Chris DeWitt
Associate
Chris DeWitt represents landowners, developers, and investors in the negotiation, acquisition, development, leasing, and financing in all areas of commercial real estate law, including farm and ranch land.
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- Address4040 Broadway, Suite 430
Biography
Chris DeWitt represents landowners, developers, and investors in the negotiation, acquisition, development, leasing, and financing in all areas of commercial real estate law, including farm and ranch land. Prior to joining Uhl Fitzsimons, Chris worked as an Oil and Gas title attorney and escrow officer in San Antonio handling the closing of residential, commercial, and farm and ranch transactions.
Born and raised in San Antonio, Chris received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of the Incarnate Word where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He then earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he graduated Cum Laude.
Professional Qualifications
Board Certified, Commercial Real Estate Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2025
Admitted to the Texas State Bar (2018)
Admitted to the North Dakota State Bar (2019)
Education:
University of Incarnate Word B.B.A. Sports Management, summa cum laude, 2015
St. Mary’s University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2018
Representative Experience
- Representation of national and regional homebuilders in the acquisition of residential lots for home construction, as well as raw land for the development of residential subdivisions.
- Representation of developers and investors in the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and sale of commercial properties throughout Texas.
- Representation of landowners throughout Texas in the purchase and sale of farm and ranch properties.
- Representation of landowners in the negotiation of purchase option contracts for renewable energy development projects.
Professional Affiliations and Awards
- Real Estate Council of San Antonio
- Urban Land Institute