Killen, Griffin & Farrimond - San Antonio, TX

Premier Land Use and Commercial Real Estate Legal Counsel

In the rapidly growing economy of San Antonio and Central Texas, real estate development hinges on navigating intricate regulatory approvals, municipal codes, and community relations. Killen, Griffin and Farrimond, PLLC (KGF Law) stands at the forefront of this arena. Headquartered in Union Square I on Reunion Place in North Central San Antonio, the boutique practice was established by three of the region's most influential real estate attorneys: Rob Killen, James B. Griffin, and Ashley Farrimond. Combining decades of specialized practice, the firm provides top-tier guidance to commercial developers, industrial operators, retail builders, and institutional property owners steering multifaceted land investments.

Bringing a major commercial project from initial concept to completion demands experienced legal stewardship. When complex municipal ordinances or community opposition threaten a timeline, knowing where to find a lawyer who maintains productive relationships with city planners and elected officials makes all the difference. Whether a developer must hire an attorney to negotiate master development agreements or an enterprise needs a lawyer urgently to secure zoning variances before closing on a transaction, the KGF team delivers sophisticated, proactive representation.

Comprehensive Land Use, Entitlements, and Zoning

Securing municipal approvals is often the most demanding phase of real estate development. Killen, Griffin and Farrimond guides clients through every phase of the public hearing and entitlement process:

• Zoning changes and variances: Representing developers before Zoning Commissions, Planning Commissions, City Councils, and Boards of Adjustment to secure favorable zoning classifications, special use permits, and development variances.
• Subdivision platting and vested rights: Managing platting applications, deed restrictions, and asserting Chapter 245 vested rights to insulate projects from newly enacted municipal regulations.
• Annexation and development agreements: Negotiating bilateral development agreements with municipalities, managing strategic non-annexation agreements, and resolving infrastructure cost-sharing terms.
• Historic preservation and design reviews: Representing landmark redevelopments before Historic and Design Review Commissions to ensure compliance while maximizing commercial utility.

Economic Development Incentives and Special Districts

Public-private partnerships and innovative financing structures frequently define the financial feasibility of major regional ventures. KGF Law possesses unmatched expertise in identifying and securing local and state economic incentives. The firm regularly assists clients with tax abatements, chapter 380 and 381 agreements, building fee waivers, and developer participation contracts. Additionally, the attorneys are leaders in establishing special districts, including public improvement districts, municipal utility districts, and tax increment reinvestment zones that fund essential roads, utilities, and drainage infrastructure.

Government Relations and Regulatory Advocacy

Real estate development operates at the intersection of private investment and public policy. Beyond municipal land entitlements, Killen, Griffin and Farrimond represents corporate interests before administrative bodies, county commissioner courts, river authorities, and state agencies including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The firm's partners have been recognized with numerous industry accolades, including the prestigious Philip M. Barshop Founder's Award, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and leadership honors from the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. For developers and businesses seeking elite counsel for commercial real estate and economic development across Texas, Killen, Griffin and Farrimond provides the authoritative advocacy necessary to move projects forward.