Our Firm

History

William P. Mclean ("Bill") and Jeffrey S. Howard ("Jeff") have practiced law together since 1996, and formed McLean & Howard, LLP in January of 2003. Collectively, the firm's attorneys have over 50 years of experience in the practice of real estate law, allowing each attorney to become highly skilled in their various practice areas. All of the firm's attorneys have spent their entire legal careers in the Austin/Central Texas geographic area, giving them a great deal of local experience along with a multitude of contacts within the industry. McLean & Howard, LLP brings a very client-centered approach to its practice. Our chief concern is bringing about the best outcome for the client while providing strong and ethical representation at a fair and reasonable price to the client.

Collectively, our attorneys have legal experience in the following areas:

Real Estate

Purchases/Sales
Lending/Financing
Development
Leasing
Construction/Engineering
Easements, License Agreements and Related Land Use Transactions
Zoning and Planning
Eminent Domain

Condominiums and Master Planned Communities

Governing and Formation Documents for Project
Community Association Documents
Design Guidelines
Sales Reservations
Purchase and Sale Unit Contracts
Conversions
Federal Financial Underwriting Requirements, e.g. HUD, FNMA, or FHA

Land Use, Governmental Entitlements, and Economic Development Agreements

Municipal Development Agreements under Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code
Annexation Issues
Zoning for Single-family, Multi-family, Office, Commercial, Industrial, Mixed-Use and complex Planned Unit Developments
Subdivision Concept Plans, Preliminary Plans, Final Plats and Exemptions
Site Development, Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy
Impervious Cover and Water Quality Matters
Local Variances, Waivers and Exemptions
"Grandfather" Status under State Law
Transportation including roadway access and traffic generation
Neighborhood Compatibility and Agreements
Utility Service Commitment and Agreements
Water District Formation and Operation
License Agreements
Environmental Permits
Economic Development Agreements and Programs (380 Agreements, Municipal Utility Districts (MUD), Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ), and Public Improvement Districts (PID))

Business Law

Selection, formation and governance of corporations; limited liability companies; business trusts; and partnerships, including general partnerships, limited partnerships and registered limited liability partnerships
Mergers & Acquisitions
Partnership Arrangements
Business advice and planning

Tax & Estate Planning

Estate & Trust Planning
Probate
Tax-Exempt Organizations
Asset Protection

Memberships

McLean & Howard, LLP and our attorneys are members of numerous law and industry organizations including: