
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
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Jackson Walker is a go-to firm for local and national investors, owners, and developers seeking comprehensive representation in the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing, financing, and operation of property.
Types of Work Handled
- Real Estate—We serve the commercial real estate industry across various asset types, including office, multifamily, retail, industrial, senior housing, single-family rentals, and student housing. Clients include corporate real estate portfolios, REITs, international corporations, commercial developers, investors, global investment firms, and commercial lenders. Our industry reach extends to education, healthcare, leisure and hospitality, energy, transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing.
- Land Use—We handle zoning, subdivision, and other development, land use, and entitlement matters. Our attorneys secure appropriate zoning and necessary approvals and have experience in economic development incentives and public-private partnerships. They are engaged in urban development, master-planned projects, smart growth, sustainable development, and new uses.
- Condemnation & Eminent Domain—We represent condemning authorities on large-scale utility projects as well as public projects for municipalities, water districts, and other governmental entities. Our team also represents landowners affected by takings through condemnation by the Texas Department of Transportation, counties, municipalities, and other condemning authorities.
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Work Highlights
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Jackson Walker represented Trammell Crow Company in the $521.8 million sale of Sail Tower in downtown Austin.
Strengths
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Jackson Walker's lawyers are very knowledgeable in the law, excellent advocates and have high integrity.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAJackson Walker’s real estate and development group distinguishes itself through a combination of deep market knowledge, practical problem-solving and exceptional responsiveness.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAGiven Jackson Walker's involvement in the real estate industry, we gain from their overall knowledge and expertise.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAThe Jackson Walker team is a true partner to our business and legal teams, as their deep knowledge of our company and industry allows them to provide practical advice on matters as they arise.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAJackson Walker have one of the strongest real estate teams in the Houston area.
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Notable Practitioners
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Kurt Nondorf
Kurt Nondorf is regularly called upon to handle complex real estate matters by developer and investor clients. I would put Kurt at the top of the charts. He has built a great bench and he can take on any kind of project out there.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAKurt has grown the practice at Jackson Walker and he has done tremendous work.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 1 
Band 1 
Kevin L Kelley
Kevin Kelley handles an array of real estate matters across the country, including transport and residential projects. He offers particular expertise on high profile developments such as corporate headquarters and campuses.
Kevin Kelley is an integral piece of our relationship with Jackson Walker.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 1 
Band 1 
Suzan Kedron
Suzan Kedron represents developers and landowners in land use and development matters, focusing in particular on due diligence, entitlements and zoning. She is a blessing to our business and our craft.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
William Dahlstrom
William Dahlstrom offers strength in handling the zoning aspects of hotel, mixed-use and office projects for his developer clients. William is just a pillar in land use. He knows everything and everyone.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Alfred M Meyerson
Alfred Meyerson's practice covers the acquisition, development and financing of a range of commercial real estate transactions. Alfred is practical and he has got the kind of personality that lends itself to getting deals done.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Pamela Madere
Austin-based Pamela Madere is a highly sought-after land use attorney, with strength representing real estate owners and developers before state and local government officials. Pamela is very thorough, diligent and very effective.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Steve Jenkins
Steve Jenkins draws on decades of experience to handle acquisitions, developments and financing matters on behalf of major institutional clients. Band 4 
Band 4 
Andrew A Ingrum
Andrew Ingrum handles real estate financing matters and offers particular strength in loan agreements and workouts. Andrew adds so much value to the entire process.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
April Vasquez Leibman
April Vasquez Leibman represents a range of clients in commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions and dispositions of real estate. April's focus on client service is unmatched among the legal advisers we use.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAApril has an excellent understanding of our business and commercial issues, which allows her to provide informed guidance on each issue.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAApril is a very experienced lawyer who is always available and provides good legal advice and business recommendations.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Vytas Petrulis
Vytas Petrulis's practice covers a broad range of commercial real estate, with a particular focus on multistate real estate portfolio transactions and mixed-use developments.
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Vytas Petrulis
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Kurt Nondorf
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Kevin L Kelley
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Andrew A Ingrum
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Alfred M Meyerson
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April Vasquez Leibman
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Steve Jenkins
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William Dahlstrom
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Pamela Madere
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Suzan Kedron
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