 OverviewBrandon is a commercial litigator focusing his practice on complex business disputes, including director, officer and investor litigation, business divorces and partnership breakups, contractual disputes, fiduciary litigation and real estate controversies. He has extensive experience guiding business owners, corporate officers and real estate companies through every stage of litigation – pre-suit, trial and appeals – while targeting and navigating strategies and options best suited to protect client’s financial and business interests. Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Brandon served as a Summer Associate in Munsch Hardt’s Dallas office. He formerly served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Alan D. Albright in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas. Memberships
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Florida State University Seminole Club of North Texas (Board Member)
- Dallas Bar Association (Business Litigation Section)
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Clerkships
- The Honorable Alan D. Albright, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas (Judicial Intern)
OverviewBrandon is a commercial litigator focusing his practice on complex business disputes, including director, officer and investor litigation, business divorces and partnership breakups, contractual disputes, fiduciary litigation and real estate controversies. He has extensive experience guiding business owners, corporate officers and real estate companies through every stage of litigation – pre-suit, trial and appeals – while targeting and navigating strategies and options best suited to protect client’s financial and business interests. Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Brandon served as a Summer Associate in Munsch Hardt’s Dallas office. He formerly served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Alan D. Albright in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas. ExperienceOfficer, Director & Partner LitigationRepresented the limited partners of a real estate partnership in breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and breach of contract litigation against the general partner pertaining to a $150 MM fraudulent [more]Represented the limited partners of a real estate partnership in breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and breach of contract litigation against the general partner pertaining to a $150 MM fraudulent loan and unauthorized sale of a 250-acre commercial property. After litigating in the trial and relevant appellate court, Munsch Hardt negotiated a favorable settlement that divorced our clients from the partnership and remedied the limited partners for the general partner’s malfeasance. [less]Fraudulent Transfer Litigation + Appellate VictoryRepresented a lending institution in breach of contract and intentional fraudulent transfer litigation against a business that misappropriated funds and concealed property through a shell [more]Represented a lending institution in breach of contract and intentional fraudulent transfer litigation against a business that misappropriated funds and concealed property through a shell game of entities and transfers. After securing a full-ask final judgment after a motion summary judgment, the defendant appealed each aspect of the trial court litigation. Munsch Hardt successfully defeated the appeal and the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment in our client’s favor. [less]Officer, Director & Investor Litigation Represented minority investors in breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and breach of contract litigation against officers and directors pertaining to millions in misappropriated company funds [more]Represented minority investors in breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and breach of contract litigation against officers and directors pertaining to millions in misappropriated company funds and insurance fraud. While litigating in the trial court, Munsch Hardt secured a favorable settlement severing the investors from the poisoned entity and obtaining redemption of interests while maneuvering implications of a then-ongoing DOJ investigation leading to indictment of the bad-acting officers. [less]Investor & Partner LitigationRepresented the majority partner of a developer and manager of retirement communities in a dispute brought by a minority partner asserting breach of contract, fraud, fraudulent [more]Represented the majority partner of a developer and manager of retirement communities in a dispute brought by a minority partner asserting breach of contract, fraud, fraudulent inducement and conversion claims spanning more than 20 years. While litigating in the trial court, Munsch Hardt negotiated a favorable mediation settlement, detaching our client from his unreasonable partner and retaining full control of his business. [less]Breach of Contract + Trial VictoryRepresented a Dallas entrepreneur in a breach of contract and promissory estoppel case arising out of the construction and installation of mechanical equipment against a multinational [more]Represented a Dallas entrepreneur in a breach of contract and promissory estoppel case arising out of the construction and installation of mechanical equipment against a multinational engineering conglomerate. Munsch Hardt served as lead trial counsel and successfully obtained a full and unanimous jury verdict for all requested damages. [less]Tortious Interference + Arbitration VictoryRepresented a group of homebuyers in breach of contract and tortious interference cases involving the wrongful termination of home purchasing agreements as part of a national builder’s [more]Represented a group of homebuyers in breach of contract and tortious interference cases involving the wrongful termination of home purchasing agreements as part of a national builder’s scheme and acquisition strategy. Through a full arbitration proceeding, Munsch Hardt secured a favorable arbitration award, including attorney’s fees and punitive damages. [less]Real Estate LitigationRepresented a property owner in litigation against neighboring landowner for enforcement of Private Development Agreement to prevent improper high-density residential development [more]Represented a property owner in litigation against neighboring landowner for enforcement of Private Development Agreement to prevent improper high-density residential development that sought to strip our client from city-allocated residential units and hinder future development efforts. After securing a favorable injunction in the trial court, the Defendant filed an interlocutory appeal. While the appeal was pending, Munsch Hardt negotiated a settlement resolving the litigation and various City zoning and permitting matters. [less]Commercial Landlord-Tenant LitigationRegularly represents commercial landlords in breach of contract cases against commercial tenants and guarantors, securing numerous favorable dispositive summary judgments, [more]Regularly represents commercial landlords in breach of contract cases against commercial tenants and guarantors, securing numerous favorable dispositive summary judgments, settlements and garnishments. [less]
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