Attorneys
Kelly Legal Group
Kelly Legal Group, PLLC is an Austin, Texas firm that handles real estate law for buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, investors and commercial clients across Austin and Travis County. Its stated pitch is direct access to an experienced attorney rather than a junior associate, and transactional and litigation support under one roof so a client does not change firms when a deal becomes a dispute.
Transactional work covers closings and title review, contract review and negotiation including modifications to TREC forms, commercial leases, deed transfers and property documentation, loan modification and refinancing, and property tax appeals through the Travis County Appraisal District. Investor work covers purchase contract drafting, entity formation for holding structures, 1031 exchange coordination with a qualified intermediary, REO and distressed acquisitions, title curative and quiet title actions, and joint venture agreements.
The litigation practice handles purchase and sale disputes, residential and commercial lease conflicts, boundary and easement issues, zoning conflicts, development and construction disputes, partnership and investor disputes, contract breaches and title disputes, for residential and commercial matters alike. The firm also practices business, aviation, construction, and wills and estates law.
The firm publishes a consultation offer rather than a fee schedule and says litigation cost varies with complexity, with an estimate given at the initial consultation. The office is at 1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Building B, Suite 200, open 8:30AM to 5PM Monday through Friday; the number is 512-505-0053.
Best for
Central Texas buyers, landlords and investors who want an attorney on a contract before the option period closes, or who are already in a title, boundary or lease dispute. Not a fit outside the Austin area.
What they do
- Residential and commercial real estate closings and title review
- Purchase contract review, drafting and TREC form modification
- Commercial leasing and lease disputes
- Real estate litigation, including boundary, easement and title disputes
- Quiet title actions and title curative work
- Deed transfers and property documentation
- Austin property tax appeals through the Travis County Appraisal District
- Entity formation for real estate holding structures
- 1031 exchange legal coordination
- Eminent domain representation
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Practice areas | Purchase & sale, Entity formation, Leasing, Land use/zoning, Seller financing |
What stands out
- Site shows a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 140+ Google reviews
- Handles transactional work and litigation in the same firm, so a deal that turns into a dispute does not change counsel
- Office at 1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Building B, Suite 200, Austin, open 8:30AM to 5PM Monday through Friday
Common questions
- Does Texas require a lawyer for a real estate closing?
- No. Texas does not legally require attorney representation and title companies typically handle closings, though the firm notes the Texas Real Estate Commission recommends consulting an attorney before signing contracts. It flags commercial purchases or leases of $500K and up, title reports showing liens or encumbrances, for-sale-by-owner deals, inherited or estate property, and boundary or easement issues as situations where counsel is advised.
- What does a real estate attorney do that a title company or agent cannot?
- An attorney represents your legal interests exclusively, can modify TREC contract forms, provides legal advice and resolves disputes. A title company issues title insurance and coordinates closing logistics but does not advise you and reviews title only in a limited way. An agent negotiates the deal and has only limited ability to change contract terms.
- What does real estate litigation cost?
- The firm states that costs vary considerably with the complexity of the case and how long it takes to resolve, and that it provides a more detailed estimate at the initial consultation based on the specifics of the situation.