Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions in Austin, TX
Established in 1926, our firm has provided legal counsel in Austin for nearly a century. We combine deep legal and business expertise with local market knowledge to mitigate risk and deliver results rivaling the most agile and sophisticated legal teams. Our attorneys are respected leaders in their fields and the community, known for their insight, integrity, and commitment to excellence. We've earned the trust of clients and colleagues, and the respect of judges and opposing counsel across Texas and the nation by upholding the highest standards of objective, independent judgment. Whether you're an individual seeking counsel for a personal matter or a national organization navigating a high-profile transaction, we have the skill and talent to address your most pressing and complex legal needs. While much has changed since our founding, we still honor and uphold the values of our founding partners: respect for the rule of law, pride in exceptional work, and commitment to our clients' success. Our attorneys represent a wide range of clients from individuals to large multinational ventures in various business and transactional matters.We also serve as outside general counsel for numerous companies, providing assistance with day-to-day legal and advisory matters. Our commercial litigation team understands the need to achieve client goals while keeping costs in check, balancing tenacity with honest case evaluation. Our commercial real estate group handles matters across Texas and the country, representing diverse clients in acquisitions, leasing, and financing. Our construction law team represents owners, contractors, and subcontractors in commercial and residential matters. We offer mediation services through a shareholder with 25+ years of mediation experience. Our real estate lending group represents lenders and borrowers in various loan types, while our residential real estate team handles transactions for institutional and private clients. Our tax law attorneys help clients anticipate future tax issues and represent them during IRS investigations.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Real Estate
Construction Law
Government Affairs
Mediation Services
Real Estate Lending
Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We offer 90+ years of legal experience in Austin since 1926
- Our attorneys are recognized leaders in multiple legal specialties
- We combine deep legal expertise with local market knowledge
- We represent clients ranging from individuals to multinational corporations
- We uphold founding values of integrity and commitment to excellence
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation team represents plaintiffs and defendants in contract disputes, real estate conflicts, construction litigation, insurance claims, family law matters, and employment disputes. We balance tenacity with cost-conscious strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. Our attorneys handle cases in state and federal courts, as well as administrative hearings, while maintaining awareness of clients' financial considerations.
Commercial Real Estate
We handle all aspects of commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing. Our attorneys represent investors, developers, lenders, and title companies in Texas and nationwide. We provide expertise in entity formation, land use entitlements, title insurance matters, and closing coordination to ensure efficient, risk-mitigated transactions for properties ranging from raw land to mixed-use developments.
Construction Law
Our construction law practice covers contract drafting, lien claims, and litigation for commercial and residential projects. We represent owners, contractors, and subcontractors in contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and legal proceedings. Our team provides guidance on Texas-specific lien laws, contract types, and risk management strategies to prevent disputes before they arise.
Government Affairs
We advise clients on land development regulations including zoning, historic preservation, environmental compliance, and subdivision approvals. Our attorneys navigate complex regulatory frameworks for annexation, site plan approvals, and restrictive covenants. We represent clients before local government bodies to secure necessary permits and entitlements for residential and commercial development projects.
Mediation Services
We offer mediation services through a seasoned attorney with 25+ years of experience resolving disputes in civil, construction, and family law matters. Our mediator facilitates voluntary settlements through pre-mediation preparation, negotiation assistance, and post-mediation follow-up. We help parties achieve mutually acceptable resolutions while avoiding costly litigation in both private and court-appointed mediation scenarios.
People
William D. (Bill) Brown
President & Shareholder
Shareholder and President specializing in commercial real estate and business organizations. Represents clients in major Austin developments including the SoCo neighborhood revitalization and Austin Country Club negotiations. Active in Texas Tech alumni associations and Westminster retirement community leadership. Admitted to Texas bar since 1977.
Christopher Stanley
Shareholder
Experienced mediator with 25+ years of dispute resolution expertise in civil, construction, and family law. Successfully mediated hundreds of cases while maintaining credibility with district courts. Combines legal acumen with practical settlement strategies to help parties reach mutually beneficial agreements through the mediation process.
Questions
What practice areas does Sneed, Vine & Perry, P.C. specialize in?
We specialize in commercial litigation, real estate law, construction law, government affairs, mediation services, real estate lending, residential real estate transactions, and tax law. Our attorneys handle matters ranging from complex business disputes to property transactions and regulatory compliance.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Sneed, Vine & Perry, P.C. has been serving clients since 1926, providing nearly a century of legal experience in Austin and throughout Texas. Our attorneys combine this extensive history with modern legal strategies to address contemporary challenges.
Do you represent both individuals and businesses?
Yes, we represent a diverse client base including individuals, local businesses, and national organizations. Our services range from personal legal matters to complex commercial transactions and litigation for multinational corporations.
What distinguishes your commercial real estate practice?
Our commercial real estate team offers comprehensive representation in acquisitions, leasing, financing, and development across Texas and nationally. We combine transactional expertise with deep understanding of local market conditions to deliver efficient, risk-mitigated solutions for all property types.
How does your firm approach litigation costs?
We balance tenacious advocacy with cost-conscious strategies. Our litigation approach emphasizes honest case evaluation and awareness of financial implications to achieve optimal results at reasonable costs through both traditional litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
