Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Real Estate Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Consistently recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America, Sanford L. Dow, a third-generation Houston attorney, has, during his 32 year legal career, represented a diversity of individuals from all walks of life and businesses of all sizes. He has successfully represented prominent national religious leaders, a former United States Congressman, professional athletes, members of a Middle East Royal Family, an international fashion model, New York Stock Exchange companies, a restaurant franchise with over 400 worldwide locations, and a multitude of start-up and mid-size companies.
Overview
- Columbia University, M.A., graduated 1989
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1993
- George Washington University, BA (with Special Honors in Political Science), graduated 1988
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- SMU Law Review - Leading Articles Editor (1992-1993)
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- SMU Law Review - Leading Articles Editor (1992-1993)
- Columbia University, M.A., graduated 1989
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1993
- George Washington University, BA (with Special Honors in Political Science), graduated 1988
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Real Estate, Houston (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
"Top 100" Houston lawyers across all practice areas - Texas Super Lawyers (2024)
Board Certified: Civil Trial Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2014)
- Board Certified: Residential Real Estate Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2017).
- Board Certified: Commercial Real Estate Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2009)
- "AV" Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (highest rating for Legal Ability and General Ethical Standards)
- Texas Real Estate Salesman's License (2008)
- Named in November 2004 H Texas Magazine as one of its "Lawyers on the Fast Track" (Top Houston Lawyers Under 40).
- Licensed to practice before the U.S. District Courts (Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
- https://www.tbls.org/Profile/Attorney.aspx?mid=787392Board Certified: Civil Trial Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2014)
- Named by H Texas Magazine as one of the "Top Lawyers in Houston" (Business Litigation) for the years 2004-2010, 2013-2017.
- Named by Texas Monthly as a "Texas Super Lawyer" in the practice area of Business Litigation for the years 2003-2025 (every year since inception)
News & Media
Additional Information
Case History
Cases
- Fazio vs. Cypress/GR Houston I, LP, 2012 WL 352482 (Tex. App. -- Houston [1st Dist.] 2012).
Obtained a $4,600,000 unanimous jury verdict on behalf of real estate investors who were defrauded in connection with the purchase of a big box retail building from a Dallas-based real estate development and acquisition firm. The jury unanimously awarded punitive damages based on the defendant's fraud (the case was subsequently reversed).
- Sanchez vs. Southampton Civic Club, Inc., 367 S.W.2d 429 (Tex. App. -- Houston [14th Dist.] 2012, no pet.).
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of neighborhood civic association near Rice University enforcing restrictive covenants against homeowner's violation of such restrictions.
Transactions
- Purchase of Office Building
Represented medical limited partnership in connection with multi-million dollar acquisition of commercial office building in Houston.
- Representation of Restaurant Chain
Represented chain of upscale hamburger restaurants in Houston, Texas market including corporate formation, real property and equipment leasing, employment issues, and other related issues.
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