Atty. Kevin M. Beiter

Atty. Kevin M. Beiter

Kevin represents a diverse clientele in virtually all aspects of the energy industry. With a background in petroleum geology, he has operated and participated in oil and gas exploration and development projects across North America.

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Profile Summary

About Kevin M. Beiter at a glance

Kevin M. Beiter is a real estate, m&a, construction, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at McGinnis Lochridge. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar. Educated at Saint Mary's University (J.D., 1984) and The University of Texas (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kevin represents a diverse clientele in virtually all aspects of the energy industry
  • With a background in petroleum geology, he has operated and participated in oil and gas exploration and development projects across North America
  • As a transactional lawyer, he has represented owners and operators with documentation, due diligence, and business counseling for acquisitions and divestitures and for exploration and operation
  • As a trial lawyer, he has represented plaintiffs and defendants, both majors and independents, in energy and environmental disputes before administrative agencies and at all levels of state and federal courts in Texas, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and New Mexico
  • Kevin has international experience in the Americas, including Central America and Canada, and in West Africa, Eastern Europe, and Australia
  • Kevin is Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Specialization
  • He has been listed in Best Lawyers©, Oil & Gas Law since 2007 and Natural Resources Law since 1995, as well as in Litigation focusing on Construction, Environmental, Real Estate, Mergers and Acquisitions since 2011
  • He has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters service, (2003-2015)
  • Kevin is a recognized speaker, lecturer, and author on the energy industry and related policy matters

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin M. Beiter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin M. Beiter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Kevin M. Beiter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Construction Law

Kevin M. Beiter is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Kevin M. Beiter is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kevin M. Beiter

Where is Kevin M. Beiter's law office located?
Kevin M. Beiter's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is McGinnis Lochridge. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin M. Beiter handle?
Kevin M. Beiter focuses on real estate, m&a, construction, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Kevin M. Beiter go to law school?
Kevin M. Beiter earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Kevin M. Beiter for a consultation?
You can contact Kevin M. Beiter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kevin M. Beiter received?
Kevin M. Beiter's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law.

Education

J.D.
Saint Mary's University
- 1984
B.A.
The University of Texas
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified, Oil Gas and Mineral Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1989
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Natural Resources Law since 1995 and Oil & Gas Law since 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Litigation focusing on Construction, Environmental, Real Estate, Mergers and Acquisitions since 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters service, (2003-2015)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar

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