About Kenneth
Kenneth McKay is an attorney specializing in business law, with a diverse range of experience across several sectors, including real estate, construction, energy, oil and gas, and health care law. He is the principal at McKay Law Offices, located at 5110 Pocahontas Street in Bellaire, Texas. Admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1988, Mr. McKay has dedicated over three decades to practicing law, developing a robust portfolio of legal expertise. He earned his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1988, the same year he began his legal career. Prior to law school, Mr. McKay obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Mississippi in 1985.
This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both legal and financial matters. As a result, the attorney can effectively navigate complex business transactions and litigation. Mr. McKay's practice areas are extensive. They encompass alternative dispute resolution, business law, consumer rights, health care, commercial litigation, oil, gas and energy resources, real estate, entertainment, construction, arbitration, and contracts. His ability to handle a variety of legal issues makes him a versatile attorney, capable of addressing the needs of his clients across different industries. He is also admitted to practice before several federal courts, including the U.S.
District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of Texas, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Active in the legal community, Mr. McKay is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, DRI, Houston Bar Association, International Right of Way Association, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute. The Texas Association of Defense Counsel. His involvement in these organizations highlights his commitment to staying informed about developments in the law and advocating for the interests of his clients. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and serves as an approved instructor for the Texas Real Estate Commission MCE courses, further demonstrating his dedication to legal education. In 2015, Mr.
McKay faced a significant legal challenge when he and his company were ordered to cease offering unregistered investments in mineral royalty rights. This action stemmed from a prior conviction for securities fraud in 1998, where he was found guilty of fraudulently raising $8 million from investors. Despite this past incident, Mr. McKay has maintained an active legal practice, serving clients in various sectors, including business, real estate, and energy law. His continued involvement in multiple professional organizations shows his commitment to the legal profession and his resilience in overcoming challenges throughout his career.
