Profile
Gerald P. Lance has more than 30+ years of experience in commercial real estate, land development and real estate finance. He focuses his practice on commercial leasing (retail, office, and industrial), construction lending, long-term institutional financing and related restructurings, commercial land and income-producing property sales, construction contracts, and real estate development. Jerry has coordinated the real estate portions of many major multi-state acquisitions and financings.
In addition to his private practice, Jerry was formerly senior counsel for a large multi-state land development company where he focused on residential land development for master-planned communities, including golf course operations.
Concentrations
- Commercial real estate finance
- Construction contracts
- Leases and leasing
- Commercial mortgages
- Acquisitions and dispositions
Capabilities
Recognition & Leadership
- Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
- Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, "Law Firm of the Year" in Real Estate Law, 2015
- Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, "Top Tier" Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
- Team Member, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2013
- Team Member, a Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022
- Rated, AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
- Member, American Bar Association
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Business Law Section
- Member, Houston Bar Association
- Real Estate Section
- Corporate Counsel Section
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Business Law Section
Credentials
Education
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J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School
- Editor, Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
- B.A., Haverford College
Admissions
- Texas