Main Practice Contacts

Matthew R. Schindel
+1 214.651.5368


Walter Schleimer
+1 212.659.4998


In the News

Ann Saegert of Haynes and Boone Moves into Presidency of American College of Real Estate Lawyers

DALLAS – Partner Ann Saegert has assumed the top elected post of the prestigious American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), the almost 1,000-fellow, invitation-only organization of the nation’s top commercial real estate practitioners. >>

Robert J. Gorzelany Joins Haynes and Boone’s New York Office

NEW YORKRobert J. Gorzelany has joined the New York office of Haynes and Boone, LLP as of counsel in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. >>

Bruce Merwin in Law360: New Green Building Efforts Harbor Litigation Risks - Attys

The growing demand for sustainable buildings has set the stage for a wave of legal disputes as developers work to adhere to complex green standards while relying on construction contracts that have yet to catch up with the times, attorneys say. >>

Haynes and Boone Veteran San Antonio Leader Moves to USAA Real Estate Company

SAN ANTONIO –  Partner Steven A. Waters – San Antonio civic leader, 36-year veteran of Haynes and Boone, LLP, and current head of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group – has accepted a position as general counsel and chief legal officer for USAA Real Estate Company effective Oct. 16. >>

Haynes and Boone Expands its Corporate and Capital Markets Practices in New York Office

NEW YORK – The New York office of Haynes and Boone, LLP has added two partners, George Wang and Nir Yarden, as part of its strategic expansion of its corporate and capital markets practices. The combined practices of Mr. Wang and Mr. Yarden are focused on servicing the corporate and financing needs of private equity and hedge funds, prime brokers and other institutional capital market clients. >>

Haynes and Boone Highly Recognized By Chambers USA

DALLAS – Fifty Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers have been recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2011 in its annual law firm rankings. >>



Recent Publications

Lodging Hospitality Guest Column: Insuring Against Risks with Sustainable Hotels

Green building has grown exponentially in the past few years. As of March, 91 lodging properties had achieved the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification. >>




We Know How to Lead

  • Three partners selected for membership in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (Membership is by invitation only.)
  • Member of the Council of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • 4 years as editor of the Newsletter of the Real Estate Finance Committee of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • 6 years as Chair of the Hotels, Resorts and Tourism Committee of the ABA Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • Past-Chair, State Bar of Texas Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • Past-Chair, State Bar of Texas Business Law Section
  • Past Chair, Commercial Financial Services Committee, State Bar of Texas Business Law Section
  • President, Real Estate Council of San Antonio
  • Executive Committee and Board Memberships: Austin, Dallas and San Antonio Real Estate Councils
  • Past Chair, Travis County Bar Association Real Estate Law Section

Real Estate

Haynes and Boone’s Real Estate practice is one of the largest and most experienced in the nation. Our more than 50 attorneys have extraordinary experience representing clients engaged in every facet of buying, selling, developing, operating, leasing, capitalizing and financing real estate for operators, investors and users for both U.S. clients as well as foreign clients.

We Are Part of Your Team

Real Estate issues often call for fast action, and we pride ourselves on our responsiveness. As part of a firm with more than 525 attorneys in ten U.S. offices and in Mexico City and Moscow, with a culture that allows all of the firm’s resources, wherever located, to flow freely to our clients’ needs, wherever they are, our Real Estate attorneys regularly - and seamlessly - call on our colleagues in the environmental, tax, securities, ERISA or international law areas. And if we need help from our bankruptcy or litigation colleagues, they’re at the ready, too.

Client Service Innovation, Cutting Edge Work and Extraordinary Responsiveness

Our Real Estate practice attorneys represent REITS, pension funds and pension fund advisers, domestic and foreign private funds, portfolio managers and other institutional investors and developers, and are also involved with traditional project, mezzanine and corporate finance and co-investment partnerships and structures. We assist many major corporations with their real estate portfolios, including corporate headquarters and retail facilities, as well as sale leaseback and other structured lease transactions. We also assist many non-U.S. clients on U.S. inbound investments in and acquisition of U.S. real estate.

When the stakes are high, clients have come to depend on our depth and experience, and the responsiveness of our "can do" attitude, when their biggest deals are on the line. Our firm culture allows us to look at things solely from the client’s perspective, and match our resources to the client’s needs, without worrying about anyone’s "turf."

Many of our Real Estate practice group attorneys regularly author authoritative articles on real estate topics and present them to other lawyers at CLE programs around the country. In addition to giving to the profession, this keeps us on the leading edge of important issues that affect our clients. We also stay current on business issues affecting our clients by heavily participating in industry and trade organizations, including local Real Estate Councils, the Urban Land Institute, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts and the International Council of Shopping Centers.