BERNSTEIN AND HALL
Trusted Real Estate Counselors
PRACTICE AREAS
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
We represent all types of parties (e.g. buyers, sellers, developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, general contractors) in connection with every kind of commercial real estate transaction. Our work in this area includes:
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Property acquisition or sale
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Leasing
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Financing transactions
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Development
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Land use
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Affordable housing
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Construction agreements
CORPORATE
Our corporate practice complements our real estate practice, but also operates independently. Our work in this area includes:
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Entity selection, formation and governance
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Operating Agreements
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Business mergers and acquisitions
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Asset purchases
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Employment agreements
LITIGATION
Michael brings his experience at litigation boutique Scott, Douglass & McConnico to help serve our clients at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. Our litigation experience includes:
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Real-estate related disputes
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Construction defects
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General commercial and civil disputes
MICHAEL BERNSTEIN
ATTORNEYS
Michael represents clients ranging from individuals to large companies in real estate, corporate, and litigation matters. With a combination of litigation and direct real estate development experience, Michael brings a unique perspective that benefits his clients.
Representative Matters and
Real Estate Development Experience
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Nearly five years in a leadership role working on all aspects of development projects totaling approximately $250 million in value, including land acquisition, entitlements, debt and equity capitalization, construction, and property sales.
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Representation of large commercial lender in connection with a Public Facility Corporation transaction.
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Counsel to local real estate developer regarding various structuring issues.
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Negotiated seven figure settlement on behalf of a developer in connection with a construction defect lawsuit.
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Prior Firm: Scott, Douglass & McConnico
Education
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University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with Highest Honors
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Law Review
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Chancellor-at-Large
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Order of the Coif
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University of Texas, B.B.A. Finance, with Honors
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Vice President, Undergraduate Real Estate Society
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RICHARD HALL
Richard brings his experience in engineering, technology, corporate management, and real estate development to provide strategic legal guidance for clients navigating complex real estate transactions. With a deep understanding of the development process from both a business and legal perspective, he helps clients structure deals, mitigate risks, and overcome regulatory hurdles. Whether working with developers, investors, or business owners, Richard delivers practical, results-driven counsel to turn real estate visions into reality.
Representative Matters and
Real Estate Development Experience
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Expert in City of Austin zoning and entitlements, including managing six zoning cases and five site plans and subdivisions
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Led contract negotiations, fundraising, and diligence efforts for five property acquisitions with collective pre-construction development budgets exceeding $50M
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Leadership experience with most aspects of the development life cycle, including site selection, land acquisition, project underwriting, contract negotiations, debt & equity fundraising, closings, and project design and development
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Five years of intellectual property work with Fulbright & Jaworski and two other firms related to technology in the oilfield, semiconductor, and telecom industries.
Education
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University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with Honors
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Rice University, B.S. Electrical Engineering
Education
CONTACT
US
michael@bernsteinandhall.com
dick@bernsteinandhall.com
Phone: 832-217-5662
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