Lee Simmons assists clients in navigating the complex puzzle of Texas real estate and land use law, with experience spanning the private and public sectors. Clients rely on Lee for guidance throughout the transaction cycle, including assisting in the negotiation of purchase and sale agreements and easement dedications, securing right-of-way use permits, and working with property owners to address a multitude of land acquisition challenges. Lee's guidance throughout the development cycle enables clients to better understand legal issues pertaining to zoning overlay districts, historic property incentives, statutory releases of extraterritorial jurisdiction, and evolving state laws pertaining to annexation and subdivision requirements. His work runs the gamut – he has advised individual clients in obtaining residential variances and has assisted developers in procuring entitlements for multi-million dollar mixed-use projects. A former journalist, Lee offers a unique background in providing efficient research and written guidance that helps clients understand the risks and opportunities that come with every new legal issue.