Theo

A. Bruton

Senior Attorney
Dallas
500 N. Akard Street, Suite 4000
Dallas, TX 75201-6605
D.214.880.1036
E.tbruton@munsch.com

Overview

Theo’s practice focuses on the ownership and development of commercial real estate such as retail, industrial, and multifamily projects. Theo assists clients through all phases of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, leasing, development, and dispositions. Theo has significant experience with drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, financing documents, development agreements, and easement agreements.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Theo served as in-house legal counsel for a prominent commercial real estate developer providing full-scale development services to nationally recognized retail and restaurant tenants. This role gave Theo a unique perspective from the business-side of commercial development, which benefits him in understanding the immediate and long-term business objectives of clients.

Education

  • Texas A&M University School of Law, J.D.
    • Texas A&M Law Review
    • Dean's List
  • Baylor University, B.B.A., cum laude
    • Dean's List

Admission

  • Texas

Achievements

  • Woodward/White, Inc. – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Real Estate Law (2024)

  • Memberships

    • State Bar of Texas, Real Estate Section

Overview

Theo’s practice focuses on the ownership and development of commercial real estate such as retail, industrial, and multifamily projects. Theo assists clients through all phases of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, leasing, development, and dispositions. Theo has significant experience with drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, financing documents, development agreements, and easement agreements.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Theo served as in-house legal counsel for a prominent commercial real estate developer providing full-scale development services to nationally recognized retail and restaurant tenants. This role gave Theo a unique perspective from the business-side of commercial development, which benefits him in understanding the immediate and long-term business objectives of clients.

Experience

  • Land Acquisition + Easement Agreement

    Represented the largest, privately-held developer and owner of master-planned business parks in the United States in multiple matters in Fort Worth, TX, including the acquisition of more than 350 acres

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  • Raw Land Disposition

    Represented the largest, privately-held developer and owner of master-planned business parks in the United States in the disposition of raw land in Laredo, TX to an industrial developer and an oil and gas company. 

  • Multifamily Acquisition

    Represented a Japanese manufacturing company in the acquisition of a 200-unit multifamily complex located in Richardson, TX. 

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