Fort Worth, TX, Mar. 3, 2011 – Law firm Winstead PC announced that they have expanded their commercial real estate practice in Fort Worth, beginning with the relocation of Shareholder Noelle Garsek to the Fort Worth Office. Garsek has been a part of Winstead's commercial real estate practice since 2001. Her legal experience includes all aspects of commercial real estate, with an emphasis on acquisitions, dispositions and development of real property, commercial leasing transactions, and healthcare real estate.

Winstead is known for its sophisticated level of commercial real estate experience in Texas and nationally, and Garsek is excited about the prospect of building Winstead's real estate practice further in Tarrant County. Garsek said her practice in Tarrant County will benefit from Winstead's deep bench of commercial real estate attorneys and that she will continue expanding services to benefit clients in North Texas and nationally. Winstead has over 63 attorneys that focus on commercial real estate development, investments and finance.

Garsek has been named one of the region's "ThirtySomething's to watch in Commercial Real Estate" and one of the "Best Women Lawyers in Dallas" by local magazines in the Dallas/Fort Worth region, and she was part of the legal team that helped develop the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. She is known for her strong work ethic and energetic leadership.

Named a Texas Rising Star in Commercial Real Estate, Garsek is a member of The Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council, and the International Council of Shopping Centers. She is a member of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and The Real Estate Council (TREC), and she is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas and the Tarrant County Bar Association. Garsek received her J.D. cum laude from SMU Dedman School of Law and was managing editor of SMU Law Review Association.

Winstead is among the largest business law firms in Texas. Winstead attorneys and consultants serve as trusted advisors to mid-market and large businesses, providing a core range of legal services that are critical to their operation and success. From its well-known reputation in real estate and financial services to its corporate and high-stakes litigation practice, Winstead delivers practical knowledge and responsive service. And it's all backed by a get-it-done attitude. Winstead has offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and The Woodlands, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. For detailed information about Winstead, visit www.winstead.com.