Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Litigation & Appeals Attorneys in Austin
Founded with a commitment to delivering exceptional legal outcomes, our firm specializes in real estate litigation, civil appeals, and commercial real estate transactions. With decades of combined experience, we have built a reputation for achieving favorable results in complex cases across Texas and federal courts. Our attorneys are admitted to multiple state and federal jurisdictions, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. We prioritize client needs by maintaining a focused practice area strategy, ensuring deep expertise in real estate litigation and appellate advocacy. Our track record includes thousands of trial victories and hundreds of appellate wins, reflecting our dedication to excellence.We serve as trusted advisors for commercial real estate acquisitions, handling transactions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Our teams accolades, including Super Lawyer recognitions, underscore our commitment to legal excellence. We maintain strong professional memberships in organizations like the Federal Bar Association while fostering community involvement through local initiatives. Our approach combines strategic thinking with relentless advocacy to protect client interests in high-stakes matters.
Services
Real Estate Litigation
Civil Appeals
Commercial Real Estate
Secured Transactions
Title Disputes
Mortgage Litigation
Highlights and features
- We maintain one of Texas' most active courtroom practices with thousands of trial wins
- Our attorneys are admitted to all Texas appellate courts and multiple federal circuits
- We focus exclusively on real estate litigation and commercial real estate transactions
- Our appellate practice has secured hundreds of favorable decisions across federal courts
- We handle commercial real estate acquisitions totaling hundreds of millions annually
What people say
Thousands of trial wins
Hundreds of appellate victories
Proven real estate expertise
Services
Real Estate Litigation
We represent clients in complex real estate litigation matters across Texas and federal courts. Our attorneys have secured thousands of favorable trial outcomes while maintaining an exceptional appellate success rate. We specialize in resolving title disputes, mortgage litigation, and lender liability cases through aggressive courtroom advocacy.
Civil Appeals
Our appellate practice covers all Texas intermediate courts, the Supreme Court of Texas, and multiple federal circuits. With hundreds of appellate victories, we create trial records that withstand scrutiny while developing strategic arguments for higher court success in complex civil matters.
Commercial Real Estate
We provide comprehensive counsel for commercial real estate acquisitions and development projects. Our experience includes handling $500M+ transactions involving apartment complexes, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, office buildings, and retail developments with strategic legal guidance throughout the transaction process.
Secured Transactions
We represent financial institutions and lenders in secured transaction matters, including foreclosure proceedings and loan enforcement. Our attorneys have maintained a perfect record in Texas foreclosure cases while defending lenders against claims of improper loan servicing and documentation issues.
Title Disputes
Our firm resolves complex title disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. We handle boundary disputes, easement conflicts, and title defect claims with proven courtroom success, ensuring clear property ownership rights for our clients.
People
Mark D. Hopkins
Managing Attorney
With 25+ years of experience, Mark D. Hopkins has 200+ appellate victories and thousands of trial wins. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal circuits, he focuses on real estate litigation and appeals while maintaining Super Lawyer recognition since 2021.
Shelley L. Hopkins
Managing Attorney
Shelley L. Hopkins brings 20+ years of experience in real estate litigation and appellate practice. Admitted to Texas and Arkansas bars, she represents clients in complex real estate disputes with a focus on high-stakes mortgage litigation cases across federal courts.
Questions
What practice areas does Hopkins Law specialize in?
We focus on real estate litigation, civil appeals, and commercial real estate transactions.
How experienced are your attorneys in real estate litigation?
Our attorneys have thousands of trial court wins and hundreds of appellate victories in real estate matters.
Do you handle federal court real estate cases?
Yes, we represent clients in federal courts including the Fifth Circuit and Supreme Court.
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We assist with acquisitions, development, and leasing of commercial properties nationwide.
