Andrew Kidda

Andrew Kidda

Associate

Real Estate Attorney - Andrew Kidda

Andrew Kidda’s practice is devoted to commercial real estate, corporate and commercial transactions.

Andrew first joined the firm as a summer law clerk in 2022, and continued clerking with the commercial real estate practice group through 2023. During that time he gained experience in preparing documents required for loan closings, assisted with Condominium Information Statements and other related documents for a luxury high-rise development, and drafted agreements for multiple business entities.

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Corporate
  • Transactional

Representative Experience

  • Draft various contracts and agreements in the fields of real estate and corporate law
  • Analysis of various commercial landlord and tenant issues
  • Perform title and survey reviews on multiple properties
  • Assisted with preparation of a Condominium Information Statement and various loan documents associated with a luxury condominium development in Houston, Texas

Education

  • South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
    • J.D. (Magna Cum Laude) – 2023
    • Presidential Fellow
    • Dean Merit Scholar
    • Four-Time CALI Award Recipient
  • Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
    • B.S. – 2020
  • Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
    • Paralegal I & II Certification – 2019

 

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Section
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

Speeches and Publications

To Object or Not to Object: An Overview of Exceptions to Title Insurance Coverage,” AM Monthly Law Alert, January 2025

No Representation Without Representation: New Texas Law Allows Landowners to Exclude Land from a Municipalities Extraterritorial Jurisdiction,” AM Monthly Law Alert, May 2024

Nothing But a Number: How Obtaining a FinCEN Identifier Can Help You Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act,” AM Monthly Law Alert, January 2024

Security for a Tenant’s Obligations,” AM Monthly Law Alert, November 2023

Preparing for Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act,” AM Monthly Law Alert, October 2023

“Proposed Owner Disclosure Rules Will Affect Your Business” AM Monthly Newsletter, June 2022

“Final Rule Announced for New Owner Disclosure Requirements” AM Monthly Newsletter, October 2022