April Vasquez Leibman

Partner, Houston
713.752.4254
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“April is a skilled lawyer with excellent negotiation skills.”

— Source Quoted in Chambers USA Guide, 2024

Biography

April Vasquez Leibman assists clients with complex commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions and dispositions of real estate. April regularly represents landlords and tenants in the preparation and negotiation of leases in Texas and across the nation. She has represented both sellers and purchasers of commercial properties, including industrial properties, in transactions ranging from $1,000,000 and exceeding $300,000,000.

April represents owners and developers with the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts for showcase headquarter office buildings, build-to-suit leases, automotive dealerships, government buildings, schools, and industrial and retail centers.

Recently, April has spent a large portion of her practice on industrial sales and acquisitions, drafting and negotiating construction contracts including American Institute of Architects (AIA) construction contracts, and drafting and negotiating leases for office, retail and airport/concourses. Her recent experience also includes representation of developer clients in land acquisitions.

Education

B.A., University of Texas at Austin
J.D., cum laude, South Texas College of Law Houston

  • Staff Member, South Texas Law Review

Bar Admissions

Texas

  • Sale of multiple industrial properties, including built-to-sale projects, with a combined sales price of $500,000,000
  • Represented two state of Texas institutions for the preparation and negotiation of a collaborative lease with another large state of Texas institution and a Texas Medical Center non-profit for a large development at the Texas Medical Center
  • Acquisition of a 16 building, 800,000 square foot office and retail complex with a purchase price in excess of $200,000,000
  • Sale of a 4 building, 460,000 square foot office complex housing entertainment production companies with a sale price in excess of $300,000,000
  • Acquisition of an 11 building, 800,000 square foot business park comprised of office and lab space
  • Sale of a 700,000 square foot, 32 acre retail complex housing design companies and related retail with a purchase price in excess of $130,000,000
  • Acquisition of a 175,000 square foot historic building in Portland, Oregon
  • Acquisition of a multiple vehicle brand dealership including 4 real estate properties for an international automotive dealer
  • Represented a national retail tenant for the preparation and negotiation of over 40 lease amendments in connection with a Chapter 11 reorganization
  • Preparation and negotiation of construction contracts for an international automotive dealer
  • Leasing for a portfolio of office buildings in Texas, Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, Illinois, Tennessee, Maryland, Nebraska, and Georgia
  • Preparation of construction contracts for the development of a Class A office building in downtown Houston, Texas
  • Preparation of construction contracts for the development of a charter school in Houston, Texas
  • Preparation of a lease for 77,000 square feet in a Class A office building in Houston, Texas
  • Represented Houston-based automotive dealer in the sale of six dealerships and collision repair centers located in Beaumont, Texas
  • Preparation of a data center lease for a large tenant with an international presence
  • Representation of a purchaser in the acquisition of a 65-acre lot in Teton County, Wyoming

  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Real Estate – Texas, 2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Real Estate Law, 2021-2024
  • “Top Lawyers” List, H Texas magazine, 2010
  • Houston Professionals on the Fast Track
  • Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2010, 2013-2017

  • Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA), Member, 2018
  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
  • Landmark Awards, CREW Committee

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The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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Chambers and Partners Releases 2024 USA Guide Featuring 67 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 23 Ranked Departments

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 67 attorneys and 23 departments for inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 27 departments, with 3 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 8 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 15 recognized for the first time.

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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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Representing all types of owners in real estate and construction matters including:

  • Real estate investment companies including one of the largest privately held real estate companies in the world
  • A Fortune 500 automotive retailer
  • A world renowned public institution based on Houston