Frederick J. Biel
About Frederick
Biography
Fred, an Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP partner since 1989, represents clients in real estate law, including the sale and acquisition of improved and unimproved land, commercial and residential real estate development, mortgage lending, foreclosures and loan re-structurings, commercial retail, office and industrial leasing, residential and commercial construction, real estate brokerage and management, residential and commercial property owners associations, condominium development, government regulation and approval of residential and commercial subdivisions, farm and ranch matters, and entity formation and structurings.
Prior to joining Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP, Fred's practice included government service as general counsel to the Commissioner and Board for the Texas Department of Human Resources, County Attorney for Bee County, Texas, and Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Beeville, Texas. From 1983 through 1987 Fred was a partner in the Beeville, Texas law firm of Morrill, Patton & Biel.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
53 years
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Texas for 52 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1973
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Location
Atlas & Hall, L.L.P.
P. O. Box 3725, 818 Pecan Blvd., Mcallen, TX, 78502-3725
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Frederick J. Biel's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017 | Real Estate
very knowledgeable
Mr Biel was a wealth of information! I never realized the difference between the laws governing a home (homestead) and a rental property. Wow, a landlord has no rights when dealing with an unsatisfactory contractor. His suggestion for how to settle was extremely helpful. I wish I had hired him wh...
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Experience
Honors
2012
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Texas Super Lawyer - Real Estate, Law & Politics Magazine
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Pro Bono Project Attorney of the Year, Hidalgo County Bar Association
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Board Certified - Residential Real Estate, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1995
Board Certified - Commercial Real Estate, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1995
Board Certified - Farm and Ranch Real Estate, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1994
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Partner, Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, LLP
1981 - 1987
Partner, Morrill, Patton & Biel
1973 - 1981
General Counsel, Texas Department of Human Resources
Associations
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American College of Real Estate LawyersFellow
2009 - Present
Real Estate Law Exam Commission, Texas Board of Legal SpecializationMember
2008 - Present
Texas Land Title AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Land Title AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Title Insurance Subcommittee - Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law CouncilChair
2004 - Present
Real Estate Law Section, Hidalgo County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Real Estate Forms Committee, State Bar of TexasCommitte Member
1995 - Present
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Residential Real Estate LawCertification
1995 - Present
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Farm & Ranch Real Estate LawCertification
1995 - Present
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Commercial Real Estate LawCertification
1992 - Present
The Texas Supreme Court Historical SocietyMember
1991 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationSustaining Life Fellow
1991 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
1989 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Hidalgo County Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Texas Association of Bank CounselMember
1981 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
1973 - Present
State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
2010 - 2010
32nd Annual Advanced Real Estate Law Course, Sponsored by the State Bar of Texas, and the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of TexasCourse Director
2009 - 2009
20th Annual Advanced Real Estate Drafting Course Sponsored by the State Bar of TexasCourse Director
2007 - 2010
Real Estate Probate and Trust Law Council, State Bar of TexasMember
2003 - 2008
Real Estate Law Legal Assistant Advisory Commission, Texas Board of Legal SpecializationMember
2003 - 2008
Real Estate Law Advisory Commission, Texas Board of Legal SpecializationMember
2002 - 2007
Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals, City of McAllen, TexasMember
Education
1973
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1971
Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2012
Correction Instruments After Myrad Properties v LaSalle Bank (Tex. 2009) and S.B. 1496 (82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session)
2011
Servicing, Foreclosing, and Re-Selling Non-Securitized Single Family Residential Real Estate Lien Notes
2009
New Title Insurance Rules Regarding Minerals Coverage
2009
Commercial Foreclosures: Selected Documentation and Procedural Issues
2009
Proposed Title Insurance Rules Regarding Minerals
2006
Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Including Ethical Considerations
2006
Personal Property Issues After Foreclosure
2005
Title Insurance Basics - Mortgagee Coverages
2004
Title Insurance Update
2002
Personal Property Foreclosures in Texas
2002
Real and Personal Property Foreclosures in Texas - A Baker's Dozen of Foreclosure Practice Tips
Publications
2012
2011
2009
2009
2009
2006
2006
2006
2002
2002
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers