Munsch Hardt Expands to Fort Worth with New Office

The law firm opens its fourth Texas location, bringing sophisticated legal expertise to the Fort Worth business community.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:50am

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Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C., a Texas-based full-service law firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Fort Worth, its fourth location in the state. The firm has made a significant investment in the market, recruiting top-tier attorneys across core practice areas like real estate, financial services, construction, litigation, and corporate law. The new Fort Worth office will provide clients with seamless service across the full lifecycle of commercial development, finance, business operations, and dispute resolution.

Why it matters

The opening of Munsch Hardt's Fort Worth office reflects the firm's long-standing commitment to serving the Fort Worth business community. By establishing a physical presence in the city, the firm aims to better support the growth and legal needs of Fort Worth-based companies across a range of industries. The new office also signals the firm's confidence in the continued economic development and vibrancy of the Fort Worth market.

The details

Munsch Hardt has already been actively involved in significant matters for Fort Worth-based clients, including finance transactions, mixed-use development, litigation for a distribution company, a hospital acquisition, and aviation finance. The firm's Fort Worth office will be led by Adrienne Wall, who has been appointed as the Managing Shareholder. The office will also include founding members Theo Bruton, Austin Franklin, Grant Jordan, Erin Rutherford, Deana Tillotson, and Melissa Tucker, all of whom have deep ties to the Fort Worth community.

  • Munsch Hardt has been working towards opening a Fort Worth office for a long time, waiting until the right leadership and practice depth was in place.
  • The new Fort Worth office will be located at 777 Main Street in the heart of downtown, occupying approximately 5,787 square feet on the 19th floor.

The players

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.

A Texas-based, full-service law firm with more than 170 attorneys across Austin, Dallas, and Houston. The firm provides comprehensive legal counsel to commercial clients at every stage of the business lifecycle.

Adrienne Wall

The Managing Shareholder of Munsch Hardt's Fort Worth office. In her legal practice, she represents commercial banks and lenders in finance transactions secured by real estate and business assets.

Theo Bruton

A Shareholder at Munsch Hardt who represents owners, developers, and investors in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, development, leasing, and dispositions.

Austin Franklin

A trial attorney at Munsch Hardt who represents individuals, corporations, and institutions in complex state and federal litigation, including business and contractual disputes, fraud and fiduciary duty claims, and real estate and construction litigation.

Grant Jordan

A Shareholder at Munsch Hardt who represents clients in construction and real estate matters in Fort Worth and throughout North Texas, with a focus on development and construction.

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What they’re saying

“Fort Worth has been part of our strategic plan for a long time. We waited to launch until we had the right leadership and practice depth in place. This office is built to provide Fort Worth businesses with a new option for sophisticated legal expertise and to grow and attract exceptional attorneys who want to do meaningful work in a collaborative, high-performance environment.”

— E. David Coligado, CEO of Munsch Hardt

“Our goal is straightforward. We are building a premier Fort Worth office, one that delivers sophisticated legal work, supports our clients' growth, and brings together attorneys who are widely respected in this market.”

— Adrienne Wall, Managing Shareholder of the Fort Worth office

What’s next

Munsch Hardt plans to invest time and resources into the organizations and initiatives that contribute to what makes Fort Worth a dynamic and distinctive community, in addition to growing its legal practice in the market.

The takeaway

The opening of Munsch Hardt's Fort Worth office demonstrates the firm's commitment to serving the legal needs of the city's thriving business community. By recruiting top-tier talent and establishing a physical presence, Munsch Hardt aims to become a go-to provider of sophisticated legal expertise in Fort Worth.