Attorneys and Counselors in Dallas, Texas

Elisa C. Fox

Attorney

Elisa Fox is head of the Real Estate and Construction Section for the firm.  She represents clients in commercial, residential, industrial, multi-family and senior living development projects.

Elisa works with her clients in all stages of the development project, including:

  • structuring debt financing for land acquisition and construction costs
  • developing entity structures and joint venture arrangements; title review
  • drafting and negotiating development and contractor agreements
  • assisting with liens, insurance and bonding
  • closing out construction and transitioning the project to permanent financing
  • representing clients in litigation matters arising out of the development and construction of the project.

In her previous work as a banker, Elisa gained valuable insight into the lending aspects of commercial real estate development and deal financing. She also has extensive experience representing clients as outside general counsel in a variety of business and corporate matters, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, ad sales and leasing transactions. Elisa has successfully represented lenders, borrowers, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and business owners.

Credentials

Education

  • Baylor University (BBA, 2002)
  • Texas A&M University School of Law (JD, 2008)

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, 2015 – 2019
  • Top Attorney, Fort Worth Texas Magazine, 2015 – 2019
  • Top Attorney, 360 West, 2018 - 2019

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Bar Admissions

  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern, Texas

Associations

  • The Real Estate Council
  • Commercial Real Estate Women
  • National Association of Women In Construction
  • American Society of Interior Designers
  • Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
  • Tarrant County Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas
    • Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section
    • Construction Law Section

Experience

  • Represented clients in commercial and residential real estate transactions, including contract drafting, negotiations, title review and final closing.

  • Counseled and negotiated leases for retail, office, and general commercial tenants and landlords

  • Advised clients and assisted with acquiring and developing land for commercial and residential multi-phase development projects, including establishing infrastructure and improvements, financing acquisition and development, applying for governmental economic incentives, establishing restrictions and selling land for further development.

  • Represented homeowner and condominium associations in establishing, filing and enforcing declarations, covenants and restrictions.

  • Structured debt financing transactions for land acquisition, development and construction costs.

  • Drafted loan documents, security agreements, guaranty agreements and other lending related documents.

  • Represented lenders and borrowers in commercial and private lending transactions.

  • Represented general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, homebuilders and interior design professional.

  • Represented borrowers and lenders in commercial and residential lending and HUD development projects.

  • Assisted clients with zoning and land use issues.

  • Structured debt financing transactions for development and construction.

  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contract documents and bid packages for private, federal, state and municipal projects.

  • Structured and documented joint venture and profit-sharing agreements.

  • Represented clients in payment disputes and assists with mechanic’s liens.

  • Represented clients in payment disputes and assists with mechanic’s liens.

  • Represented clients in disputes arising from commercial and residential construction and development projects, including construction defects, payment disputes and insurance claims.

  • Represented clients in construction and real estate disputes, including litigation, arbitration and mediation.

  • Represented clients in commercial, multifamily and residential construction defect claims.

  • Assisted clients with permitting and obtaining certificates of occupancy.

  • Assisted clients with foreclosure and workouts for underperforming assets.

  • Assisted clients with mergers, acquisitions, and asset sales, including structuring and the transaction, due diligence and financing.

Knowledge

Presentations

  • Featured Speaker, Metrocon16 and Metrocon17 (ASID National Expo): Legal Issues Impacting Interior Designers

  • Featured Speaker, Metrocon14 and Metrocon15 (ASID National Expo): Documenting the Design Process

  • Featured Speaker, El Centro College--Interior Design College: The Business of Design

Publications

  • Author, "The Grace Period is Up -- Are You OSHA Compliant?", Builder Savvy Magazine

  • Author, "What's Happening in Construction?", Legislative Review, Firm Newsletter

  • Author, "Getting to Closing -- Realtors Guide", Firm Newsletter

  • Author, "Diversity in Construction", Fort Worth Business Press

  • Author, "Structuring Your Business for Success", American Business Association

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