J. Keith Windle

Keith Windle advises banks and developers on real estate finance, banking law, commercial lending, foreclosures, and low-income housing projects nationwide.

Description

Professional Overview

Keith Windle is the chairman of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and a senior member of the Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. His legal work focuses on real estate finance, development, and banking-related matters. He advises banks, financial institutions, developers, and investors on complex real estate and lending transactions.

Areas of Practice

Primary Practice Areas

Real Estate Finance and Development
Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Lending
Foreclosure Law
Retail Property Leasing
Low-Income Housing Investment and Development

Real Estate & Banking Experience

Keith maintains a broad real estate practice with a strong focus on representing banks and financial institutions in the management and disposition of distressed loans and assets. His work includes note sales, property sales, and foreclosure matters.

He also regularly represents developers, lenders, and investors involved in low-income housing tax credit projects and other multi-family housing transactions.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Samford University, 1995

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

The University of Alabama, 1988

Honors & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year

Banking and Finance Law, Birmingham (2025)

Best Lawyers in America® Recognition

Banking and Finance Law (2026)
Real Estate Law (2026)
Tax Law (2026)