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.

Coronavirus & Estate Planning: Do You Have Your Affairs in Order?

Whether you’re ready or not, the coronavirus is here. While you’re busy stockpiling the food and supplies you’ll need to weather the crisis, it’s also important to think about worst case scenarios. We tell ourselves that the purpose of social distancing and staying at home is to protect vulnerable populations, but the truth is that [...]

By |March 25th, 2020|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Coronavirus & Estate Planning: Do You Have Your Affairs in Order?

How Can You Save Your House From Foreclosure?

There is an unfortunate stigma about foreclosure, but the truth is that foreclosure often occurs not due to poor financial management, but because of life circumstances homeowners have no control over. No matter the reason why you’re facing foreclosure, there are some steps you can take to help you stay in your home. Here’s [...]

By |March 9th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on How Can You Save Your House From Foreclosure?

How To Resolve Land Disputes

When it comes to property disputes, we don’t want your business. That may sound like a bold statement, but it’s true: if you have a property line dispute with a neighbor, nothing would make us happier than for you to resolve the matter together without involving an attorney. When you don’t get along with [...]

By |February 27th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on How To Resolve Land Disputes

How To Deal With Neighbors Encroaching On Your Property

When we move into a new home, we envision ourselves having weekend barbecues with our neighbors, knocking on their door when we need a cup of sugar, and having someone to collect our mail and feed our goldfish when we’re on vacation. This idyllic vision can sometimes give way to a reality that’s much [...]

By |February 20th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How To Deal With Neighbors Encroaching On Your Property

Why Do I Need A Lawyer To Sell My House?

The state of Texas does not require its residents to use a real estate attorney for the purchase or sale of a home. Does that mean you don’t need a real estate lawyer? Well, technically, you can go without one, but there are many situations in which it’s in your best interest to work [...]

By |February 13th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on Why Do I Need A Lawyer To Sell My House?

How To Resolve Conflicts With Your Neighbors

They say that good fences make good neighbors, but sometimes there aren’t enough fences in this world to make living next to some people tolerable. Loud backyard parties every weekend throughout the summer, dogs that seem to never stop barking, broken down cars in the driveway—there are many reasons big and small that your neighbors [...]

By |February 6th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on How To Resolve Conflicts With Your Neighbors

Do Sellers Need to Hire a Real Estate Attorney?

Real estate negotiations can be tough. While real estate agents are often quite knowledgeable about property law and how it relates to the home buying process, sometimes issues escalate quickly and legal advice is needed. When this occurs, a skilled real estate lawyer is essential. Do Sellers Need to Hire a Real Estate Attorney [...]

By |February 3rd, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on Do Sellers Need to Hire a Real Estate Attorney?

How Do Real Estate Attorneys Assist Buyers?

If you’re buying a home, the expenses involved start adding up quickly. There’s the hundreds of thousands of dollars you’re using to buy the property, of course, but then there’s also inspection fees, interest, broker fees––the last thing you want to do is add anything else to that growing list of expenses, but it’s [...]

By |January 30th, 2020|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on How Do Real Estate Attorneys Assist Buyers?

How to Choose a Real Estate Attorney

Are you planning to buy or sell a home or other property? If so, you will need to find a real estate lawyer to handle various tasks throughout the process. It’s best to find someone as early in the house hunting phase or sale preparations as possible, especially if you’re going to be working [...]

By |December 1st, 2019|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on How to Choose a Real Estate Attorney

Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Sell My House?

Do you need to sell your home? If so, you’ll need a real estate lawyer, otherwise known as a land lawyer, to help you along the way. Each individual situation is different and may require more or less legal involvement than other cases. Are you wondering why you need a lawyer to sell a [...]

By |December 1st, 2019|Real Estate Law|Comments Off on Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Sell My House?