Phil Weller is a well-known real estate practitioner in Texas. As managing partner of DLA Piper’s Dallas Office, he has been involved in structuring equity investment, forming REITs, financials development and acquisitions, among other duties. Weller has been named a top real estate lawyer by several professional publications. In 2007, he was listed among the 500 Dealmakers in America. Before joining DLA Piper, Weller was a partner at Vinson & Elkins LLP for 25 years.