Business and Corporate Law

• Business Transactions
  Co-Author “The Endangered Species Act,” in Environmental Aspects of Real Estate and Commercial Transactions: Acquisitions, Development and Liability Management, Fifth Edition, edited by Kevin R. Murray, ABA Book Publishing, January 2021.
• Construction Contracts

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Mike Robertson's practice during the last thirty-two years has concentrated on the representation of retailers in the acquisition, development, sale and leasing of retail properties. Mike and his partners have the pleasure of representing Barnes & Noble, a relationship that began in 1990. They were heavily involved in the roll-out and expansion of the Barnes & Noble Superstore concept that began in 1992. Mike's retail practice also proudly includes representing The Container Store and Ulta Beauty. His general real estate practice includes the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial properties. Mike is a frequent speaker at real estate law seminars, including ICSC Law Conferences. Mike is married with five children and four grandchildren and lives and works in the city of his birth, Austin, Texas.
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
  Jayne assists with the negotiation, preparation, and management of various real estate transactions, including the purchase, sale, and leasing of commercial properties and retail spaces, as well as projects relating to the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the National Historical Preservation Act. Prior to joining Smith Robertson LLP, Jayne served clients in the New York City metropolitan area in a variety of civil transactions and litigation including real estate and corporate and commercial matters. Jayne currently lives in Austin, TX and enjoys being involved the community and exploring Austin’s many greenspaces with her husband and dog.
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes