Joshua W. Golden

Joshua W. Golden is an Austin real estate lawyer, managing partner, and CEO at Phillips Golden LLP, and head of the firm’s Real Estate Section, who advises entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses on commercial property transactions. He handles acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, purchase and sale agreements, construction contracts, management agreements, and related due diligence. He also represents developer equity investors in entity formation and borrowers in interim, permanent, and construction financing. His practice combines transactional planning with practical guidance for complex real estate investments and business objectives.

Joshua earned his B.S. from Tarleton State University with honors before completing his J.D. at The University of Texas School of Law. He was admitted to the Texas Bar and has built his career around commercial real estate, business, and investment matters. His academic training supports his work involving contracts, financing structures, property development, and transactions requiring coordination among owners, lenders, developers, investors, and governmental entities across Texas.

Joshua advises municipalities and utility districts on matters that complement his private real estate practice. He represents clients before city councils, boards, commissions, and governmental entities in connection with entitlements, development approvals, public financing agreements, and economic incentive arrangements. He also assists investors with LLCs, limited partnerships, and joint ventures. His experience allows him to address both private transaction requirements and governmental considerations affecting commercial development projects across Texas markets.

Joshua W. Golden is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He brings experience to transactions involving development, leasing, financing, land use, entity structures, and property acquisitions or dispositions. His practice emphasizes practical solutions that align legal documentation with commercial goals. He helps clients evaluate transaction risks, coordinate complex deal components, and move real estate projects forward with informed planning and legal counsel.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner & CEO, Phillips Golden LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tarleton State University
  Bachelor of Science with Honors

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