Former Pope & Land General Counsel Joins Morris, Manning & Martin in Atlanta, GA

Thomas Burch

Atlanta, GA – Real estate attorney Thomas Burch has joined Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP as Special Counsel in its Commercial Real Estate Development & Finance group. 

Burch arrives from Pope & Land Enterprises, Inc., a leading mixed-use developer based in Atlanta, where he served as General Counsel. 

Prior to joining Pope & Land in 2008, Burch was in private practice for 30 years working in Georgia, Illinois and Japan.   

 

“Tom has incredible experience with some of the largest mixed-use projects in the country, which fits perfectly with the scope of the clients we represent,” said MMM Founder John “Sonny” Morris.

“Morris, Manning & Martin has one of the leading real estate practices in the country,” offered Tom Burch. “It is the right fit for me. The firm’s full range of services and its commitment to clients convinced me I’d found the right home for my practice.”

John 'Sonny' Morris

Burch’s practice focuses on representing developers and investors in mixed-use and office developments, as well as in joint ventures and other equity investments.

 He earned his B.S. and J.D. degrees with honors from the University of Illinois. 

He is also a decorated military veteran who served as a Captain in the U.S. Army (Armor). His first day at MMM was April 27.

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