Atty. W. Drew Mallender

Atty. W. Drew Mallender

W. Drew Mallender practices in the areas of real estate and finance.

San Antonio San Antonio 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About W. Drew Mallender at a glance

W. Drew Mallender is a Partner based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Pulman LeFlore Pullen & Reed LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992), District of Columbia (1993), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1995). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1992) and Trinity University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • W. Drew Mallender practices in the areas of real estate and finance
  • Mr. Mallender represents lenders, developers, and owners in commercial real estate transactions, development, and finance
  • He advises clients on entity formation and governance, structuring partnerships and joint ventures, negotiating and structuring complex transactions and contracts, and real estate development planning, entitlements and compliance matters
  • Mr. Mallender’s 30 years of experience offers a broad background in commercial real estate, transactional law
  • For over a decade, Mr. Mallender was the owner and managing partner of a San Antonio based commercial real estate development company, which developed, owned and managed medical office and general office projects, memory care facilities, quick service restaurants, and mixed-use projects throughout the San Antonio Metropolitan Area
  • Mr. Mallender previously practiced real estate transactional law with the McLean, Virginia law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP, advising clients on the structuring, negotiating and financing of complex multi-property, multi-state ventures for the acquisition and development of commercial real estate throughout the United States and Canada
  • As an attorney advisor to the U.S
  • Small Business Administration, he provided guidance and support to program managers and loan officers regarding the interpretation of, and compliance with, the SBA’s disaster loan program’s laws, policies and procedures
  • Mr. Mallender’s experience also extends to the oil and gas industry, government contract claims and compliance, and construction litigation

Practice Areas Explained

W. Drew Mallender's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Drew Mallender handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

W. Drew Mallender is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Construction Law

W. Drew Mallender is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 San Antonio 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 W. Drew Mallender

Where is W. Drew Mallender's law office located?
W. Drew Mallender's law practice is located in San Antonio, Texas. The firm is Pulman LeFlore Pullen & Reed LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Drew Mallender handle?
W. Drew Mallender focuses on business, real estate, construction, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has W. Drew Mallender practiced law?
W. Drew Mallender has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did W. Drew Mallender go to law school?
W. Drew Mallender earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact W. Drew Mallender for a consultation?
You can contact W. Drew Mallender 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.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1992
B.A.
Trinity University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1998
Texas
Admitted: 2020

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