About Jeff Kelly

Jeff Kelly, a partner at our firm and a standout real estate lawyer in Austin, boasts a remarkable journey from CFO to legal expert, marked by his summa cum laude graduation from John Marshall School of Law. Admitted to the Texas Bar in 2004, Jeff's passion extends beyond the courtroom as a private pilot and outdoor enthusiast, enjoying travel, boating, and skiing with his family.

How Do You Transfer A House Title To Another Person?

There are many reasons why you might want to transfer a house title to another person, but there’s only one way to accomplish it: through a deed. The process of navigating property deeds and titles can be confusing, but with an experienced attorney working on your behalf, it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you [...]

By |September 14th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on How Do You Transfer A House Title To Another Person?

When Should I Hire a Foreclosure Attorney?

The foreclosure process is a lengthy one, but it’s best to hire a foreclosure attorney as soon as you can. With an attorney by your side early in the process, you’re more likely to be able to negotiate a resolution with your lender and keep your home. When to Hire a Foreclosure Attorney Your lender [...]

By |August 5th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on When Should I Hire a Foreclosure Attorney?

Common Situations When You Should Hire a Real Estate Attorney

The most common reason people use a real estate attorney is for purchasing or selling a house. Unlike some states, Texas doesn’t require real estate attorneys for these transactions, but luckily for us, there’s no shortage of situations and transactions where a lawyer is needed. Here are some times when you definitely need a real [...]

By |August 5th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Common Situations When You Should Hire a Real Estate Attorney

Do You Need A Lawyer To Transfer A Deed?

There are many circumstances in which the deed to a home or property may need to be transferred. You might think it seems straightforward enough that you can do it on your own without the help of a real estate lawyer, but with such an important document, it’s a good idea to hire a deed [...]

By |June 16th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on Do You Need A Lawyer To Transfer A Deed?

Avoid These Mistakes When Setting up Your LLC

If you’re a small business owner, the decision to set up your own LLC is a big milestone—but it’s also one that can be fraught with anxiety. So many people who own their own businesses have a passion for what they do, but grappling with the accounting and legalities isn’t exactly in their wheelhouse. Here [...]

By |June 9th, 2020|Business Law|Comments Off on Avoid These Mistakes When Setting up Your LLC

How COVID-19 Will Impact the Austin Real Estate Market?

Like realtors and mortgage brokers, real estate attorneys are getting the same question over and over again these days: what does COVID-19 mean for the real estate market? We wish we had a crystal ball and could give you the answer. Usually when we answer such questions, we base the answers on how the market [...]

By |June 2nd, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on How COVID-19 Will Impact the Austin Real Estate Market?

Builder’s Contracts and the Importance of Hiring an Attorney

There was a time when if you wanted new construction in the Austin area, you’d have to buy in a far-flung suburb. Now, everyone wants to live in the city itself, so older housing stock is being torn down and replaced with luxe new condos and houses. As more people flock to purchase custom homes [...]

By |May 26th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on Builder’s Contracts and the Importance of Hiring an Attorney

Can You Stop A Foreclosure Once It Starts?

It’s a tough time for many Americans right now. The longer our economy is in crisis, the more people will struggle paying their mortgages. As attorneys who provide foreclosure assistance, we hear the same story from so many of our clients—they work hard, make the right choices, do everything by the book, and one job [...]

By |May 19th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on Can You Stop A Foreclosure Once It Starts?

Code Next for Austin: What Will This Do to Austin Real Estate?

Zoning might be the bane of your existence if you’re a developer, but its purpose is to protect property owners. When you purchase a home, you’re not just purchasing the structure itself, you’re also buying into a neighborhood—you like the look, the feel, the density (or lack thereof), etc. If you live in or around [...]

By |May 5th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on Code Next for Austin: What Will This Do to Austin Real Estate?

Can You Receive Money for the Government Shutting Your Business Down?

A number of my esteemed colleagues have suggested the government’s actions in ordering businesses to be shut down equates to a regulatory taking.  As all of us are aware, the COVID-19 virus has caused emergency shut down of almost everything including bars, restaurants, offices, etc. - basically anything where citizens frequent.  This is obviously causing [...]

By |April 3rd, 2020|Governments, Business Law|Comments Off on Can You Receive Money for the Government Shutting Your Business Down?