Rob Killen

Rob is a shareholder and Vice-President of the firm. He is a land use attorney specializing in development rights, creation of special districts, annexation, zoning, and governmental relations. He represents developers and property owners before various boards and commissions in the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, and area municipalities. Rob also represents clients in understanding, proposing and opposing revisions to the City of San Antonio Unified Development Code. He is often invited to speak to various groups on issues related to land use law.

Rob attended law school at the University of Tulsa, where he served as articles editor of the Tulsa Law Review. He earned a political science degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he was elected president of the Student Government Association. Rob maintains his involvement with UTSA by serving as President of the Alumni Association. He is also active in community organizations, including the North Chamber of Commerce.

Law: University of Tulsa (J.D., with honors); Tulsa Law Review (Articles Editor); Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity (President); Author, Comment, “The Achilles Heel of Dress Codes: The Definition of Proper Attire in Public Schools”, Tulsa Law Review (2001); CALI Award - Criminal Procedure.

Undergraduate: University of Texas at San Antonio (B.A. - Political Science); UTSA Student Government (President); Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity (President); Rowdy Express (Editor-in-Chief); Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Findling Award for Outstanding Leadership.

Community Involvement: UTSA Alumni Association Board of Directors (President, 2009-1011); San Antonio North Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Business Development Chair, 2011); VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority Citizen's Advisory Council; Real Estate Council of San Antonio; Bexar County Amateur Sports Facilities Committee; LCA San Antonio Alumni Association (President, 2005-2006); Camelot I Neighborhood Planning Team; South Central San Antonio Community Planning Team; IH-10 East Corridor Planning Team.

Honors: North Chamber Young Professional Award for Professional Leadership (2010); Scene in SA Rising Star Attorney (2009); San Antonio Business Journal 40 Under Forty Rising Stars (2008); UTSA Alumni Association Board Member of the Year (2008); LCA San Antonio Alumni Association Golden Lamp Award (2007); LCA - UTSA Golden Lion Alumni Award (2003).

Notable Case: Karm v. City of Castroville, 219 S.W.3d 61 (2006) (successful challenge of illegal annexation)