Team Profile / Judson V. Sutherland
Judson V. Sutherland
Partner
Phone: (512) 637-4956
Fax: (512) 637-4958
jsutherland@hsklegal.com
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law
- Juris Doctor degree
- Member, Board of Advocates
- Certified Mediator
- Davidson College
- B.A. Political Science, Spanish
- Captain, Division I Varsity Tennis Team
Practice Areas
Mr. Sutherland’s areas of practice include:
- Real Estate, emphasis on:
- Acquisitions and divestitures
- Commercial, retail and office leasing
- Sale leaseback transactions
- Multi-unit real estate development and financing
- Structuring real estate investments.
- Real Estate Litigation arising out of:
- Foreclosures
- Leasehold disputes
- Real estate conveyances
- Secured transactions
- Joint venture and limited partnership disputes
- Mechanic’s lien claims
- Adverse possession and other title disputes
- Easements
- Injunctions
- Usury claims
- Contractual disputes
- Business and Corporate emphasis on the planning and
formation of business entities, including:
- Corporations
- Special purpose entities
- Partnerships and limited liability companies
- Private placement
- Structuring, negotiating, and documenting transactions
- Formation and review of employment agreements
- Non-competition agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Independent contractor agreements
- Consulting agreements
- Business related contracts
- Business and Corporate Litigation involving:
- Fraud
- Misrepresentation
- Libel
- Slander
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Tortuous interference with existing and contemplated contracts
- Violation and enforcement of non-competition agreements
- Theft of trade secrets
- Violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
These matters often involve contract disputes, warranty claims, collection matters, real estate disputes, franchise litigation, and general corporate litigation among multiple parties, and frequently arise from complex business relationships.
Profession Affiliations
Mr. Sutherland’s profession affiliations include:
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association, Business Law Section and Litigation Section
- Austin Bar Association
- Real Estate Council of Austin
Civic and Charitable Activities and Affiliations
- Chairman of the Leadership Council, Catalyst 8 for the Long Center for the Performing Arts
- Chair, Membership/Recruiting Committee, 2005-06
- Chairman of the Board, Young Texans Society of The University of Texas Club;
- Membership Committee
- Corporate Council, The Long Center for the Performing Arts
- Mentor and Tutor, The University of Texas Intercollegiate Athletics Department
- Board of Directors, Society of Lone Star Clubs
- The Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge #201
- President, Davidson College Alumni in Austin Chapter
Personal
Judson V. Sutherland was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish from Davidson College. He was also Captain of the Division I Varsity Tennis Team while at Davidson College. He then attended The University of Texas School of Law. Judson is a member of the Real Estate Council of Austin, Chamber of Commerce, and Young Texans Society of The University of Texas Club. His main hobbies outside of business and contributing to various organizations are tennis and enjoying Town Lake. Judson and his wife, Wendy, currently reside in Austin, Texas.