Higier Allen & Lautin - Dallas, TX
Higier Allen & Lautin, P.C. is a premier Dallas commercial real estate and business law firm established in 1993, delivering sophisticated counsel in multifamily financing, corporate transactions, banking, and commercial litigation across the United States.
Full-Service Real Estate, Banking, and Corporate Law in Dallas
Established in 1993 in Dallas, Texas, Higier Allen & Lautin, P.C. has built a sterling reputation as one of the Southwest's preeminent business and real estate law practices. Headquartered in the Cityplace Tower on North Haskell Avenue, the firm represents national banks, commercial lenders, real estate developers, property management groups, and entrepreneurs across the United States. Combining big-firm capability with boutique agility and cost-efficiency, their multidisciplinary team manages both routine commercial transactions and complex, multi-layered litigation. With shareholders consistently selected to Texas Super Lawyers and ranked among D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas, the firm delivers strategic, practical solutions tailored to each client's business objectives.
Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Multifamily Lending
Real estate transactions require meticulous document drafting, keen risk assessment, and efficient closing capabilities. Operating as premier commercial real estate lawyers and residential real estate lawyers, the firm represents institutional lenders, developers, and investors in acquisitions, sales, leasing, and land development. The firm is widely recognized for its national practice representing lenders in multifamily housing finance through Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) and Freddie Mac Seller-Servicer programs. Their seasoned team structures complex capital stacks, including mezzanine debt, low-income housing tax credits, bridge loans, and loan syndications, while advising property managers on operational compliance and lease enforcement.
Vigorous Business Litigation and Contract Dispute Resolution
When business relationships fracture or contractual obligations are breached, immediate and decisive legal action is necessary. As formidable business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the litigators at Higier Allen & Lautin represent plaintiffs and corporate defendants in state and federal courts nationwide. The firm handles high-stakes partnership breakups, shareholder controversies, commercial lease disputes, construction defect claims, and lender liability defense. When corporate leaders must hire a lawyer to resolve contentious business battles, the firm's trial attorneys prepare every matter with relentless trial readiness, providing formidable strength in courtroom proceedings and alternative dispute resolution.
Strategic Business Formation, Corporate Law, and Debt Restructuring
From emerging enterprises to seasoned financial institutions, companies face evolving regulatory and economic landscapes. Serving as trusted business formation lawyers, Higier Allen & Lautin assists clients in organizing limited liability companies, joint ventures, and corporations, drafting robust governance agreements that protect enterprise equity. In addition, functioning as skilled bankruptcy lawyers, the firm advises financial institutions, commercial landlords, and secured creditors in loan workouts, distressed asset sales, foreclosures, and corporate restructuring under the federal Bankruptcy Code.
Why Clients Trust Higier Allen & Lautin
Financial institutions, real estate developers, and corporate executives choose Higier Allen & Lautin for several key reasons:
- Over Three Decades of Excellence: Founded in 1993 with a longstanding reputation for transactional precision and courtroom success.
- National Financing Authority: Recognized nationally for high-volume multifamily agency lending and commercial credit facilities.
- Peer-Recognized Talent: Numerous shareholders recognized in Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, and Best Lawyers in Dallas.
- Responsive and Efficient Counsel: Direct communication with senior shareholders who provide practical, business-minded advice.
- Collaborative Fee Arrangements: Transparent, predictable pricing models tailored to both ongoing advisory retainers and complex transactions.
Whether you need to find an attorney to close a commercial acquisition, structure bank financing, or litigate a business dispute, contact Higier Allen & Lautin in Dallas today to schedule your consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling Uptown / West Village area of Dallas, just northeast of the central business district.
Building Location
An iconic 42-story Class A skyscraper known as Cityplace Tower, featuring a grand marble-clad atrium lobby and spectacular unobstructed views of the Dallas skyline.
Parking Details
Ample parking is available for visitors within the 100% covered, multi-level structured parking garage with direct building access.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Red Line (Northbound); nearest stop is at CityPlace/Uptown.
Accessibility / Suite Access
From the parking garage or main lobby, proceed to the security desk to access the elevators, take the high-rise elevator bank to the 24th floor, and locate the office entrance at Suite 2400.