Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
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Provided by Locke Lord LLP
With well-established offices in Houston, Dallas and Austin, the Texas team of Locke Lord Real Estate lawyers provide sophisticated legal services to clients throughout the world for the acquisition, development, permitting, construction, financing, leasing, management/operation and disposition of real estate. Our clients include corporations, major financial institutions, real estate developers, private equity, pension and other investment funds, individual investors, family offices, REITs, public agencies, educational institutions, insurance companies, health care systems, nonprofit organizations, homebuilders and contractors.
Recognized as leaders in the Texas real estate market since the firm was founded over 100 years ago, our team has 60 attorneys in the state with specialized practices in hospitality, lending, affordable housing and energy. We also have expertise in affordable housing & community development, data centers, real estate lending, real estate transactions & finance, and transportation.
Chambers Review
Locke Lord LLP has a highly respected real estate team that is noted for its consistent performance in matters such as financing, acquisition and development. The firm has particular experience in connection with affordable housing projects, while also offering strength in matters pertaining to the office, energy and hospitality sectors. They are able to handle matters throughout the state and nationally, aided by an extensive network of offices.
Work Highlights
- Locke Lord LLP assisted the Austin Geriatric Center (AGC) with the final round of financing for an independent senior living complex for low income senior citizens.
Notable Practitioners
Brad Hawley primarily focuses his practice on the representation of financial institutions and corporate clients in complex real estate financing transactions.
"He is a superior talent."
Cynthia Bast heads the firm's affordable housing group and is regularly sought out by developer clients for her expertise in the workforce housing sector.
"Cynthia is an expert in affordable housing."
Stephen Jacobs' real estate practice encompasses joint ventures, asset diversification and investment as part of a wider transactional practice.
"Stephen is a very reasonable person to negotiate with and is a practical lawyer."
Tai Tran primarily focuses his practice on the handling of complex real estate transactions for an array of institutional lenders. His expertise includes acquisitions and dispositions, loan agreements and development matters.
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