Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr PC is expanding its Texas team, bringing in a Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons LLP litigator as a shareholder in its Dallas office, along with three associates in its Dallas and Houston offices.
Sarah L. Rogers has joined Munsch Hardt's litigation practice, the firm announced this week, after spending the past three years at Thompson Coe. Additionally, the firm has added associates Connor Rose in its construction practice in Houston, Caroline Rumbolo in the litigation practice in Dallas and Hunter Taylor in the real estate practice in Dallas.
Rogers specializes in personal injury cases with an emphasis on trucking accidents, dram shop liability and premises liability. She also handles trade secret cases, construction and manufacturing cases. Her clients include bars and restaurants, property owners, product manufacturers and businesses involved in complex, multiparty disputes.
"I was drawn to Munsch Hardt because of its collaborative culture and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional client service," Rogers said in a statement. "The firm's full-service middle-market platform offers the perfect environment to grow my practice while working alongside talented colleagues dedicated to achieving practical, results-driven solutions for our clients."
Munsch Hardt CEO David Coligado said he thinks Rogers will make a strong addition to the firm.
"We are proud to welcome Sarah, who is an established and highly respected litigation attorney, to Munsch Hardt," Coligado said in a statement. "With her impressive track record and strong reputation, I am confident Sarah has a bright future ahead. We look forward to supporting her as she continues to build and thrive within our dynamic middle-market firm."
Rogers earned her law degree in 2004 from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law after earning her bachelor's degree in French and finance at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
She spent the first 14 years of her legal career at Thompson Coe, according to her LinkedIn profile. She then moved to Crain Lewis Brogdon LLP, now known as Crain Brogdon LLP, for five years before returning to Thompson Coe in 2022.
Rogers was not immediately available for additional comment.
As for the three new associates, Coligado said he is glad to welcome them to the team.
"We are excited to bring on board three talented associates — Connor Rose, Caroline Rumbolo, and Hunter Taylor — each poised for this new chapter in their careers," Coligado said in a statement. "They will play a vital role in supporting our booming construction, litigation, and real estate practices, further strengthening the depth and expertise of our firm."
Rose is a construction attorney who represents owners, developers, general contractors and design professionals in all stages of the construction process. He earned his law degree in 2019 from the University of Georgia School of Law. He worked two years at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, then joined Munsch Hardt for two-and-a-half years. In 2024, he moved to real estate investment firm Hines but is now returning to Munsch Hardt.
Rumbolo guides clients through various business-related disputes, including breach of contracts, landlord-tenant issues and complex commercial matters, plus advises on compliance and regulatory matters. She earned her law degree in 2022 from SMU's Dedman School of Law. She worked as a law clerk with Kessler Collins PC, then joined the firm as an associate shortly after law school.
Taylor advises clients on real estate transactions, including financing, structuring, acquisition and development across a variety of property types. He earned his law degree in 2017 from Louisiana State University's Paul M. Hebert Law Center. He worked for Shamoun & Norman LLP for three years, then moved to construction and real estate firm Griffith Davison LLP for four years.
Munsch Hardt was founded in Dallas in 1985 and now has more than 160 attorneys in three offices.
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