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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Vinson & Elkins’ Real Estate lawyers represent all facets of the real estate industry, on every side of the table—including banks, insurance companies, private equity firms and other financial institutions, mortgage bankers, equity participants, public and private real estate investment trusts, developers, contractors, landlords, tenants, operating and services firms, design professionals, consultants, and governmental entities—which makes us uniquely suited to guide our clients and devise strategic, creative solutions.

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Texas

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What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP is well equipped to handle sizable real estate transactions, including the purchase, sale and financing of multi-property portfolios. The practice is particularly experienced in transactions involving industrial properties and office buildings and offers recognized strength in the real estate aspects of energy and infrastructure projects. Vinson & Elkins handles domestic and international matters and is also recognized for notable expertise in eminent domain law.

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Work Highlights

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  • Vinson & Elkins represented Spear Street Capital in its purchase and acquisition financing of a loan secured on a Class AA office building in Dallas, Texas. The firm also assisted the client on its subsequent acquisition of the building at foreclosure.

Strengths

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  • Vinson & Elkins know the market really really well and have brought a lot of insight to that. They are extremely responsive and are really capable at handling anything that comes up.

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  • Vinson & Elkins has a phenomenal breadth of knowledge and strong negotiating skill set.

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  • Vinson & Elkins have been around so long and have a great reputation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Martin
    Paul Martin

    Paul Martin

    Paul Martin handles leasings, purchases and disposition of a range of asset classes as part of a broad transactional practice.

    • Paul is the best commercial leasing attorney in the USA in my opinion. He is also a great teacher and mentor.

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    • Paul Martin is absolutely fantastic from a leasing perspective.

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    • Paul is my go-to source on any unusual or unforeseen issue. His experience across all asset classes is amazing and he always has a quick solution or referral as needed.

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  • George Murphy
    George Murphy

    George Murphy

    George Murphy specializes in representing property owners in litigation arising out of contested eminent domain acquisitions.
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  • David Wall
    David Wall

    David Wall

    David Wall concentrates his practice on representing property owners in eminent domain and condemnation matters.
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  • Don Griffin
    Don Griffin

    Don Griffin

    Don Griffin is an experienced trial lawyer with particular expertise in eminent domain and condemnation disputes.
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  • Prentiss Cutshaw
    Prentiss Cutshaw

    Prentiss Cutshaw

    Dallas-based Prentiss Cutshaw assists clients with the full range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, development and leasing.

    • Prentiss is exceptionally responsive, takes direction on drafting well and quickly works to understand the business considerations of the deal.

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    • Prentiss is an excellent lawyer and a really good draftsman.

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    • Prentiss has a deep understanding of the subject matter and is personally involved in our applicable projects.

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  • Russell Oshman
    Russell Oshman

    Russell Oshman

    Russell Oshman is adept at handling real estate transactions, including financings.
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  • Courtney Hammond
    Courtney Hammond

    Courtney Hammond

    Courtney Hammond is noted for her experience on sizeable real estate acquisitions for a broad client base, including REITs and developers.

    • Courtney is super knowledgeable and responsive. She gives thoughtful advice.

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    • Courtney is solution-oriented, a problem solver and has a great attitude.

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