Area of Practice

Real Estate & Land Use

FBFK Law advises developers, investors, property owners, and businesses on complex commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and land use matters. Our attorneys combine legal experience with practical business insight to help clients structure transactions, secure approvals, and move projects forward efficiently.

Our Approach

Land use and entitlement matters require careful navigation of local and state regulatory frameworks. Development projects frequently depend on zoning approvals, permits, special districts, and other governmental authorizations that can significantly affect project timelines and feasibility.

Our attorneys help clients navigate these processes by coordinating with governmental agencies, evaluating regulatory requirements, and developing strategies to secure the approvals necessary for successful development.

Who We Serve

We represent developers, property owners, investors, and businesses pursuing planned communities, mixed-use developments, condominium projects, and other real estate initiatives requiring governmental approvals and regulatory coordination.

We Advise Clients On

  • Zoning
  • Annexation and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Matters
  • Economic Development Agreements
  • Planned Communities, Mixed-Use, and Condominiums
  • Special District Formation and Bond Issuance

Our Approach

Commercial real estate transactions and leasing arrangements often involve complex negotiations, layered financing structures, and competing operational priorities. Our attorneys work closely with clients to structure transactions that protect long-term investment value while supporting business objectives.

We guide clients through acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and commercial leasing arrangements with a focus on efficiency, risk management, and practical solutions that align with real-world business considerations.

Who We Serve

We represent developers, property owners, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, and businesses involved in commercial real estate transactions across a wide range of industries.

We Advise Clients On

  • Acquisition and Disposition of Improved and Unimproved Real Estate
  • Leasing - Office, Retail, and Industrial
  • Financing
  • Construction and Development
  • Public Improvement Districts
  • Pre-Annexation Development Agreements
  • Permitting Issues

Our Attorneys

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FBFK Law attorneys Richard L. Spencer and Charles "Danny" Brooks published the State Bar of Texas Real Estate Law Resource, including the latest Indices of Articles and Forms for the Advanced Real Estate Law Course and Advanced Real Estate Drafting Course.
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FBFK Law Named to the 2026 Houston Business Journal’s Top Real Estate Law Firms
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