John S. Moody, Jr. named Houston’s Lawyer of the Year for real estate matters

Moody Law Group has been recognized by its counterparts as a go-to firm for real estate law, with five of its attorneys receiving repeat recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

John S. Moody, Jr., the firm’s founder, was selected as Houston’s Lawyer of the Year for real estate law, and attorneys Julie Barry, Kelly Beaudry, Tania Hovel and Robert Walker were also again named among the city’s leading lawyers in that category.

All are board certified in commercial real estate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Mr. Moody, who was recognized for the ninth year by Best Lawyers, handles cases involving real estate development, leasing, acquisitions, and sales and financing, representing clients in all aspects of the industry.

Ms. Barry, who handles transaction law and represents small and midsize enterprises for the firm, and Ms. Beaudry, whose duties include purchase and sale, land development, leasing, and loan-related work, were each recognized for a fourth year.

In her fifth year on the Best Lawyers roster, Ms. Hovel focuses on commercial transactions, including retail, office and industrial leasing; acquisitions; sales and development; finance; and general corporate matters.

Mr. Walker, a Best Lawyers honoree every year since 2008, represents banks and lenders in commercial lending, including construction and mini-perm loans for projects such as apartments, condominiums, retail shopping centers, and medical office buildings.

“Excellence and consistency are hallmarks of this firm and these lawyers,” said Mr. Moody. “I am proud of their accomplishments and gratified to see them receive the recognition they deserve.”

Honorees are selected through Best Lawyers’ peer review evaluation process and the company’s researchers and fact checkers. To learn more, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.

About Moody Law Group, PLLC

Moody Law Group is a Houston-based law firm that focuses exclusively on complex commercial real estate matters. With a team composed of seasoned and board-certified real estate attorneys, the firm remains one of the most experienced and uniquely equipped teams to guide developers, property owners, financial institutions, investors, retailers, and private equity funds through their legal and real estate challenges. To learn more about Moody Law Group, visit www.moodylawgroup.com.

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