As the Firm continues to expand regionally in its Texas offices, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. (Munsch Hardt) recently promoted eight attorneys to Shareholder. Spanning multiple practice groups across Munsch Hardt’s Dallas and Houston offices, the promotions are effective April 1, 2025.

“Munsch Hardt is proud to promote outstanding attorneys who consistently demonstrate excellence in culture, client service, teamwork and integrity,” said E. David Coligado, CEO of Munsch Hardt. “For 40 years, our success across Texas has been fueled by a commitment to leadership and dedication. As we look to the future, we are excited to welcome our newest shareholders, whose expertise and vision will continue to drive our Firm forward.”

The Firm’s Newest Shareholders:

• Theo Bruton (Dallas) is a member of the Firm’s Real Estate and Multifamily practices, with a focus on the ownership and development of commercial real estate projects, such as retail, industrial and multifamily properties. With extensive experience across all stages of real estate transactions – ranging from acquisitions and financing to leasing, development and dispositions – Bruton is adept at guiding clients through complex legal landscapes. He has a proven track record in drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, financing documents, development agreements and easement agreements. Bruton previously served as in-house legal counsel for a leading commercial real estate developer, providing full-scale development services to nationally recognized retail and restaurant tenants. Bruton has been listed as one of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Real Estate Law (2024-2025) and is a member of the Real Estate section of the State Bar of Texas and the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth.
• Anne-Alise "Ali" Hinckley (Dallas) is a member of the Firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment practices. Her focus spans a wide range of matters, including disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation and various other business torts. Hinckley also advises clients on a broad range of employment issues and regularly litigates disputes involving wage and hour, discrimination and FMLA claims, as well as restrictive covenant agreements. Hinckley is involved in several professional and community activities. She is the Co-Chair of the Animal Welfare Committee of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and fosters dogs through Dallas Animal Services and Pawprints of Hope Rescue. Hinckley is also a member of the North Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, where she volunteers with local conservation projects. She was named in the 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation (2023-2025), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025) and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025); as well as in D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 list (2025).
• Peter Hogue (Dallas) is a member of the Firm’s Litigation and Transportation practices, bringing extensive experience as a trial attorney. He focuses on advising and defending clients in complex commercial litigation matters across both federal and state courts. Beyond his legal practice, Hogue is an active member of several prominent organizations, including the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, the Dallas Bar Association, the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Texas Young Professionals. His knowledge and commitment to excellence have earned him recognition in Thomson Reuters’ Texas Rising Stars (2023-2024) and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation (2024-2025), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025) and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025).
• Nicole Manley (Dallas) is a member of the Firm’s Corporate M&A practice, where she concentrates on corporate and securities law, with a focus on mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations for companies in a variety of industries, such as technology, manufacturing, professional services, energy and hospitality. Manley has extensive experience guiding clients through sale transactions involving complex payment and capital structures, and joint venture and various other commercial agreements. In addition to her M&A work, she offers strategic counsel on entity formation, governance, general corporate and securities matters, capital raises and investments. Manley works with individuals, startups and established businesses at every stage of their life cycle, addressing their diverse transactional needs. She is an active member of the Firm’s Women’s Initiative Group committee, and has consistently been named among the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Corporate Law (2022-2025) and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2022-2025). Manley also has been highlighted in the Best Lawyers in America Women in Law publication.
• Ryan Mitchell (Dallas) is a member of the Firm’s Real Estate and Hospitality practices. He represents clients ranging from institutional developers to startups in complex transactions, including the acquisition, development and financing of retail, multifamily, industrial, office and hospitality projects. Mitchell also advises on land development, asset ownership and operation matters, as well as asset dispositions. Known for his collaborative approach, he balances risk management with clear, empathetic communication to help clients navigate intricate deals. With a strong focus on project development, he handles challenging sites and diverse interests, whether in public-private partnerships or private developments. Mitchell often works alongside the Firm’s corporate, finance and construction attorneys to provide holistic solutions, adding value in areas such as equity structuring, project financing and debt restructuring. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Real Estate Law (2023-2025).
• Alexander Perez (Houston) is a member of the Firm’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency practice, focusing on complex restructurings, business bankruptcy and insolvency-related litigation matters across industries such as finance, health care, hospitality, oil and gas and transportation. Perez represents both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, as well as post-confirmation liquidating trustees. With a deep background in the restructuring and insolvency field, his career began as a law clerk to Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Mary D. France. In addition to his legal work, Perez is an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Houston Bar Association Bankruptcy Section, the Texas Bar Association Bankruptcy Section and the Turnaround Management Association.
• Macy (Jones) Smith (Dallas) is a member of the Firm’s Real Estate and Real Estate Finance practices, where she focuses on representing lending institutions in connection with the structuring, documentation, acquisition, disposition and leverage of mortgage loans, construction loans, mezzanine financings and related commercial transactions. In addition, Jones-Smith has extensive experience in representing lenders of distressed assets in connection with loan workouts and modifications, restructuring and foreclosures. She also advises real estate developers and investors in all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financing. Jones-Smith is an active member of Munsch Hardt’s Diversity Committee, serves as a Young Guns member for The Real Estate Council and a member of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) Lawyers Promoting Diversity Committee. Recognized for her legal excellence, she has been named in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Banking and Finance Law (2024-2025) and Real Estate Law (2023-2025), and featured in the Best Lawyers in America Women in Law publication.
• Frances Tubb (Dallas) is a member of the Firm’s Real Estate, Leasing and Hospitality practices, where she focuses on representing office, industrial, retail, hospitality and data center clients in their development, financing, ownership and disposition of assets. Tubb’s practice also includes extensive representation of clients, from institutional property owners to individuals, in the negotiation of office, retail and industrial leases. She is actively involved in The Real Estate Council, serving on the Core Committee for Young Guns, as well as in NAIOP, serving on the Developing Leaders Board as the co-chair of Philanthropy. Tubb has been honored as one of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Real Estate Law (2022-2025), and highlighted in the Best Lawyers in America Women in Law publication.