Real Estate

At Jackson Walker, our real estate clients see us as more than just lawyers. We are their business counselors, transactional advisors, risk managers, and growth strategists, as well as their guides through the legal landscape between their aspirations and their accomplishments.

Our experience extends across all asset types, in both regional and national markets. We work with a variety of clients on both sides of the negotiating table and through business cycles, from growth to decline. Such exposure allows us to see all aspects of the transaction and the market to anticipate issues and determine the best course to meet our clients’ goals.

In today’s business climate, deals can be won or lost in a matter of days–even hours–making prompt response time critical. Streamlined processes contribute greatly to the cost-effective services we are able to provide our real estate clients. It is this combination of experience, promptness, and precise processes that makes Jackson Walker’s real estate attorneys a premier group.

We recognize that every transaction is unique, and we find creative responses to the issues our clients face. We manage complex and multi-disciplinary transactions involving numerous players and guide them to a timely and successful close. True to our partnering philosophy, what matters to us is the satisfaction of our clients…not the size of the deal.

Erik M. Allison

Erik M. Allison

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5824

Jim Alsup

Jim Alsup

Partner, Austin
512.236.2010

Karl Baker

Karl Baker

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7753

Treeman Baker

Treeman Baker

Associate, Austin
512.236.2290

Andrew L. Baumgardner

Andrew L. Baumgardner

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7748

Christopher B. Bradford

Christopher B. Bradford

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2320

Todd B. Brewer

Todd B. Brewer

Partner, Houston
713.752.4566

Meredith Brewster

Meredith Brewster

Associate, Dallas
214.953.6050

Caroline Capili

Caroline Capili

Associate, Houston
713.752.4492

Bart J. Cicuto

Bart J. Cicuto

Partner, Austin
512.236.2283

S. Priya Coffey

S. Priya Coffey

Partner, Houston
713.752.4337

Elizabeth Cone

Elizabeth Cone

Associate, Houston
713.752.4343

Jarrod Cone

Jarrod Cone

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7209

Anabelle Copeland

Anabelle Copeland

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5650

Drew Darby

Drew Darby

Of Counsel, Austin
512.236.2092

Myron D. Dornic

Myron D. Dornic

Senior Counsel, Dallas
214.953.5946

Lenora DuBose

Lenora DuBose

Partner, Austin
512.236.2079

Tiana DeLeo Dunn

Tiana DeLeo Dunn

Senior Counsel, Houston
713.752.4283

Brett M. Epstein

Brett M. Epstein

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7239

Henry Gilmore

Henry Gilmore

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2342

Brian S. Harris

Brian S. Harris

Partner, Houston
713.752.4285

Robin Boyles Hennegan

Robin Boyles Hennegan

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2255

Joel W. Heydenburk

Joel W. Heydenburk

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7205

Gara R. Hill

Gara R. Hill

Of Counsel, Fort Worth
817.334.7252

Abigail E. Hogan

Abigail E. Hogan

Associate, Houston
713.752.4318

Spence M. Howden

Spence M. Howden

Associate, Austin
512.236.2078

Lauren Hunsaker

Lauren Hunsaker

Associate, Houston
713.752.4425

Andrew Ingrum

Andrew Ingrum

Partner, Dallas
214.953.6085

Lewis S. Kasner

Lewis S. Kasner

Partner, Houston
713.752.4322

Mahira Khan

Mahira Khan

Associate, Houston
713.752.4250

John David Kirby

John David Kirby

Associate, Fort Worth
817.334.7228

Michael K. Kuhn

Michael K. Kuhn

Partner, Houston
713.752.4309

Taylor A. Lamb

Taylor A. Lamb

Senior Counsel, Houston
713.752.4396

Kendahl Won Lee

Kendahl Won Lee

Associate, Houston
713.752.4399

Allie LeVan

Allie LeVan

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5960

Katherine Loayza

Katherine Loayza

Land Use Consultant, Austin
512.236.2259

Maggie Lu

Maggie Lu

Associate, Houston
713.752.4417

Pamela Madere

Pamela Madere

Partner, Austin
512.236.2048

Travis W. McNellie

Travis W. McNellie

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7264

Shams S. Merchant

Shams S. Merchant

Associate, Fort Worth
210.978.7296

Justin Meyer

Justin Meyer

Senior Counsel, San Antonio
210.978.7769

James Miers

James Miers

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5957

James M. Nias

James M. Nias

Partner, Austin
512.236.2350

Kurt D. Nondorf

Kurt D. Nondorf

