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Richard L. Spencer
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Biography
Represents a wide range of commercial and residential real estate owners, developers and lenders in loans, construction matters, workouts, foreclosures; title issues, lot sales, utilities, platting, development, and zoning issues; landlords and tenants in leasing matters; Businesses and individuals in contracts, commercial transactions, complex financings, securities fraud, corporate matters, stock and asset acquisitions.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 450-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 44 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Ferguson Braswell Frazer & Kubesta PC
Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 3200, Houston, TX, 77027
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Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Rick Spencer serves as our business attorney
Rick Spencer has been our corporate attorney for more than 20 years. He has helped us with everything from shareholder agreements, to bank loans, to lease agreements, to legal disputes, to extremely detailed loans documents relating to the refinance of our building. He has always handled our legal...
Posted by Roger | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Real estate issue
We had a contract issue. Rick wrote a courteous but firm letter that settled the matter quickly. He is my go to person for real estate legal questions
Posted by Nash D. | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business
Developer
Rick Spencer has been my attorney for various business matters and has helped us with bank loans, lease agreements, legal disputes, and in dealing with governmental agencies (such as the City of Houston). His expert legal advice and his prudent business advice has greatly assisted me on real estate d...
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Experience
Honors
2016
Professionalism Award, State Bar College
2016
Standing Ovation Award, State Bar of Texas
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Weatherbie Workhorse Award, State Bar of Texas
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Best Lawyer, Real Estate, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Best Lawyer Real Estate, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2007
Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2005
Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2003
Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
2000
Fellow, College of the State Bar
N/A
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Shareholder, Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC
2016 - 2017
Partner, Zeidman Spencer Beverly & Holt, LLP
2013 - 2016
Partner, Dow Golub Remmels & Beverly, LLP
2005 - 2013
Of Counsel, Johnson DeLuca Kennedy & Kurisky
1992 - 2005
Managing Partner, Richard L. Spencer, P.C.
1990 - 1992
Sr. Loan Workout Attoreny, First City, Texas
1988 - 1990
Of Counsel, Elkins & Yount
1984 - 1987
Associate, Greenwood Koby Old Pinson & Bussey
1981 - 1982
Briefing Attorney, 7th Court Of Appeals
Associations
2008 - Present
Uniform Assignment of RentsChairman
1991 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2014 - 2015
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionChairman
2010 - 2016
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate Forms CommitteeChairman
2006 - 2006
State Bar of TexasMember
2002 - 2007
Texas College of Real Estate AttorneysPresident
2000 - 2004
State Bar of TexasDirector
1999 - 2004
American Inns of CourtMember
Education
N/A
University of Houston Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Texas, Austin
M.B.A.
N/A
University of Texas, Austin
M.B.A
N/A
University of Texas, Austin
B.B.A.
N/A
University of Texas, Austin
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2010
Mortgage Lending Institute
Hot topics
2010
Advanced Real Estate
Articles and Forms
2009
Mortgage Lending Instutute
Articles and Forms
2009
Advanced Real Estate Law
Articles and Forms
2007
Advanced Real Estate Drafting
Forms and Articles Index
2006
Mortgage Lending Institute
Multijurisdictional Practice
2006
Advanced Real Estate Law
Forms and Articles Index
2005
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Law
2004
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Law
2003
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Law
2002
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Law
2001
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Drafting
2001
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Law
2000
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Drafting
2000
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Law
1999
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Drafting
1999
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Law
1998
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Drafting
1997
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Law
1996
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Drafting
1995
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Drafting,
1994
Unknown.
Advanced Real Estate Drafting,
N/A
Mortgage Lending Institute
Articles and Forms
Publications
2012
State Bar of Texas
Hot Topics
2012
University of Texas Mortgage Lending
Hot Topics
2011
Texas State Bar Journal
Real Estate Legislation
2011
Advanced Real Estate Law
INDEX OF R/E FORMS & ARTICLES
Languages
English