Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. has expanded its Corporate & Securities and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practices with the addition of Josh Pleitz as a shareholder in its Dallas office. Pleitz brings over 16 years of experience advising public and private companies, private equity funds, and institutional investors on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, strategic investments, and other corporate matters. ([munsch.com](https://www.munsch.com/Newsroom/Blogs/208204/Corporate-Shareholder-Josh-Pleitz-Joins-Munsch-Hardtrsquos-MampA-Practice-in-Dallas?utm_source=openai))
Rob Kibby, head of Munsch Hardt’s Corporate & Securities section, commented on Pleitz’s arrival: “Josh is the kind of deal lawyer clients want at the table when the stakes are high. He understands the best legal advice starts with understanding what the client is trying to accomplish.” ([munsch.com](https://www.munsch.com/Newsroom/Blogs/208204/Corporate-Shareholder-Josh-Pleitz-Joins-Munsch-Hardtrsquos-MampA-Practice-in-Dallas?utm_source=openai))
Pleitz’s practice encompasses both domestic and cross-border transactions involving complex deal structures. He also counsels public companies on SEC reporting, stock exchange compliance, and corporate governance. His industry experience spans energy, technology, healthcare, financial services, food and beverage, and consumer products. ([munsch.com](https://www.munsch.com/Newsroom/Blogs/208204/Corporate-Shareholder-Josh-Pleitz-Joins-Munsch-Hardtrsquos-MampA-Practice-in-Dallas?utm_source=openai))
Regarding his move to Munsch Hardt, Pleitz stated, “What stood out to me about Munsch Hardt was the combination of sophisticated work and a practical approach to serving clients. That’s how I’ve always approached my own practice: understand the business objective, identify what matters most, and find a way to get the deal done.” ([munsch.com](https://www.munsch.com/Newsroom/Blogs/208204/Corporate-Shareholder-Josh-Pleitz-Joins-Munsch-Hardtrsquos-MampA-Practice-in-Dallas?utm_source=openai))
Pleitz has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as one of its “Ones to Watch” in Mergers and Acquisitions Law and has been named a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers. He earned his J.D., with honors, from The University of Texas at Austin and his bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University. ([munsch.com](https://www.munsch.com/Newsroom/Blogs/208204/Corporate-Shareholder-Josh-Pleitz-Joins-Munsch-Hardtrsquos-MampA-Practice-in-Dallas?utm_source=openai))
Pleitz’s arrival is part of a series of shareholder additions at Munsch Hardt this year, including Matthew K. Good and Robert White in Dallas, Tara LeDay in Austin, and Brent A. Turman in Dallas. ([munsch.com](https://www.munsch.com/Newsroom/Blogs/208204/Corporate-Shareholder-Josh-Pleitz-Joins-Munsch-Hardtrsquos-MampA-Practice-in-Dallas?utm_source=openai))
Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Pleitz was a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, where he focused on corporate, M&A, and private equity matters. ([dorsey.com](https://www.dorsey.com/people/p/pleitz-joshua?utm_source=openai))
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