Commercial Property Purchase Attorney in Texas

Our Texas attorneys are involved from the moment you identify a property through the day title transfers,  and beyond if needed. Here is what we take on for our clients:

• Purchase Contract Analysis and Negotiation: We don’t just read purchase agreements; we rewrite them in your favor. Our attorneys identify every provision that shifts risk onto the buyer, negotiate more balanced representations and warranties, and make sure contingency clauses give you the exit rights you need if something goes wrong during due diligence.
• Earnest Money and Escrow Protections: In commercial transactions, earnest money amounts can be substantial. We structure escrow terms clearly and negotiate the conditions under which deposits are refundable, making sure your funds aren’t at risk if the seller fails to meet their obligations or if a legitimate due diligence issue terminates the deal.
• Title Search and Defect Resolution: We work with Texas title companies to conduct a thorough title examination,  identifying every lien, easement, encroachment, deed restriction, or ownership gap in the chain of title. Where defects exist, we develop a resolution strategy to cure them before closing or negotiate appropriate price adjustments and indemnifications when curing isn’t possible before the deadline.
• Zoning Compliance and Land Use Review: Before closing, we confirm the property is legally permitted for your intended use under current municipal or county zoning. If a variance or special use permit is needed, we advise on feasibility and timeline so you’re not discovering restrictions after the deal has closed. This review also covers any deed covenants that run with the land and could restrict future development or sale.
• Environmental and Physical Due Diligence Oversight: Commercial properties, especially industrial, retail, and older mixed-use sites,  can carry environmental liabilities that transfer with ownership. We coordinate legal oversight of Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments, review reports for findings that affect buyer risk, and advise on how environmental concerns should be addressed in the purchase agreement before you sign.
• Existing Lease and Contract Review: If the property comes with existing tenants, every active lease becomes your obligation the moment you take title. We review all tenant leases for below-market rates, problematic renewal options, tenant improvement obligations, and termination rights,  giving you a clear picture of the income and liability you’re actually acquiring. Our contract review attorney services cover all underlying agreements that transfer with the property.
• Lender and Financing Document Review: Commercial acquisition financing involves promissory notes, deeds of trust, guaranty agreements, and loan covenants that carry long-term obligations. We review every document your lender puts in front of you, explain the terms that matter, and flag provisions,  like cross-default clauses or prepayment penalties, that could create problems down the line.
• Closing Management and Document Execution: We manage the legal side of closing day,  reviewing final closing statements, confirming all conditions have been met, verifying that title insurance is properly issued, and making sure the deed and transfer documents are executed and recorded correctly. For clients with broader commercial portfolio needs, our commercial real estate attorneys handle multi-property closings with the same level of attention regardless of deal count.
• Post-Purchase Dispute Handling: If a seller misrepresented a material condition, a title defect surfaces after closing, or a dispute arises with a neighboring property owner, we step in immediately. Our real estate litigation attorney team handles post-purchase disputes across Texas,  and because we know your deal from the start, we respond faster and more effectively than outside counsel starting from scratch.