Things are getting testy out there. Unfortunately, we are starting to see more litigation in the commercial real estate space* than we have in a while. I reckon that is not surprising. One area we see a lot of litigation over is boundary disputes. These can be particularly thorny for developers, where precise property lines […] The post Navigating the Fence Line appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more

The City of Austin seems to have a remarkable streak going in lawsuits brough by local neighborhood groups. It’s kind of the reverse of Cal Ripken and Joe Dimaggio. While those two had outstanding streaks of success, Austin has consistently come up on the losing end of lawsuits against neighborhood groups.  The latest was about […] The post Austin Gets Shot Down Again in District Court appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more

The City of Austin has a new sheriff in town. The City Council recently hired T.C. Broadnax as our new City Manager – tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations of our ever-growing metropolis. But this appointment comes with a twist – Broadnax was recently asked to resign from his previous position as city manager in […] The post T.C. Broadnax Takes the Reins as Austin’s City Manager appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more

Texas has always been a land of great opportunity, and commercial real estate has been a cornerstone of that growth – especially in the last 25 years. But lately, the office sector has hit a rough patch. We have talked about that a lot in this blog. And, of course, everyone in the industry is […] The post Texas Two-Step: Office Woes and Mechanic’s Lien Opportunities appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more

A while back, I wrote a blog article about some big news in the real estate world – specifically that some plaintiffs had secured a massive judgment against the National Association of Realtors and some brokerages for collusion on brokerage fees. If you recall, according to the judgment, the Court found that real estate brokers […] The post NAR Settlement Could Substantially Change Real Estate appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more

In the last few months, because of the current commercial real estate environment, I have written a few times about litigation. Things are a little dicey out there. I know I don’t have to tell you that. Well today we are going to dive in some more. And while we are already seeing a lot of disputes – much more than we did a few years ago – I reckon those numbers are going to continue to increase. The post Its Getting Contentious Out There  appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more

I’ve mentioned it before in this blog but I am not solely a commercial real estate attorney. Indeed, one of the advantages I think I have as a real estate attorney is that I am also a commercial real estate investor. With my business partner Scott Studzinski, we have formed Moontower Capital, with which we […] The post The Demand for Data – and What it Means for Real Estate appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more

• Under premises liability law in Texas, there are there levels of duty of care owed to individuals on a property.• Most folks on a commercial real estate property are going to be invitees, owed the highest level of care.• As a result, it is important for commercial real estate owners to take proactive steps […] The post STOP RIGHT THERE! PLEASE DON’T TRIP! appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more

The TC Energy Center – an office tower – in Houston is in default of its debt. With vacancy rates and interest rates both up, the Texas office market is facing some very difficult times. Owners and developers will have to get creative to seize upon the opportunity that this downturn may present. I live […] The post Lost in Transition: Navigating the Changing Landscape of the Texas Office Market appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more

As a commercial real estate attorney and investor in the heart of Austin, I’ve witnessed firsthand the city’s explosive growth. Glass towers sprout like wildflowers, cranes paint the skyline in intricate ballets, and “Keep Austin Weird” bumper stickers cling stubbornly to Tesla doors. This dynamic progress, however, often clashes with the city’s equally strong desire […] The post Preserving the Past, Paving the Future appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Bukowski Law Firm | Austin, TX ..read more