
Gagan Khan
Principal Attorney
Gagan Khan has over a decade of experience in litigation involving corporate and real estate matters. With a foundation in finance and accounting, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to developing case strategies rooted in both legal reasoning and financial awareness. Her approach prioritizes open communication, trust, and a thoughtful understanding of each client’s specific circumstances.
Gagan has also contributed to legal education as an instructor at the University of Houston Law Center’s Consumer Law Clinic and has been appointed by three judges to serve as a Special Commissioner in eminent domain proceedings. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for three consecutive years, named a Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyer for four years, and featured in local media for her work.
Her legal experience includes supporting corporate expansion, guiding real estate dispute resolution, and working on complex matters involving intellectual property, commercial construction, and oil and gas shareholder issues. Gagan Khan is committed to serving both her clients and her broader community with professionalism and care.
Education
- Juris Doctorate, Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California
- B.A., Finance (Honors, Summa Cum Laude), University of Houston, Houston, Texas
- Certified Accounting Program, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Texas
- Supreme Court of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Professional Associations
- Houston Bar Association
Representative Matters
- Orchestrated the expansion of a $100 million corporation from Texas to Florida, ensuring seamless legal and strategic execution.
- Secured the assets of a global humidifier company in a complex real estate dispute (K&B Properties L.P., Cause Nos. 511018-401, 511018-402, 2022-78679, 14-23-00435-CV, Harris County, Texas).
- Resolved disputes between a national home builder and its contractor, preserving critical business relationships.
- Litigated intellectual property rights for a software developer against a licensee (Vis’D Solutions, Inc. & Senarc Systems LLC, Cause No. 21-DCV-283787, Fort Bend County, Texas).
- Represented a commercial building owner in claims against a civil engineer and contractor (Cause No. 2018-88213, Harris County, Texas).
- Facilitated a $5 million oil and gas business share buyout, resolving shareholder disputes with precision.
- Expertly managed the partition of real estate for divorcing business partners, ensuring equitable outcomes.
Honors and Recognitions
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2020–2022
- Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyer, 2019–2022
- Nominee, Houston Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40
- Appointed Special Commissioner, Condemnation Cases, by Judges George Barnstone, LaShawn Williams, and Lesley Briones
Professional Engagements
- Instructor, Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Liens in Real Estate
- Instructor, University of Houston Law Center, Consumer Law Clinic
- Speaker and Panelist, Women in Corporate Tax Law, University of Houston Law Center, 2021
- Speaker and Panelist, Houston Bar Association, 2022
Pro Bono and Community Involvement
- ASPCA
- Houston Bar Association Veteran’s Clinic
- Houston Bar Association Tax Clinic
Prior Experience
- Judicial Clerk, Honorable Barry Russell, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- Law Clerk, Steve Cooley, Los Angeles County District Attorney