Purchase and Sale Agreements. Sale - Leaseback. CMBS. Leases. Commercial. Residential. Farm & Ranch. Escrow Accounts. Property Development. Entitlements. Title review. Lis Pendens. Surveys. Ad valorem taxes. Estoppels. SNDAs. Assignments. ESAs. Subleases. T-7. T-1. T-1R. Loss mitigation. HUD-1. Leasehold policies of title insurance. Title reinsurance. Title commitments. Owner policies. Lender policies. Opinions. FedWire. Easement estates. TLTA. ALTA. T-19.1 Endorsements. Extended coverages. T-51 ICSLs. Ground leases. Headquarters leases. Oral leases. ROFOs. ROFRs. Kickouts. Limited recourse. Non-recourse. Brokerage agreements. Independent Contractor Agreements. Listing Agreements. Buyer / Tenant Representation Agreements. TREC. TRELA. Prime rate. LIBOR. Letters of Credit. Irrevocable Letters of Credit. Standby Letters of Credit. Fannie. Freddie. Ginnie. Mezz loans. Series LLCs. Delaware entities. Preferrential returns. Waterfall provisions. Adverse possession. Slander of title. Trespass to try title. Quiet title. IRC 1031. IRC 1033. Qualified Intermediaries. General Warranty Deeds. Special Warranty Deeds. Deeds Without Warranty. Quitclaim Deeds. Deeds of Trust. Deeds of Trust to Secure Assumption. Deeds of Trust to Secure Performance. Vendor's liens. Loan Agreements. Assignments of Rents and Leases. Affidavits of Heirship. Forcible Entry & Detainer (eviction). Eviction appeals. Foreclosures. Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.
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Higier Allen & Lautin, PC
2711 N. Haskell Avenue, Suite 2400
Dallas, TX, 75204
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2013 | 02/28/2021 |
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1982 | 03/07/2021 |
| Legal answers | 5734 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
| Board Certified - Real Estate | Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 2020 |
| 10.0 out of 10.0; Superb | AVVO Inc. | 2020 |
| Super Lawyer | ALM | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Higier Allen & Lautin, PC | 1993 - Present |
| Shareholder | Tobolowsky, Prager & Schlinger, PC | 1982 - 1993 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| North Texas Commercial Association of REALTORS(R) | Counsel | 2010 - Present |
| Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Board certified, Commercial Real Estate | 1989 - Present |
| Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Board Certified, Residential Real Estate | 1988 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas | Member | 1982 - Present |
| Dallas Bar Association | Member | 1982 - Present |
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NTCAR | Counsel Corner | 2010 |
| Blog | Counsel Corner | 2010 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 1982 |
| Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TAR Winter Meeting, Austin Texas | Best Commercial Practices | 2016 |
| TAR Winter Meeting, Austin Texas | Commercial Leasing | 2015 |
| MCE & PIE, Waco Texas | Commercial Sales & Leasing | 2015 |
| MCE & PIE, Killeen Texas | Commercial Sales | 2015 |
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Kimberly Washington, Business Attorney on Jul 18, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Lautin is an excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services.
Walter Hnot,, Real estate Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
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Stuart is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Patrick Murphy, Real estate Attorney on Sep 30, 2015
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I've only recently began my practice of law. Most of my interaction with Mr. Lautin has been online on this website but I taken notice of his thoughtful and accurate legal advise. If you are an AVVO user and need real estate advise, I would recommend speaking to Mr. Lautin.
Stuart provides consistently accurate and helpful answers to Avvo Askers. These are qualities a client should look for when looking for a lawyer.
Herrick Sovany, Business Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
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I endorse Stuart. He is very knowledgeable in business issues and is active in the legal community. He not only helps clients, but fellow lawyers as well with his online contributions.
Luisa White, Real estate Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Harris, Real estate Attorney on Jun 19, 2015
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I endorse Stuart Lautin. He is an excellent Texas attorney as evidenced by his avvo profile.
I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Koel, Real estate Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
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Mr. Lautin is a frequent Avvo contributor and he consistently provides clear, concise, and helpful information regarding an array of legal areas, including real estate. I gladly endorse this lawyer.
Katherine Bakes, Business Attorney on May 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Honest and thorough responses on this forum.
Jordan Shaw, Business Attorney on May 2, 2015
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A very smart and knowledgeable attorney.I endorse this lawyer.
Mario Vasquez, Real estate Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer because he has repeatedly shown his vast knowledge of the law in the areas of his practice.
Peter Morgan, Business Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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Mr. Lautin is a sophisticated practitioner with good, practical solutions to business problems.
Joel Gordon, Real estate Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
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Very well versed in Texas real estate law and landord/tenant law, based upon answers given on Avvo. I would recommend clients to this attorney.
Janet Martin, Real estate Attorney on Mar 29, 2015
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Attorney Lautin has a clear understanding of issues in his field and will be an excellent resource to any client. I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Lefton, General practice Attorney on Mar 28, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer, and respect his straight forward, direct and common sense approach to answering Avvo questions.
Richard Cahan, Real estate Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer, his responses are always well thought out and accurate.
Top notch attorney.
Michael McGovern, Business Attorney on Mar 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.