Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Real Estate Law

David Shepherd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. David, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam J. Weaver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Adam J., 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 Adam J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward “Teddy” Boschini is an associate in the Real Estate section of the firm. Mr. Boschini earned his J.D., cum laude , from SMU Dedman School of Law in 2019 and graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.S. in Political Science. While in law school, Mr. Boschini served as a congressional intern for the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C, and was a corporate council extern at CEC Entertainment, Inc. in Irving, Texas.

Melia Hopkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Melia, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Callie Anne White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Callie Anne, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Callie Anne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trent Appleby focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions representing a wide range of clients, including developers, investors, and lending institutions. He has extensive experience with high-rise, multi-family projects, condominiums, and other commercial developments such as large-scale, mixed-use land developments. Trent has particular experience representing private equity firms and real estate investments trusts in the acquisition, disposition, development,...

Shane Waddell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Shane, 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 Shane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hicham Chiali is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Hicham, 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 Hicham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kris Kearney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kris, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward Michel joined our team of attorneys shortly after graduating from law school, although he previously spent some significant time with the firm under the summer associate program. His current practice primarily focuses on acquisitions, dispositions, and development across all asset types in the commercial real estate industry including multifamily, build to rent (BTR) communities, industrial, office, retail and general corporate entity matters. During his time at South Texas College of ...

Ahmed Ishwait is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ahmed, 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 Ahmed is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph R. Crawford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Joseph R., 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 Joseph R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Worth Beard joined Wilson Cribbs + Goren’s Real Estate Transaction Team after completing his law degree in just two and a half years. His primary role is to assist with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development matters across all asset types. Having grown up surrounded by the real estate business, Worth chose to attend law school at the University of Houston Law Center with his eye towards practicing real estate law and inevitably jumped into the field by clerking with severa...

Mitchell W. Moore, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Mitchell W., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mitchell W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley Winters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ashley, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kaitlin Paule is an associate in the firm’s Real Estate & Finance practice group, with a focus on financing transactions. She represents lenders and borrowers in a variety of financing arrangements, including interim, permanent, and construction loans. Ms. Paule has experience with loans secured by real property, including industrial, office, retail, and other commercial properties, as well as loans secured by various types of other assets. In addition to her finance work, Ms. Paule...