company in connection with the transformative, multiâphase transitâoriented development (TOD) at Mockingbird Station in Dallas, Texas. The project, delivered in partnership with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the City of Dallas, marks one of the regionâs most ambitious communityâshaping developments, positioned at the crossroads of mobility, mixedâuse growth, and urban reinvestment.
Client Results • February 10, 2026
Jackson Walker Advises CloudBurst Data Centers in Natural Gas Agreement with Energy Transfer
Jackson Walker announces the representation of CloudBurst Data Centers, Inc. in a significant long-term agreement with Energy Transfer LP to supply natural gas for an AI-focused data center development in Central Texas.
Client Results • February 13, 2025
Luke Franz Leads Representation of Robin Autopilot in Relocation to McKinney, Texas
Following its acquisition of North Carolina-based Mowbot, Robin Autopilot, a leader in robotic mowing technology and the robotics as a service (RaaS) platform, will consolidate its corporate headquarters and relocate to McKinney, Texas, thanks to a grant from the McKinney Economic Development Corporationâs Innovation Fund.
Client Results • June 15, 2021
Jackson Walker Attorneys Negotiate Zoning Changes Based on RLUIPA
Jackson Walker represented Our Savior Lutheran Church of Norfolk, Nebraska (OSLC) in obtaining a zoning change in the City of Norfolkâs land use matrix that will permit OSLC to operate as a place of worship on its recently-purchased property.
Client Results • December 22, 2016
5th Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging S.B. 17 Prohibiting Certain Foreign Buyers from Owning Land in Texas
By Jenny Roan Forgey and Robert L. Soza
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on a case filed in federal court challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill 17, a bill passed during the 2025 legislative session that bans certain persons, entities, and governments from purchasing or otherwise acquiring real property in the State of Texas.
Insights • December 12, 2025
Jackson Walker Earns 27 National and 142 Metropolitan Rankings in 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms”
Jackson Walker proudly announces its inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Law FirmsŽ by Best Lawyers. This year, Jackson Walker observed notable improvements in the rankings, including the addition of Construction Law as National Tier 3 and the advancement and additions of 14 practice areas in the metropolitan rankings.
Spotlight • November 6, 2025
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
Robert Soza and Jenny Roan Forgey Discuss Texas Senate Bill 17 on Spectrum News 1 Dallas
Jackson Walker partner Robert L. Soza and senior counsel Jenny Roan Forgey interviewed with Spectrum News 1 Dallas discussing both the scope of the term âreal propertyâ and the practical implications of Texas Senate Bill 17 for foreign investors already operating in the state.
Mentions • September 9, 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
Robert Soza and Jenny Roan Forgey Discuss the Impact of Texas Senate Bill 17 on Real Estate and Foreign Investment
Jackson Walker partner Robert L. Soza and senior counsel Jenny Roan Forgey were featured in the Houston Business Journal to discuss the implications of Texas Senate Bill 17, a new law signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
Mentions • August 6, 2025
Analysis of Texas S.B. No. 17 Restricting Foreign Ownership of Real Property in Texas
By Robert L. Soza, Jr. and Jenny Roan Forgey
Texas has enacted significant new legislation, effective September 1, 2025, that imposes sweeping restrictions on the purchase or acquisition of real property by certain foreign individuals, entities, and governments.
Insights • June 24, 2025
