Van Cleave III Albert W - San Antonio, TX
Albert W. Van Cleave III is a distinguished San Antonio real estate and business attorney with more than 45 years of experience. Board certified in commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1984, he leads the Law Offices of Albert W. Van Cleave, III, PLLC, providing authoritative counsel in real estate transactions, business law, bankruptcy, and probate.
Elite Real Estate and Business Counsel in San Antonio
Established in 1978 and located at 1520 West Hildebrand Avenue in San Antonio, the Law Offices of Albert W. Van Cleave, III, PLLC offers seasoned legal representation rooted in over four decades of practice. Albert W. Van Cleave III earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law and achieved board certification in commercial real estate law in 1984, a prestigious distinction maintained by only a select percentage of Texas lawyers. Practicing alongside his son, attorney Gregory T. Van Cleave, he serves developers, business owners, investors, and property owners across Bexar County. When clients need to hire an attorney who possesses unmatched technical precision in Texas property statutes, Albert W. Van Cleave III provides authoritative counsel.
Commercial Real Estate and Development Representation
Commercial transactions require exhaustive due diligence and disciplined contract structuring. As premier commercial real estate lawyers, the firm represents clients across all phases of land acquisition, commercial development, and disposition. Practice areas include negotiating purchase and sale agreements, commercial retail and office leases, zoning and land-use approvals, financing documentation, mechanics liens, and construction agreements. Clients seeking to find a lawyer who understands local Bexar County title issues and municipal regulations rely on Mr. Van Cleave's four decades of board-certified experience to safeguard substantial property investments.
Residential Real Estate and Foreclosure Defense
Property ownership represents one of life's most significant investments. Serving as residential real estate lawyers, the practice assists buyers, sellers, and property owners with deeds of trust, promissory notes, closing documentation, title defect curing, and boundary disputes. The firm is also widely respected for its foreclosure defense advocacy, assisting homeowners facing predatory lender actions or pending trustee sales. By exploring restructuring options, loan modifications, and legal defenses, the team works diligently to protect families from losing their homes.
Business Formation, Contracts, and Bankruptcy Solutions
Beyond property matters, the firm provides comprehensive counsel as business formation lawyers and contract lawyers. The practice assists entrepreneurs in creating limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, and partnerships, drafting operating agreements and commercial contracts. When financial hardship strikes commercial ventures, the firm acts as experienced bankruptcy lawyers and debt relief lawyers, guiding business debtors through Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 7 liquidations, and creditor workouts to stabilize cash flow. Additionally, as probate lawyers and estate planning lawyers, the team drafts wills, manages probate filings, and facilitates asset transfers.
Why Clients Choose Albert W. Van Cleave, III
- Board Certified Specialist: Board certified in commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization continuously since 1984.
- More Than 45 Years of Practice: Over four decades navigating San Antonio real estate, commercial transactions, and courtroom procedures.
- Family Law Firm Legacy: Personalized, attentive representation provided by Albert W. Van Cleave III and Gregory T. Van Cleave.
- Cross-Disciplinary Insight: Seamless integration of real estate law, business formation, bankruptcy reorganization, and estate planning.
Convenient Hildebrand Avenue Office in San Antonio
The Law Offices of Albert W. Van Cleave, III, PLLC is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM at 1520 W Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78201. Serving Bexar County and South Texas, the firm accepts cash, checks, and structured retainer arrangements. If you need a lawyer to negotiate a complex commercial purchase, defend against foreclosure, or structure a new business venture, contact Albert W. Van Cleave III today to arrange an in-depth legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the historic Deco District / Beacon Hill area of San Antonio, along the busy West Hildebrand Avenue corridor.
Building Location
A professional one-story brick commercial building situated near the Mountain View Baptist Church and just a short distance from the Blanco Road intersection.
Parking Details
Clients and visitors can utilize the free, designated on-site surface parking lot directly in front of the building.
Public Transit
Served by VIA Metropolitan Transit Route 509 (Westbound); nearest stop is at Hildebrand & Blanco.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk directly through the front entrance of the one-story office building from the main parking lot facing W Hildebrand Ave.