Texas Real Estate Law
Asset Protection in Texas
LLCs and Series LLCs for Investors
David J. Willis Attorney & Broker
LoneStarLandLaw.com
Houston, Texas
Texas Real Estate Law
Texas Real Estate Lawyer
Attorney and broker David J. Willis of Houston assists buyers, sellers, and investors in real estate transactions, document preparation, trusts, and LLC formation. Advising real estate investors is a focus of ours.
Mr. Willis is author of the popular book Real Estate Law & Asset Protection for Texas Real Estate Investors.
Read our 80+ articles on Texas real estate law, Texas business law, and asset protection in Texas.
See our many five-star reviews.
Online Availability
After decades of traditional office practice, the firm now offers an extensive range of legal services online with no office visit required.
Our online consultation process has proven efficient and popular with clients. The introductory online consult fee for most new clients is a flat fee of $250 (not available for matters exceeding $1M or for very complex or document-heavy cases).
Legal fees are competitive and transparently posted at fees and policies. We are primarily a flat-fee office although hourly billing and retainer arrangements are available.
New Clients
All new clients and new cases are accepted exclusively through this website, not by phone.
Contact us for a consultation, real estate documents, creating an LLC structure to protect your investments, or establishing a living trust for the homestead.
Real Estate Contracts and Closing Documents
When preparing documents, our goal is always to maximize our clients’ best interests. A full range of real-estate related documents including warranty deeds, notes, deeds of trust, assignments, and the like are all available online.
Review/comment on residential real estate contracts (TREC and TXR) begins at $250. Contract preparation begins at $350.
The firm has special expertise in creative transactions such as wraparounds, “subject to” contracts, seller financing, wholesaling, and investor trusts.
Our real estate contracts and closing documents are designed to comply with Dodd-Frank, the Safe Act, FinCEN beneficial ownership rules, and other relevant regulatory regimes.
We do not do in-office closings, escrow funds, or offer title insurance. A title company is recommended for these services.
Texas LLC Attorney
Interested in forming an LLC to protect your real estate investments? We form both traditional LLCs and series LLCs in Texas and Nevada. We also handle the sale and transfer of LLC membership interests.
Our asset protection strategies simplify the way our clients do business while significantly improving defense against lawsuits. Read our article on Asset Protection in Texas and consider engaging us for an asset protection review (APR).
Our limited inventory of shelf companies includes LLCs with our best asset protection features.
Series LLCs in Texas
A series LLC offers several advantages for owners of multiple properties. An example is the use of a series LLC as a holding company in our recommended two-company LLC structure for real estate investors:
This structure is based on the principle of separating assets from activities, a critical tenet of asset protection. Browse graphics of other asset protection structures.
Contract us for an entity-structuring consultation.
Living Trusts in Texas
Living Trusts in Texas real estate are useful for probate avoidance, ease of transfer, and investment advantages. They can also be creatively integrated into an LLC asset protection structure.
Read our articles on investor land trusts and living trusts for the Texas homestead.
Our Attorney
Mr. Willis is board certified in residential real estate law and commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
He is also a Texas real estate broker and author of Real Estate Law & Asset Protection for Texas Real Estate Investors.
Our Book
“The most important real estate book you will ever read!”
Attorney Keaton Frieberg, San Antonio
★★★★★
“David offers a wealth of sage advice with keen insights.”
Attorney Brian Gutierrez, Bryan
★★★★★
2025 Edition – 817 Pages
“As an attorney I am familiar with David Willis’ expertise in real estate. If David wrote it, you can depend on it! I highly recommend David’s book.”
Attorney Paul Spielvogel, The Woodlands
★★★★★
This book is amazing! Many great tips and creative solutions.”
Attorney Zachary Copp, Dallas
★★★★★
Client Reviews
“David Willis’ knowledge of real estate law and transactions is superb . . . I have never encountered a more efficient or thorough process than that offered by David. I highly recommend him and his firm for any real estate related legal or transactional needs. He is simply impressive!”
L. Hunt
★★★★★
“David helped me every step of the way setting up my LLC. The process was incredibly well organized. Fees are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of service received. Highly recommend!”
Lyle Johnson
★★★★★
“Six years ago, David guided me through implementing an asset protection plan. I was sued by two major banks. Both got six-figure judgments but no one collected a dime!”
Sam Gordon
★★★★★
“David Willis is by far the easiest attorney I’ve ever dealt with. I give him my highest possible recommendation without reservation.”
Sandeep Nanda
★★★★★
“Nice dealing with an expert! Mr. Willis answered all my questions the same day. Being able to do everything online saved us numerous trips to his office. His book is very helpful also.”
Doug Warner
★★★★★
“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I are for Mr. Willis’ work. He did a lot more for us online than the other attorneys we met in person.”
Yami Vazquez
★★★★★
Confidentiality and Ethics
Your inquiry is confidential. Adherence to high standards of ethics is part of our firm philosophy. We subscribe to The Texas Lawyer’s Creed and the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors.
Terms of Service
Our posted terms of service apply to all clients and inquirers without exception in lieu of individual fee agreements or engagement letters.
Location
The principal location of the law office of David J. Willis Attorney is Houston, Texas although our practice is statewide. We serve Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County as well as Houston, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Conroe, Galveston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Midland, Brownsville, El Paso, and all areas of Texas. Mr. Willis counsels clients in Texas real estate law, Texas business law, and is a Texas LLC attorney for anyone forming an entity such as a real estate partnership or joint venture, a Texas series LLC, or a Nevada series LLC.