Walt Fair's impressive career in the legal and real estate industry reflects his dedication and expertise. He embarked on his legal journey by gaining admission to Baylor University School of Law before completing his undergraduate studies. In 1983, at the young age of 23, he earned his Juris Doctorate degree, making him one of the youngest lawyers in modern Texas history. His commitment to academic excellence was evident during his time as an undergraduate at Baylor, where he received recognition by being named to the Dean's Distinguished Academic Honor List.
Walt's involvement in the land title business dates back to 1976, and he served as the Managing Director of Home Abstract and Title Company until 2003. Notably, in 1991, he was honored with the title of Stewart Title Guaranty Company's Texas Young Titleman of the Year.
As an educator, Walt serves as an adjunct professor at a local college and holds licenses from the Texas Real Estate Commission to instruct various courses, including Principles of Real Estate, Real Estate Law, Promulgated Contract Forms, Law of Contracts, and Law of Agency, along with continuing education electives. His legal expertise is recognized through licenses to practice law granted by the Texas Supreme Court, Colorado Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, and the United States Supreme Court.
In addition to his legal and educational roles, Walt has been actively involved in leadership positions. He served as Chairman of the Board of Synergy Bank, SSB, and Synergy Mortgage Corporation. Currently, he holds the position of President at RE/MAX Centex, Realtors, earning him the distinction of RE/MAX of Texas Broker/Owner of the Year in both 2012 and 2014.
The Law Firm of Walt Fair, PLLC, primarily focuses on representing financial institutions, investors, developers, builders, and individuals in real estate transactions. The firm serves as a fee attorney office for a Fidelity National Title Insurance Company agency and successfully closes over a thousand real estate transactions annually. Additionally, the firm handles a multitude of transactions for its bank clientele and offers IRC § 1031 qualified intermediary services.
Walt's extensive experience extends to the formation and operation of complex series limited liability companies, effectively utilizing their liability compartmentalization feature.
Noteworthy financial institution clients include Alliance Bank Central Texas, Central National Bank, Community Bank & Trust, Fidelity Bank of Texas, First Guaranty Bank, First National Bank of Bosque County, First National Bank of Evant, First National Bank of Gatesville, TFNB The First National Bank of McGregor, First National Bank of Oglesby, National United, PointWest Bank, Lonestar Ag Credit FLCA, and Highway District 9 Credit Union.
In his community involvement, Walt has served as Director of Lorena State Bank, President of the Board of Trustees of Waco Baptist Academy, Trustee of Vanguard College Preparatory School, President of Baylor Fast Break Club, District Director of Baylor University School of Law Alumni Association, Director of Strecker Museum Associates, Director of Boys and Girls Club of Waco, Judge of McLennan County Mock Trial Competition, and Commodore of Ridgewood Yacht Club. Walt Fair's multifaceted expertise and commitment to excellence continue to make a lasting impact on his field and community.
