Matthew J. Sours

Partner Atlanta

Summary

Matt Sours is a partner in the firm’s real estate practice. He primarily represents developers and investors in all phases of commercial transactions, including development projects, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and related loan closings for multi-family, industrial, retail, medical office and mixed-use projects. Matt also provides leasing services for landlords and tenants in all asset classes.

Prior to joining Taft, Matt’s experience included positions with a local retail developer where he worked in legal and business capacities, and a global law firm.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” Real Estate (2026)

  • Honoree, The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2019 – present)

  • Honoree, Georgia Super Lawyer, Real Estate (2023 – 2024)

  • Honoree, Connect CRE, Lawyers in Real Estate Award (2021)

  • Honoree, Legal 500, Leader in Real Estate & Construction (2009)

  • Honoree, Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Stars (2005 – 2011)

All Service Areas

Education

  • Emory University School of Law (1996)

    Distinction

    Attorney Title Guaranty Fund Award

  • University of Virginia (1993)

    B.A.

Admissions

  • State - Georgia

Notable Matters

  • Representation of leading national multi-family developer in more than 1,000 development, acquisition, disposition and property management transactions
  • Representation of retail developers in developing, leasing and selling shopping centers consisting of more than 4 million square feet in Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, California and the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area.
  • Representation of multi-family developer in connection with development of two luxury multi-family high-rise towers in Midtown Atlanta.
  • Representation of developer in connection with development of a 410-unit apartment complex as part of a mixed-use development adjacent to a local sporting complex and equity and debt financing for portions of said development.
  • Representation of a developer in connection with the development of a mixed-use development on more than 50 acres consisting of retail, apartment, condominium and single- family components.
  • Representation of landlords and tenants in connection with retail, office and industrial leases totaling more than 5 million square feet.
  • Representation of industrial property owner in acquiring a portfolio consisting of 17 properties in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area.