Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Litigation - Real Estate
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...
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...
Jack Delaney is an associate in the Litigation Section of Kelly Hart. He represents corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts, focusing his practice on commercial disputes, breach-of-contract cases, personal injury claims, construction litigation, and real property matters. Before joining Kelly Hart, Jack practiced as a litigation associate at Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC in Dallas, where he defended and prosecuted complex commercial claims. Jack earned his J.D., cum laude...
Matt T. Koronczok is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Matt T. practices law in Fort Worth, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Matt T. Koronczok since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matt T. Koronczok is held by other lawyers.
Colby Binford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Colby practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Colby Binford since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Colby Binford is held by other lawyers.
Dallas Jagneaux Boyle focuses her practice on commercial litigation representing property owners, investors, developers, financial institutions and private lenders, landlords, and businesses in disputes involving commercial leases, loans and guaranty agreements, construction contracts, business partnership disputes, trusts and estates, fraud, and land-use restrictions in both Texas state and federal courts. Dallas supports clients from initial intake through trial and appeal. She also has exp...
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...
Terry Ford II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Terry practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Terry Ford II since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Terry Ford II is held by other lawyers.
Forrest Cohrs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Forrest practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Forrest Cohrs since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Forrest Cohrs is held by other la...
Alexandra Pierce is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Alexandra practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra Pierce since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexandra Pierce is held by other lawyers.
Zachary Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Zachary practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary Smith since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Zachary Smith is held by other lawyers.
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