Houston Real Estate Attorney Recommendation Needed

[Michael O'Byrne]

Hi All,

I am looking for recommendations for a good lawyer or firm to work with in the Houston area that is well-versed in residential real estate, and is small investor-friendly. My wife and I are just starting out a fix and flip business and would really value any guidance from local BP'ers on who you would recommend and why. We need help with basic stuff like reviewing and translating various contracts/documents before signing, helping us draft needed contracts, provide some boiler-plate stuff, etc. We also need help on how to structure our business to take full advantage of tax breaks and deferments and to protect our personal assets. Plus I'm thinking we are going to need a lot of general counsel as we work through our first flips.

I spent a good deal of time trying to vet candidates on the internet, and came across a very interesting site, "lonestarlandlaw.com" where a lot of the basic stuff like contract reviews are done over email and/or phone calls. It looks very convenient, and pretty legit. Has anyone used this firm?

Thanks!