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Anthony G. Soards

Partner
+1.214.939.5546
Fax +1.214.939.5849

Mr. Soards represents clients in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, development and financing, including interim construction and permanent financing.  

Mr. Soards is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP), a distinction he earned through the Green Building Certification Institute. As a LEED-AP, he has demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles, as well as the LEED Rating System.

Areas of Emphasis

  • Real estate acquisitions
  • Financing
  • Real estate development

Professional Background

Mr. Soards began his career as a Certified Public Accountant with Deloitte Haskins & Sells, now Deloitte & Touche, from 1985 to 1989.

Professional/Civic Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
  • Representation of large development company in general real estate matters, including development restrictions, owner’s associations, negotiations with builders and other developers, financing and certain corporate matters

  • Real estate representation in the development of the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas and the adjacent Victory development project, including land selection and acquisition of multiple parcels, real estate and general aspects of the private financing, negotiation of city rights and obligations, arena and related infrastructure construction and operations

  • Representation in the acquisition, financing and disposition of hotel and office properties, in Texas and nationally, including transactions involving sales of multiple properties to portfolio purchasers/REITs

  • Representation of an international retailer in multiple sale/leaseback and financing transactions involving hundreds of retail locations across the United States

  • Representation in the acquisition, operations and dispositions of planned communities/resorts, appurtenant development tracts and related amenities

  • Representation in the leasing of industrial and commercial properties