Real Estate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Houston.
John S. Moody, Jr.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
John S. Moody, Jr., is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has extensive experience in real estate development, leasing, acquisitions, sales and financing. He represents developers, owners, families, financial institutions, investors, retailers and private equity funds in acquisitions, sales, development, leasing, financing and construction of all types of real estate.
Overview
- English
- University of Houston, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1999
- University of Houston, Master of Business Administration (MBA), graduated 1999
- Vanderbilt University, BA - United States History, graduated 1995
- Texas, 1999
- American Bar Association - Business Law Section, Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section - Member
- Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Section, Law Practice Management Section - Member
- International Council of Shopping Centers - Member
- Texas Bar Association - Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Business Law Section - Member
- English
- Texas, 1999
- American Bar Association - Business Law Section, Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section - Member
- Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Section, Law Practice Management Section - Member
- International Council of Shopping Centers - Member
- Texas Bar Association - Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Business Law Section - Member
- University of Houston, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1999
- University of Houston, Master of Business Administration (MBA), graduated 1999
- Vanderbilt University, BA - United States History, graduated 1995
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Real Estate Law, Houston (2026)
- Real Estate Law, Houston (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America, 2018-2026
Best Lawyers, Houston, TX, Lawyer of the Year for Real Estate, 2022, 2026
Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025
Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers, 2024-2025
- Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2013-2025
Top 100 Houston Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2014-2017, 2021-2022
Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2017
- Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2004-2006, 2008-2009, 2012
News & Media
Additional Information
- Certifications
- Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Nonprofit Work
- Board of Directors, DePelchin Children’s Center, 2006-2012, 2014-2019
- Human Resources Committee, DePelchin Children’s Center, 2014-2018; Vice Chair, 2016; Chair, 2017
- Finance Committee, DePelchin Children’s Center, 2009- 2012; Chair, 2012, 2018-2019
- Board of Directors, Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Section, 2011-2013
- Board of Directors, Crisis Intervention of Houston, 2004-2010; Board President 2007-2009
- YMCA Youth Basketball Coach 2013-2017
- Soccer Coach, West University Rec League 2008-2011
- Publications & Presentations
- Moderator, Destination Making – Reimagining Space, Experiential Retail & Creating Destinations, Bisnow Webinar, February 11, 2021
- Moderator, Industrial Deep Dive, Bisnow Webinar, December 1, 2020
- Moderator, The Future of Office, Bisnow Webinar, October 29, 2020
- Moderator, Houston Industrial Update, Bisnow Webinar, June 23, 2020
- Speaker, Houston Retail Outlook, Bisnow Webinar, June 2, 2020
- Moderator, Future of Montgomery County, Bisnow Webinar, September 5, 2019
- Moderator, State of the Office Market – Houston, Bisnow Webinar, August 28, 2019
- Speaker, Industrial Forecast Luncheon, August 21, 2019
- Moderator, Industrial Investment Finance and Development in Houston, Bisnow Webinar, January 29, 2019
- Speaker and Author, Unique Aspects of Retail Leasing, Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Section, May 2014
- Speaker and Co-Author, Shopping Center, Retail, and Similar Leases, Real Estate Documents, Workouts and Closings Conference, Dallas, April 7-8, 2005, and University of Houston Law Foundation, April 14-15, 2005
- Speaker and Author, Mixed Use Subdivision Development: From Start to Finish, Real Estate Development Conference, January 2005
- “Key Issues in Office Leasing” Speaker and Author, Houston Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section
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