Sophisticated legal solutions for complex real estate transactions.
Mote Law Firm PLLC combines the perspective of an active sponsor and developer with the discipline of seasoned legal counsel. This dual experience provides clients with representation that not only addresses legal complexity but also reflects the financial, operational, and strategic realities of real estate projects from acquisition through delivery.
Our practice emphasizes acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development agreements, capital formation, and risk allocation across all asset classes. We combine legal precision with business judgment to deliver practical solutions that close deals efficiently.
Structure and negotiate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and ground leases across industrial, retail, mixed-use, and multifamily projects. Manage the entire development lifecycle from pre-development through vertical construction.
Raise and structure institutional debt and equity from investment firms and family offices. Negotiate senior construction loans, bridge facilities, mezzanine debt, and permanent financing with LifeCos and banks. Coordinate intercreditor agreements and loan compliance.
Structuring real estate funds, REITs, and syndications. Securities law compliance for real estate offerings and crowdfunding platforms.
Secure and negotiate 380/381 economic development agreements, TIRZ reimbursements, utility reimbursements, and PID participation. Build compliance calendars and reimbursement frameworks to maximize value capture from public incentives.
Navigating zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes. Representing clients before planning commissions and city councils to secure development rights.
Comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Insurance coverage analysis and claims advocacy. Regulatory compliance for developers and asset managers.
Managing Attorney
Former AmLaw 50 partner and general counsel to private equity–backed development and investment firms with 15+ years of experience across the commercial real estate sector. Mason advises sponsors, developers, and investors on the full spectrum of transactions, including acquisitions, developments, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.
Mason's practice focuses on structuring equity and debt capital stacks, negotiating public–private partnerships (380/381/TIRZ/PID), and managing risk from formation through project delivery. His approach combines sponsor-side judgment with transactional precision to help clients negotiate and close deals strategically and efficiently.
4201 Main St, Ste 418
Houston, TX 77006