DALLAS – Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. (Munsch Hardt) is pleased to announce Brent A. Turman has joined its Dallas office as a Shareholder in its Litigation and Sports + Entertainment practice groups, based in Dallas. Turman will serve as co-chair of the Firm’s Sports + Entertainment practice group alongside Sunil H. Jamal in Houston.
Before joining Munsch Hardt, Turman was a partner at a Dallas-based law firm, where he handled high-stakes litigation matters and served as trial counsel in jury trials and arbitrations. His practice focuses on representing clients in the sports, media, and entertainment industries in complex business disputes, including litigation and arbitration involving real estate, ownership disputes, and commercial conflicts. In addition to his litigation practice, Turman has served as production counsel for films produced in Texas and advises clients across the entertainment and sports sectors on preparing and negotiating contracts.
In addition to his practice, Turman maintains an active role in professional and business organizations, including in leadership positions within the American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries, the State Bar of Texas’ Entertainment & Sports Law Section and the Entertainment Law Institute, the Dallas Bar Association’s Entertainment Art & Sports Law Section, and the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Leadership Dallas, among others. He is also a frequent speaker on trial strategy and litigation topics, regularly presenting to legal and industry audiences across the country.
Prior to the practice of law, Turman worked in film and television production, serving as an Associate Operations Producer for ESPN/ABC College Football. This experience informs his approach to how he advocates for his clients today, particularly in crafting clear and compelling narratives for judges, juries, and arbitrators.
“Brent brings a rare combination of first-chair trial experience and knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry,” said Jamal, co-chair of the Sports + Entertainment practice group. “From my perspective, his ability to complement our transactional work with strong litigation insight is incredibly valuable, particularly given his experience working with music artists, record labels, professional sports teams, and other industry participants. Brent understands both how deals are structured and where they can break down. That perspective strengthens how our sports and entertainment team advises our clients.”
Turman has been recognized by industry publications and peers for his work in media and entertainment law, including selection to Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers”; Benchmark Litigation Guide’s 2025 and 2026 “40 & Under” list; named to the Top 25 Media and Entertainment Attorneys in the United States by Attorney Intel; and various recognitions among top media and entertainment attorneys in the
United States. His experience and leadership will support the continued growth of the Firm’s Sports & Entertainment practice group and its service to clients across Texas and beyond.
“I’m thankful for the near-decade that I had at my prior firm representing entertainers, clients in the motion picture industry, studios, and decision-makers in professional sports in the courtroom,” said Turman. “But what made this move an easy decision was the resources that Munsch Hardt is putting behind its Sports + Entertainment practice group. I’m thrilled to work alongside Sunil and the rest of the team to build what we believe will become the pre-eminent practice group for the sports and entertainment industries in Texas.”
Turman earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and his bachelor’s degrees, also cum laude, from Southern Methodist University. He is admitted to practice in Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas.