Richard (“Rick”) C. Lievens - Houston, TX
Attorney at Barsalou & Associates, PLLC
Real Estate Lawyers in Houston, TX
4635 Southwest Freeway Suite 580 Houston, TX 77027
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Houston Real Estate Lawyer
Updated: 03/09/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate
- Probate
- Lending
Attorney Information
Overview
Richard (“Rick”) C. Lievens, was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 1979, and is board certified in Property Owners’ Association Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has served as committee member of the State Bar of Texas Condominium and Cooperative Housing Committee, has served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Houston Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (1985-1990), including chapter President in 1987, and is a former adjunct instructor of Real Estate Law, Contracts, and Community Association Law at the University of Houston Real Estate Institute.
For over 45 years, Rick has practiced law in the areas of real estate, probate, and lending, with an emphasis in community association matters. His community association practice includes developer representation, homeowner/condominium association representation, drafting/interpretation of documentation (Declaration, Bylaws, and the like) collection of maintenance assessments, and deed restriction enforcement.
Prior to his affiliation with Barsalou & Associates P.L.L.C., Rick was a partner in the law firm of Frank, Elmore, Lievens, Slaughter & Turet L.L.P., a distinguished Houston law firm which focused on real estate, lending, and condominium development.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Houston Law Center,
Houston,
Texas, 1979
Doctor of Jurisprudence
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University of Houston Law Center,
Houston,
Texas, 1979
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Non Legal Education
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St. Edwards University, 1976
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
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St. Edwards University, 1976
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- Frank, Elmore, Lievens, Slaughter & Turet L.L.P., Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Former Adjunct Instructor of Real Estate Law, Contracts, and Community Association Law at the University of Houston Real Estate Institute
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1979
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Property Owners’ Association Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas Condominium and Cooperative Housing Committee (Committee Member)
- Board of Directors of the Greater Houston Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, 1985-1990
- Chapter President, Greater Houston Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, 1987
Contact
4635 Southwest Freeway
Suite 580
Houston, TX 77027
Phone: 713-396-3871
Fax: 713-650-8745
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.barsalou.com
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