Brett L. Slobin

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Brett L. Slobin

Partner

CONTACT
Phone: 713-735-8537
Fax: 713-735-2091
Email: bslobin@schlangersilver.com
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PRACTICE AREAS
Real Estate and Finance

Brett is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Brett’s practice focuses on local and national real estate projects. He handles all aspects of the real estate development process, including acquisition, due diligence, financing, leasing and disposition. Brett also handles business and contract matters, including the drafting and review of limited partnership agreements, company agreements and shareholders’ agreements.

Real Estate and Finance

  • Acquisitions and Sales
  • Earnest Money Contracts
  • Due Diligence
  • Construction Financing
  • Permanent Financing
  • Leases
  • General Contracts & Subcontracts
  • Entity Formation
  • Operating Agreements

University of Texas at Austin
B.A., 1997

South Texas College of Law Houston
J.D., 2000

  • State Bar of Texas, 2001
  • Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section
  • Member of the Council for the Real Estate Law Section of the Houston Bar Association, 2016-2017
  • Texas Bar Foundation (Fellow)

Publications:

“New contract may need second pair of eyes before being signed”, Houston Business Journal, Residential Real Estate Section, Vol. 37 No. 14, Week of August 11-17, 2006.

“Borrower should watch for shady language in commercial loans”, Houston Business Journal, Commercial Real Estate Section, Vol. 37 No. 23, Week of October 20-26, 2006.

“Ground Leases 101”, Realty Times, Real Estate News and Advice – Agent News Section, October 24, 2006.

“Assignment of MUD Reimbursables: Not So Fast”, The Bond Buyer Texas Extra, November 6, 2006.

“Helpful Tips for Tenants Entering Into Commercial Leases”, Realty Times, Real Estate News and Advice – Agent News Section, December 15, 2006.

“Understand Loan Commitments and Avoid Costly Litigation Later”, Houston Business Journal, Commercial Real Estate Section, Vol. 37, No. 36, Week of January 19-25, 2007.

“Landlord’s Lender and Tenant Should Be Aware of Their Rights”, Houston Business Journal, Spring 2007 Office Leasing Guide, Vol. 37, No. 35, Week of March 23-29, 2007.

“All home sales have basic documents in common”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate, April 1, 2007.

“Several types of deeds used to convey property titles in Texas”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate, page 15, April 15, 2007.

“Residential development includes important due diligence issues”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate, page 13, April 29, 2007.

“Business entity provides protection of personal assets in lawsuit”, Houston, Chronicle, Real Estate, page 15, May 20, 2007.

“Several documents required in obtaining construction loan”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate, page 10, June 17, 2007.

“Familiarity with title insurance good policy”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate, page 12, July 1, 2007.

“The Growing Contradiction Between Nonrecourse Loans and Personal Liability”, Texas Builder, July/August 2007 – Volume 7, Issue Four, pages 62-63.

“Danger may lurk below when it comes to mineral rights”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate, pgs. 14-15, July 29, 2007.

“Municipal utility districts may benefit developers, homeowners”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate, pg. 18, August 5, 2007.

“Business entities differ in personal liability protection”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate, pg. 15, September 9, 2007.

“Blackacre developments need lengthy feasibility period”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate Section, page 36, October 7, 2007.

“Easements, other real property rights can be confusing”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate, page 16, October 28, 2007.

“Title Insurance 101”, Enricher, Newsletter of the Realty Investment Club of Houston, November 2007.

“Guaranties Galore – What are they all about?” Houston Chronicle, Real Estate Section, pg. 12, December 2, 2007.

“Surveys play critical role in acquisition, land development”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate Section, pg. 15, December 23, 2007.

“Proration of property taxes often misunderstood”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate Section, pg. 23, January 20, 2008.

“Forced buy-sell provisions can break partners’ deadlock”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate Section, pg. 15, February 24, 2008.

“Focus on partnership interests, ‘tag-along’ and ‘drag-along’ rights”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate Section, page 31, March 30, 2008.

“Land developers should heed ‘casualty loss’ provision”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate Section, pg. 31, May 4, 2008.

“Contributions to joint venture”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate Section, page 36, May 18, 2008.

“Right of entry agreement important”, Houston Chronicle, Real Estate Section, page 23, June 15, 2008.

“Business, law perspectives shed light on shopping center leases”, Houston Business Journal, Commercial Real Estate Section, Vol. 39 No. 19, Week of September 19-25, 2008.

“Companies looking into the implications of a green future”, Houston Business Journal, Green Houston, Question & Answer, November 28, 2008.

“Workout may be solution for those facing potential loan default”, Houston Business Journal, Commercial Real Estate Market Guide, Question & Answer, Vol. 40 No. 10, Week of July 17-23, 2009.

“Selling Multifamily Properties: Five Contract Provisions to Worry About”, Multi-Housing News, Daily Newsletter, In Focus, October 19, 2011.