Partner, Houston
713.752.4402

Kati Orso

Kati Orso

Partner, Austin
512.236.2236

Miguel A. Ortiz

Miguel A. Ortiz

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5858

David W. Parker

David W. Parker

Partner, Houston
713.752.4410

Kristen Peña

Kristen Peña

Associate, Austin
512.236.2201

Beth Jenkins Pflomm

Beth Jenkins Pflomm

Senior Counsel, Dallas
214.953.6065

Sierra R. Quinonez

Sierra R. Quinonez

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7216

Brett A. Reamer

Brett A. Reamer

Associate, Austin
512.236.2360

Joseph P. Regan

Joseph P. Regan

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7271

David M. Robins

David M. Robins

Partner, Houston
713.752.4304

Cassie Ross

Cassie Ross

Partner, Austin
512.236.2260

Leah Smith Sanchez

Leah Smith Sanchez

Associate, San Antonio
210.978.7724

Patrick T. Sharkey

Patrick T. Sharkey

Retired Partner, Houston
214.953.6000

Sang M. Shin

Sang M. Shin

Partner, Houston
713.752.4408

John Stevenson III

John Stevenson III

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2088

Yenmi Tang

Yenmi Tang

Associate, Houston
713.752.4333

Sara C. Thornton

Sara C. Thornton

Associate, Fort Worth
817.334.7272

Stefanie Toppel

Stefanie Toppel

Senior Counsel, Fort Worth
817.334.7254

Amanda L. Van Deusen

Amanda L. Van Deusen

Professional Landman & Title Analyst, Houston
713.752.4315

Michael J. Vecchio

Michael J. Vecchio

Associate, Fort Worth
817.334.7275

Ginger M. Webber

Ginger M. Webber

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7244

Courtney J. White

Courtney J. White

Research Attorney, Dallas
214.953.5759

Abby Wilkinson

Abby Wilkinson

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5782

Lorin Williams Combs

Lorin Williams Combs

Senior Counsel, Austin
214.953.6190

Michael W. Wood

Michael W. Wood

Partner, Houston
713.752.4549

Kate L. Young

Kate L. Young

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2316

David J.B. Zolno

David J.B. Zolno

Associate, Austin
512.236.2054

Beyond the Basics

Our Real Estate attorneys excel at the fundamentals of the business — assisting clients with buying, selling, developing, and operating properties. But we’re not satisfied with covering the usual bases. Our attorneys represent clients and handle matters in all the areas listed on the navigation links on the right side of this page.

Our real estate practice extends from coast to coast. We’ve represented clients and conducted real estate, land use, and financial transactions in 46 states, plus Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and more.

2024 Best Law Firms announcement

November 2, 2023
Spotlight

Jackson Walker Earns 25 National and 134 Metro Rankings in 2024 Edition of “Best Law Firms”

Jackson Walker proudly announces the firm’s inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers. This year, Jackson Walker observed notable improvements in the national rankings, including the rise of Appellate Practice to Tier 1, Banking and Finance Law and Litigation – Labor and Employment to Tier 2, and the addition of Energy Law and Environmental Law in Tier 3.

October 16, 2023
Attorney News

Jackson Walker Welcomes 2023 New Fall Associates

This year, the firm proudly welcomes 19 new associates to expand our Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery, Corporate & Securities, Finance & Banking, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, Trial & Appellate Litigation, and Trusts & Estates practices.

Shams Merchant

October 12, 2023
Speaking Engagements

Shams Merchant to Moderate Panel Discussion on the Current State of Retail and Experiential Retail Developments

Jackson Walker attorney Shams S. Merchant will serve as the moderator during a panel discussion on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Dallas-Fort Worth Experiential Retail & Mixed-Use event.

September 20, 2023
Attorney News

Tim Taylor Named to Austin Business Journal’s “2023 Power Players” List

Tim Taylor was named among the 110 Austin-area “Power Players” by the Austin Business Journal.

September 19, 2023
Attorney News

Super Lawyers Names 7 Jackson Walker Attorneys to Texas Top Lists

Jackson Walker proudly announces Matt Dow, Scott Fiddler, Julia Mann, Alfie Meyerson, Kurt Nondorf, Sarah Patel Pacheco, and Bruce Ruzinsky’s selection to the Texas Top Lists for 2023 by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers.

Flags flying at the Texas Capitol

September 19, 2023
Attorney News

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.

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