Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Litigation - Real Estate
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Charmaine Voorhees Becken focuses her practice on commercial and business litigation matters, representing plaintiffs and defendants in matters involving banking, employment, and other business litigation issues. Ms. Becken also has extensive experience in matters related to real estate, family law, and estate planning/probate in addition to having first and second chair trial experience representing individuals and businesses. Ms. Becken served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Ma...
Forrest Cohrs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Forrest, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Forrest is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew Cire is a commercial litigator whose practice focuses primarily on real estate and construction matters, in addition to various commercial disputes across Texas. Matthew represents a diverse group of clients across several industries, including real estate development, property management, construction, energy and design. He has successfully represented clients in matters related to breach of contract, business-related torts, employment disputes, construction defect claims and enforce...
Alexandra Pierce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Alexandra, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sara S. Brazao Ferreira is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Sara S., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Zachary Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Zachary, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matt T. Koronczok is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Matt T., who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matt T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John J. Patout Jr. (“Jay”) primarily practices construction, real estate, and development law with an emphasis on complex commercial and residential related matters. Mr. Patout works with clients during all phases of the acquisition, development, and construction and with owners, prime/general contractors, and tiered contractors at all levels. Mr. Patout has litigated a multitude of cases before both state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate level, and before arbit...
Matthew W. Blubaugh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Real Estate. Matthew W., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jordan A. Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Jordan A., who practices law in Plano, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Terry Ford II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Terry, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Terry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonathon Austin is a dedicated litigator who works tirelessly to achieve his clients’ objectives. He analyzes every possibility, offers clear feedback, and provides clients with straightforward strategies and outcomes. Jonathon focuses his practice on commercial litigation, financial services, contract and tort law, probate, and construction, where his wide-ranging civil litigation experience helps him deliver efficient, results-driven representation. Clients value his ability to simpli...
Andy’s practice focuses on advocating for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners on a variety of construction related issues including litigation, contract negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution. He also has experience in commercial real estate, both transactional and litigation, representing owners, multifamily developers and management firms in landlord/tenant disputes, lease enforcements, collections and foreclosures. In addition, Andy handles contract dr...
Joseph Austin is an associate in the Fort Worth office's Litigation section. Mr. Austin represents corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts involving complex commercial disputes and bankruptcy matters. His experience includes all stages of litigation, from pleadings through discovery, motion practice, and contested hearings. Prior to joining Kelly Hart, Mr. Austin was a litigation associate at Padfield & Stout LLP in Fort Worth, Texas, where he gained valuable experien...
Colby Binford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Colby, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colby is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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