“Significant Legal Issues For Landowners and Operators of Wind Projects”, Alternative Energy eMagazine, February 17, 2010.

“Wind Energy Projects – Significant Legal, Due Diligence Issues for Developers”, Electric Light & Power, March-April 2010.

Speeches:

Business Entity Selection and Formation, Houston Downtown Alliance, Entrepreneurial Workshop – July 15, 2009.

Choosing an Entity for your Business and Financing Transactions for Startup Companies, Young Professionals in Energy, Seminar – October 8, 2009.

Choosing a Business Entity, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Workshop – November 12, 2009.

Choosing a Business Entity, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Workshop – January 27, 2010.

Choosing a Business Entity, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Workshop – March 11, 2010.

Choosing an Entity for your Business and Financing Transactions for Startup Companies, American Chemical Society-Greater Houston Section – May 5, 2010.

Liabilities and Responsibilities of Directors of Not-For-Profit Corporations, Mexican Institute of Greater Houston – May 20, 2010.

Choosing a Business Entity, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Workshop – November 10, 2010.

Ask The Lawyers – Small Business Law, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Workshop – March 15, 2011.

Commercial Leasing 101: Finding the Right Space and Understanding the Terms, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Workshop – May 18, 2011.

Commercial Leasing 101: Finding the Right Space and Understanding the Terms, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Workshop – February 22, 2012.

Commercial Leasing 101: Finding the Right Space and Understanding the Terms, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Workshop – October 29, 2014.

Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2016 – Present
Texas Super Lawyers, 2017-2025 – Real Estate Law (by Thomson Reuters, as listed in Texas Monthly)
Rising Star, 2012-2014 – Real Estate Law (by Thomson Reuters, as listed in Texas Monthly)
H Texas Magazine’s Top Lawyers of Houston 2011, 2013-2014
Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyer (Real Estate), 2021-2022

Brett enjoys spending time with his wife, Sandra, traveling and staying fit.

Louis E. Silver

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Louis E. Silver (P.C.)

Partner

CONTACT
Phone: 713-735-8515
Fax: 713-351.4515
Email: lsilver@schlangersilver.com
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PRACTICE AREAS
Real Estate and Finance

Louis focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions.

Louis helps his clients assess risks and make deals.

Louis represents real estate developers, owners, investors, landlords and tenants with respect to the acquisition, development, leasing, financing and sale of land, shopping centers, office buildings, apartments, condominiums and industrial properties. He also represents national and regional homebuilders in the development of residential subdivisions and the purchase and sale of finished lots. His clients also include general contractors and real estate brokers, as well as charitable and arts organizations with respect to their real estate assets.

  • Acquisitions and sales
  • Development
  • Leasing
  • Financings
  • Shopping centers
  • Office buildings
  • Apartments
  • Condominiums
  • Industrial properties
  • Development of residential subdivisions
  • Purchase and sale of finished residential lots

Princeton University
A.B., 1974, Economics, magna cum laude

University of Texas School of Law
J.D., 1978, with honors.
Member Texas Law Review, 1976-1978.

  • State Bar of Texas, 1978
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Southwest Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL),
           Member and past Chair
  • Congregation Beth Israel, past Trustee

Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1996 – present
Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2023 Real Estate Law (by Thomson Reuters, as listed in Texas Monthly)
Rating in Martindale Hubbell “AV” (highest)
Best Lawyers in America (Real Estate), 2009-2023 (by Woodward White, Inc.)
Best Lawyers in Texas (Real Estate), 2009 – 2023 (by Woodward White, Inc.)
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
H Texas Magazine’s Top Lawyers of Houston 2016 – 2019
Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyer (Real Estate), 2021-2022

Lee D. Schlanger

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Lee D. Schlanger P.C.

Partner

CONTACT
Phone: 713-735-8530
Fax: 713-785-2091
Email: lschlanger@schlangersilver.com
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PRACTICE AREAS
Real Estate and Finance

Lee has spent his entire career at Schlanger Silver, joining the firm in 1966 after graduating from law school. He attended and received degrees from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University Law School. Lee has focused his career upon the acquisition, development, financing and disposition of real property assets.

During his legal career, Houston has developed significantly and grown into an international city. He has enjoyed the opportunity to participate in this interesting and exciting evolution. Lee has been involved in the strategy, structuring, planning and executing of all areas of numerous complicated and financially significant real estate transactions.

University of Pennsylvania
B.S. in Economics, 1962

Harvard University Law School
J.D., 1966 with Honors

  • Holocaust Museum Houston Foundation
  • Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care
  • Member of the Planning Commission of the City of Houston, six years

State Bar of Texas, 1966

Texas Super Lawyer, 2003 – 2018 (by Thomson Reuters, as listed in Texas Monthly)
Rating in Martindale Hubbell “AV” (highest)
Best Lawyers in America (Real Estate), 1983; 1995 – 2023 (by Woodward White, Inc.)
Best Lawyers in Texas (Real Estate), 1983; 1995 – 2023 (by Woodward White, Inc.)
H Texas Magazine’s Top Lawyers of Houston 2016 – 2017
Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyer (Real Estate), 2021-2022

Lee enjoys his family and grandchildren, traveling, staying fit and participating in charitable and civic organizations.

