Jonathan A. Aldaco, a partner at Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, is a Dallas-based lawyer that specializes in real estate disputes. His practice centers on protecting vital property rights and navigating complex conflicts, from eminent domain proceedings to intricate real estate deal challenges. Aldaco serves a broad spectrum of clients, encompassing developers and Fortune 500 companies. He frequently counsels landowners concerning governmental property acquisitions across diverse land classifications.
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Position

Partner

Career

Land may be a finite resource, but Jonathan’s enthusiasm for protecting the real property rights of clients is not. From eminent domain to real estate deals gone south, he blends practical advice with zealous advocacy tailored to each client’s individual situation.
Working closely with real estate developers, contractors, executives and businesses ranging from closely held companies to Fortune 500s, Jonathan’s approach to handling real estate disputes is both attentive and purposeful, always aiming to build strategies that take into consideration the client’s desired end result. As a real estate litigator, he achieves successful outcomes by carefully developing focused tactics that prioritize efficiency.

Within his commercial real estate litigation practice, Jonathan has gained extensive experience with eminent domain matters, having represented landowners in various types of takings including commercial, industrial and rural properties.

Memberships

  • Elizabeth Toon Charities
    • Host Committee
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
    • Life Fellows, 2021–present
    • Leadership Class, 2023
    • Social Committee Chair
    • Fellows, 2017–2021

Education

Education

  • JD, University of South Carolina School of Law, 2015
      • Merit-Based Scholarship Recipient
      • Phi Delta Fi Legal Honor Society
  • BS, Texas A&M University, 2012

Admissions

  • Texas
  • United States District Court for theNorthern, Southern and Eastern Districts ofTexas

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Key clients

  • B.H. Properties
  • Weber & Company
  • Total Ancillary Management
  • Maverick Oilfield Services
  • NIPCAM
  • The Munson Realty Company

Work highlights

Won motion to dismiss and awarded defense cost for former employee in breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation lawsuit.
Obtained injunction and temporary restraining order in boundary dispute. Concluded with full removal of encroachment at neighbor’s cost and payment of full attorneys’ fees and costs to client.
Represented hotel ownership group in a nationally covered, nine-figure complex and high-profile lawsuit. Concluded with favorable settlement funded by third-parties.