Cara Kelly, Co-Managing Shareholder of the Austin office, focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on real estate litigation. Her practice includes the representation of multi-family and mixed-use developers, commercial landlords and tenants, investors, owners, and related stakeholders in disputes concerning real estate development, construction, investments, commercial lease and commercial contracting matters, breach of contract issues, tenant restructuring, and related litigation. She has wide-ranging experience advising clients on commercial real estate challenges from contract formation to negotiations in any scenario, with a goal to mitigate risk and circumvent litigation. Cara often represents clients in both the federal and state courts throughout Texas and the United States and has developed particular experience in pursuing and defending TRO applications and related applications for injunctive relief.

Cara is a strong advocate for her clients, developing and applying creative strategies and a value-based approach in each specific matter. Her clients appreciate her ability to handle their legal issues efficiently, and in alignment with their overall business goals.