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Shae Keefe

Senior Counsel

Houston
phone: 713.525.6276
fax: 713.647.6884

email: [email protected]

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Overview

Shae represents public entities and private businesses in real estate-related litigation in connection with high-profile projects.

Shae is a veteran litigator who assists clients with a variety of real estate-related disputes, including eminent domain litigation. Her clients span multiple business operations, including midstream oil and gas assets, surface transportation infrastructure, and flood mitigation projects, among other areas. She also routinely counsels public entities engaged in high-profile infrastructure projects. She also has significant experience in a variety of commercial litigation and insurance disputes.

Shae has represented clients in both state and federal courts, and her deep understanding of Texas state law—as well as the state’s real estate industry—provides clients with valuable insight into how to account for litigation risk and to develop strategies that accomplish their overall business and legal objectives.

Shae is a frequent writer and speaker on a variety of topics, including legal and professional ethics, crisis management, and Texas condemnation law.

Industry

Real Estate, Development & Construction

Services

Commercial Litigation

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Public Law

Recognition

Thomson Reuters' Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2018-2019

Education

J.D., South Texas College of Law
B.A., University of South Florida
- Criminology

Admissions

Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas

Professional Memberships and Certifications

American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
FBI InfraGard Houston Alliance (Legal, Oil & Gas, Transportation Special Interest Groups)
Greater Houston Port Bureau, Advocacy Committee (Member, 2021 - Present)
Houston Association of Women Attorneys
Houston Bar Association (Veterans Legal Initiative; Golf Tournament Committee (Member, 2017; Co-Chair, 2018; Member, 2019))
Houston Bar Foundation Fellow (2022 - Present)
International Right of Way Association
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Texas Bar Foundation Life Fellow (Nominating Committee, 2020 – 2021)
Texas Bar College
Women’s Energy Network (Corporate Membership Co-Chair, 2018)

Experience

Representing oil and gas pipeline company as eminent domain litigation and transactional counsel in connection with construction of a 509-mile crude pipeline, through portions of Texas from Midland County to Harris County.
Representing oil and gas pipeline company as eminent domain litigation and transactional counsel in connection with construction of a 504-mile natural gas liquids pipeline, through portions of Texas from Brown County to San Jacinto County.
Representing oil and gas pipeline company as eminent domain litigation and transactional counsel in connection with the construction of a 65-mile pipeline through portions of Texas from Harris County to Brazoria County.
Representing a municipality as eminent domain litigation and transactional counsel in connection with the construction of a farm-to-market road expansion project.
Representing a municipality as eminent domain litigation and transactional counsel in connection with the construction of a flood risk management project.
Second chair on a trial team that received a unanimous jury verdict while defending a client in a car accident case involving disputed liability.
Obtained a favorable trial result in which her client was required to pay approximately half of what Plaintiff was offered in pre-trial settlement negotiations.
Won a jury trial in Deer Park Municipal Court for a commercial driver's traffic citation, resulting in a dismissal of all charges, allowing the driver's record to remain clear.
Obtained motion for summary judgment on res judicata grounds in car wreck subrogation action by Plaintiff's insurance company.
Obtained motion for summary judgment for apartment building manager in property damage claim.
Obtained motion for summary judgment for insurance company and independent appraiser in Hurricane Ike claim. Plaintiff appealed, but the appeal was dismissed.
Obtained motion for summary judgment for insurance company, sued by a third party.
Obtained motion for summary judgment for trucking company in case involving personal injuries after motor vehicle accident.

Legal Updates | June 13, 2023

Regulatory Consistency Act Would Bring Sweeping Changes for Local Governments in Texas

Legal Updates | June 01, 2023

Surplus Funds from Tax Sales are a Property Interest

Legal Updates | January 30, 2023

February 1, 2023: Deadline for Eminent Domain Reporting (Even if You HAVEN'T Used It This Year)

Legal Updates | July 13, 2022

Proposed Texas Bullet Train Has Eminent Domain Authority

Articles | December 31, 2018

Co-author, "Recent Developments in Pipeline Condemnation Law," Vol. 28, The Advocate: Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas, Winter 2019

Speaking Engagements | February 2021

Author and co-presenter, "Eminent Domain and Condemnation in Texas," Continuing education presentation for County and District Clerks' Association of Texas, Winter Conference

Speaking Engagements | July 2019

Co-author and presenter, "Right-of-Way Acquisition: Perspective on Pre-suit Negotiations," Continuing legal education presentation for attorneys, CLE International Eminent Domain Conference

Speaking Engagements | April 2019

Co-author and presenter, "The Intersection of the TCPA and Civil Litigation: Don't Get Anti-SLAPPed!" Continuing legal education presentation for attorneys, Katy Bar Association - Monthly Meeting

Speaking Engagements | February 2015

Co-author and presenter, "How To Avoid a SCANDAL: Consider It 'Handled' - A Legal Approach to Crisis Management," Continuing education presentation for attorneys and environmental professionals, NORA Environmental, Health & Safety Forum

Speaking Engagements | June 2014

Co-presenter, "Welcome to the Twitterverse: Rules, Strategies and Advice Regarding Social Media Use by Prospective, Current and Past Employees," Continuing education presentation for attorneys and claims professionals, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance - Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Conference

Speaking Engagements | March 2014

Co-author and presenter, "I Bet You Didn't Know: The ‘Ins & Outs' of Ethical Decisions that Might Surprise the Most Ethical of You," Continuing education presentation for claims professionals, Houston Claims Association

Media Mentions | June 23, 2022

Law360: Husch Blackwell Adds Winstead RE Litigator In Houston (log-in required)

News Releases | June 21, 2022

Shae Keefe Joins Husch Blackwell's Texas-Based Public Law Team

Outside the Office

Shae is an avid Houston and Tampa professional sports fan, but her favorite sport is college football (Go Bulls and Roll Tide!).

Shae’s favorite things about Houston are the Rodeo, the diverse and world-class restaurant scene and the ability to play golf year-round. She and her husband enjoy traveling to see family and friends, attending sporting events, and the occasional beach or mountain vacation.

Community Leadership

The 100 Club (Board of Directors)
Allies in Hope (Board Member)
Asia Society
Child Advocates (Friend of Child Advocates)
Houston Area Urban League (Co-Chair Equal Opportunity Day Gala, 2021)
Houston Food Bank (HBA Food from the Bar campaign chair 2016, 2021, 2022)
Houston Golf Association (Annual Table Host, First Tee Luncheon)
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (Wine Events Committeeman 2021 – present; Sharks R Us BBQ Cooking Team)
Kappa Delta Houston Alumnae Chapter (President, 2018 – 2020)
The Montrose Center (Montrose Society; Co-Chair Out for Good Gala, 2019)