Jonathan A. Peckham

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Jonathan A. Peckham

Partner

CONTACT
Phone: 713-735-8580
Fax: 713-351-4580
Email: jpeckham@schlangersilver.com
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PRACTICE AREAS
Real Estate and Finance

Jonathan “Jon” A. Peckham represents local, regional and national clients, both entrepreneurial and institutional, in purchase, sale, financing, development, management, operation, brokerage and investment in commercial real estate of all product types. These include: multi-family, office, hotel/hospitality, retail, industrial, hospitals/medical facilities/medical office buildings, mixed-use urban, and specialty properties, including assets such as marinas and golf resorts. Jon is experienced with all aspects of hotel development projects (as well as sale and purchase transactions), including related service agreements and franchises.

Jon also represents developers of public-private projects, including negotiation of ground leases, tax abatement and incentive agreements, as well as land developers & investors, including subdivision developers of master-planned residential communities. Experienced with all forms of commercial leasing (including complex build-to-suit), purchase/sale, and investment transactions from both sides, as well as construction contract negotiation and preparation, Jon is able to guide his clients through complex multi-party development and leasing transactions.

Jon is LEED AP®  certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – Accredited Professional) by the U.S. Green Building Certification Institute® , demonstrating his support for the community and his clients’ “green building” efforts.

Real Estate and Finance

    • Acquisitions and sales
    • Partnership and investment
    • Property operations and management
    • Real estate brokerage
    • Development
    • Commercial leasing
    • Financings
    • Shopping centers
    • Office buildings
    • Apartments
    • Industrial properties
    • Medical properties
    • Development of residential subdivisions
    • Purchase and sale of finished residential lots
    • Other land subdivision and development

University of South Florida-Main Campus, Tampa, Florida
B.A., 1980 (magna cum laude)

Georgetown University Law Center, Washington DC
J.D., 1983 (cum laude)

  • Representation of New Jersey/New York based family office (of HNW individuals) in joint ventures and leading acquisition, financing and disposition of multiple apartment properties in Houston metropolitan area for over 20 years, including several LIHTC projects.
  • Representation of Houston/Dallas based company in acquisition and disposition of over 2 million square feet of retail and office properties.
  • Representation of British-based hotel company in acquisition and disposition of major hotel portfolio in multiple cities in Texas.
  • 15 years representing Texas subdivision developer-homebuilder in purchase, development, & master restriction of multiple large master planned communities, and sales of commercial acreage for development.
  • Representation of medical office building and LTAC hospital developer in all phases of acquisition & development.
  • Representation of Texas based medical developer in development of $140M hospital.
  • Representation of leading industrial build-to-suit builder and owner of office & office/warehouse/service product in and around Houston in build-to-suit to lease and build-to-suit to sell projects.
  • Representation of private car wash roll-up entity in purchases of multiple car wash properties in several states.
  • Representation of developer of a 650-acre mixed use CRE development near Austin-Bergstrom Airport in Austin, Texas.
  • Representation of developer in city lease/redevelopment of old Houston convention center for office and retail mixed use.
  • Served as chief Texas counsel to an international paper manufacturer for law firm acting as regional counsel (over 10 states) in sale of over 6.5 million acres of timberland in 25 states (approx. 1.2MM acres in Texas).
  • Representation of icon of the Houston apartment industry (who at one time owned over 12,000 units in Houston metro area) in operations as well as disposition and liquidation of a large portion of his apartment property portfolio.
  • Represented restauranteurs in negotiating retail leases in various cities across Texas.
  • Represented several retail tenants in local retail lease negotiations.
  • Negotiated a franchise agreement for a small-region restaurant franchisee who owned its own store.
  • Represented landlords negotiating retail leases of multiple types in multiple shopping centers in Texas, exposing us to both sides of the retail lease transaction equation.
  • Urban Land Institute
  • NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
  • State Bar of Texas, Member
  • Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section, former Chair (2006-2007)
    – former Vice Chair (2005-2006)
    – former Secretary/Treasurer (2004-2005)
    – former Board Member (2002-2004)

How Hurricane Harvey Created a Perfect Storm for Houston Commercial Leases, Houston Business Journal (co-author Richard Crow) (November 2017)

Best Lawyers – Real Estate by Best Lawyers in America (2007-2023)
Texas Super Lawyer, 2003-2011 (by Thomson Reuters, as listed in Texas Monthly)
AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyer (Real Estate), 2021-2022

Jon is married to Helena Rees and has two sons.