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Real Estate & Land Use Law
Practice Discipline • Real Estate Transactions Closed: $950M+

Real Estate & Land Use Law

Comprehensive counsel for commercial real estate developments, title disputes, municipal zoning, and lease negotiations.

Practice Focus

Elite Representation in Real Estate & Land Use Law

Austin and Central Texas represent one of the nation's most active real estate markets. Elena Vasquez and our real estate team guide institutional developers, private investors, and property owners through every stage of acquisition, financing, environmental compliance, and municipal zoning. When land conflicts arise, our litigation bench defends your title and property rights.

Featured Case VictoryVerified Outcome

100% Zoning Approval Secured

Downtown Austin Mixed-Use Development Approval

Overcame contentious neighborhood municipal challenges to secure high-density mixed-use entitlement for a 38-story residential tower.

Real Estate & Land Use Law

Group Benchmark

$950M+

Real Estate Transactions Closed through our Austin legal team.

Statewide Texas Representation
Core Capabilities

Sub-Disciplines & Areas of Focus

Explore the specialized services provided by our real estate & land use law trial and advisory group.

Commercial Acquisitions & Dispositions

Purchase and sale agreements, title insurance analysis, survey scrutiny, and closing escrow execution.

Zoning, Land Use & Municipal Permitting

Navigating city council approvals, variance hearings, subdivision plats, and utility district agreements.

Commercial Leasing & Tenant Negotiations

Drafting and negotiating retail, industrial, medical, and office triple-net (NNN) leases.

Boundary, Easement & Title Litigation

Defending quiet title actions, adverse possession claims, access easements, and construction lien removals.

Practice Leadership

Attorneys Leading Our Real Estate & Land Use Law Group

Meet the seasoned partners who personally handle initial evaluations, strategy sessions, and courtroom advocacy for this group.

Elena Vasquez
26 Years Practice

Of Counsel

Elena Vasquez

Senior authority on Central Texas commercial land acquisition, municipal entitlements, and multi-generational family estate structuring.

J.D., University of Texas School of Law
Real Estate & Land Use LawEstate Planning & Wealth Preservation
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Real Estate & Land Use Law

Objective guidance on key statutes, realistic timelines, and fee considerations.

Why is a commercial title review so crucial before closing?

Standard title insurance policies frequently contain standard exceptions for survey defects, environmental restrictions, or access easements that can ruin development potential if not renegotiated.

How do you resolve mechanic's lien disputes on Texas properties?

Texas Property Code has strict statutory deadlines and notice requirements for contractors. We frequently have invalid liens removed through summary court proceedings.

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