Craig D. Valenta, Real Estate Attorney in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX
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Craig D. Valenta is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
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- Houston, TEXAS
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- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from Houston, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
About Craig D. Valenta: Craig D. Valenta is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Craig's practice areas in Houston
Craig concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Craig handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Houston, Texas
Craig takes real estate matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Biography
Craig D. Valenta, real estate attorney serving Houston
Craig D. Valenta is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Craig works from Houston, Texas and takes on real estate matters across the region.
Craig is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on an array of real estate matters. He strives to provide his clients with clear and efficiently drafted documents to accomplish their goals and business purposes.
Throughout his career, and since joining Wilson Cribbs + Goren in 2021, Craig has focused his practice on commercial real estate law, gaining extensive experience in various aspects of the field, exemplified by earning Board Certification in Commercial Real Estate Law in 2023.
A native Houstonian, Craig earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government and Political Science from the University of Texas at Austin, with minors in Business Foundations and Sociology. Inspired by his passion for real estate and law, he went on to attend South Texas College of Law Houston, where he concentrated his studies on transactional real estate law.
Craig is committed to providing clear and unambiguous drafting for his clients, ensuring that their legal documents are precise, comprehensive, and tailored to their specific needs on a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including:
- Facilitating the purchase of land for developers across industrial, multifamily, retail, office and master-planned community projects;
- Negotiating the purchase and sale of completed improvements on industrial, multifamily, retail and office projects;
- Advising on and negotiating encumbrances and other development-related agreements ancillary to commercial project development;
- Negotiating loan and joint venture agreements ancillary to commercial project development; and
- Representing landlords and tenants in leasing of industrial, retail and office spaces.
Outside of his legal practice, Craig is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his wife, Colleen, and exploring the Houston area with their corgi – Archie.
How Craig handles real estate matters
Craig is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on an array of real estate matters. He strives to provide his clients with clear and efficiently drafted documents to accomplish their goals and business purposes. Throughout his career, and since joining Wilson Cribbs + Goren in 2021, Craig has focused his practice on commercial real estate law, gaining extensive experience in various…
The kind of cases Craig takes
Craig reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Craig studied and practices
South Texas College of Law Houston
J.D. · 2017
Craig studied at J.D. in South Texas College of Law Houston.
Law school and academic background
Craig completed J.D. in South Texas College of Law Houston. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Craig runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Craig's legal honors and published work
Craig has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
Locations
Craig D. Valenta's office in Houston
Craig's primary office is at 1233 West Loop South, Suite 800, Houston, Texas, 77027. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Craig D. Valenta — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Craig usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Craig charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Craig will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Craig
Craig discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Craig confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Craig's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Craig D. Valenta
How much does it cost to hire Craig for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Craig walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Craig offer a free consultation?
Craig charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Craig's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in Texas typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Craig gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Craig take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Craig is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Craig will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Craig?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Craig will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Craig accepting new real estate clients right now?
Craig's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas
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