Land Use

Jackson Walker’s land use and municipal law practice group – the largest in the Southwest – handles transactions from the city to the suburbs and beyond. Whether it’s 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.

Karl Baker

Karl Baker

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7753

Christopher B. Bradford

Christopher B. Bradford

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2320

Myron D. Dornic

Myron D. Dornic

Senior Counsel, Dallas
214.953.5946

Jenny Roan Forgey

Jenny Roan Forgey

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2006

Henry Gilmore

Henry Gilmore

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2342

Will Guerin

Will Guerin

Business Professional, Dallas
214.953.5691

Katherine Loayza

Katherine Loayza

Business Professional, Austin
512.236.2259

Pamela Madere

Pamela Madere

Partner, Austin
512.236.2048

Victoria Morris

Victoria Morris

Associate, Dallas
214.953.6080

Shannon Field Quine

Shannon Field Quine

Staff Attorney, Dallas
214.953.6067

Tyler Wallach

Tyler Wallach

Senior Counsel, Fort Worth
817.334.7203

Chambers USA Guide 2025 announcement

June 5, 2025
Spotlight

Chambers and Partners Releases 2025 USA Guide Featuring 79 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 28 Ranked Departments

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 79 attorneys and 28 departments for inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 29 departments, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 9 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 12 recognized for the first time.

Dallas, Texas, Modern skyscrapers

May 29, 2025
Insights

City of Dallas Eases Parking Mandates

By Suzan Kedron & Victoria Morris

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the Dallas City Council approved sweeping changes to the minimum off-street parking requirements under the Dallas Development Code, a process that began in 2019. The City’s imposed off-street requirements were originally adopted in 1965 and have only undergone minor updates since.

Dallas Texas skyline

April 25, 2025
Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates 21 Attorneys Named Among 2025 “Best Lawyers in Dallas”

Jackson Walker congratulates the 21 attorneys recognized among D Magazine’s list of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” for 2025. For recognition in the list, Dallas attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer unmatched counsel in one of 40 categories.

Suzan Kedron

April 1, 2025
Spotlight

‘The Texas Lawbook’ Interviews Suzan Kedron in Honor of Women’s History Month

In an interview with The Texas Lawbook, Suzan Kedron discusses how being a woman lawyer has changed during her career, the meaning of Women’s History Month, and the elements that make diversity and inclusion programs effective.

November 7, 2024
Spotlight

Jackson Walker Earns 26 National and 140 Metropolitan Rankings in 2025 Edition of “Best Law Firms”

Jackson Walker proudly announces its inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law FirmsŽ by Best Lawyers. This year, Jackson Walker observed notable improvements in the national rankings, including the rise of Real Estate to Tier 1, Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, and Trusts and Estates to Tier 2, and the addition of Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) in Tier 3.

Texas Super Lawyers 2024

September 17, 2024
Attorney News

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2024

Jackson Walker proudly announces the selection of 71 attorneys to Thomson Reuters’ 2024 “Texas Super Lawyers” 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.

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.

Henry Gilmore

June 12, 2024
Mentions

‘Austin Monitor’ Quotes Henry Gilmore on Affordable Housing Project

Planning Commission members have embraced an affordable housing project in North Austin despite concerns from the church it will replace. Henry Gilmore shared insight with Austin Monitor about the housing project.

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