Bradley Adds Dallas Real Estate Partners Matt Hudnall and Allan Katz, Continuing Expansion in Texas
Bradley is pleased to announce that Matthew N. Hudnall and Allan S. Katz have joined the firm’s Dallas office as partners in the Real Estate Practice Group, strengthening Bradley’s real estate development, joint venture, finance, and fund formation capabilities.
“Matt and Allan are highly regarded real estate attorneys with significant experience in complex real estate developments, fund formations and investment management matters,” said Laura G. Hester, partner and chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. “Their sophisticated practices and exceptional reputations in Dallas will be a strong complement to Bradley’s platform as we continue to expand our capabilities across Texas and nationally.”
Mr. Hudnall and Mr. Katz have worked together for more than 20 years, most recently as shareholders in the Dallas office of Maynard Nexsen PC, which they helped establish in 2019 and where Mr. Hudnall served as the Dallas office managing shareholder.
“We are pleased that Matt and Allan have chosen Bradley to expand the reach of their practices, and we are confident that their deep experience and collaborative approach will enhance our current capabilities,” said Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner John A. Bonnet III. “Their arrival continues our thoughtful, strategic approach to growth in Texas and across the firm, focused on meeting clients’ evolving needs in key practice areas.
Mr. Hudnall has more than 30 years of experience in real estate law, including 15 years serving as general counsel for a Dallas-based real estate investment fund manager. His practice focuses on complex real estate transactions, joint ventures and financings and the formation of real estate equity and debt investment funds and associated co-investment vehicles and subsidiary entities. A Dallas native, Mr. Hudnall earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School and received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Vanderbilt University where he majored in Economics. He is an active member of The Real Estate Council of Dallas and served on its board of directors from 2021-2023. Mr. Hudnall also has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law since 2022.
Mr. Katz represents investors, developers, and owners in the acquisition, development, leasing, and disposition of real estate, helping clients identify creative and practical solutions to achieve their objectives. He regularly advises on large, complex land investment and development projects and on financing transactions, including equity investments and joint ventures. He also represents landlords and tenants in retail, restaurant, office, and industrial leasing matters. Mr. Katz received his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School and earned his B.A., with high distinction, from the University of Michigan.
Bradley’s Dallas office has more than tripled in size since opening in 2019 and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the Dallas market. The office now includes more than 60 attorneys with experience in complex litigation, healthcare, real estate, government enforcement, corporate, M&A, construction, and energy. Complemented by a strong trajectory of growth in its Houston office, Bradley’s presence in Texas has expanded to more than 120 attorneys.
Bradley’s Real Estate Practice Group serves every sector of the real estate industry, advising clients on acquisitions, financing, lending, leasing, construction, regulatory, tax, and more. The team handles complex, multimillion-dollar projects for large institutions as well as ongoing transactions for clients whose primary businesses are real estate investment and development.
