Thomas Demuth
Commercial & Business Attorney with a Concentration on Commercial Real Estate
Wisconsin
WI
"Was wonderful to work with Tom - he was thorough and thoughtful."
About
After practicing law for 17 years, I founded a real estate development company. I built a multi-million dollar company and developed many significant projects. I sold the company and was recruited… read more for senior positions by two other real estate companies. I continued to hone my legal skills at these companies by negotiating and drafting countless documents for my businesses.
The combination of my legal and business experience helps me foster the growth of clients' businesses, solve their problems and guide them through difficult matters.
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Client Reviews
"Was wonderful to work with Tom - he was thorough and thoughtful."
"Tom is very knowledgeable and detail-oriented. It was a pleasure to work with him."
"I had an awesome experience working with Thomas, and I'm truly grateful I chose him to assist me. His extensive knowledge and expertise were evident from our first interaction. What stood out the most was how comfortable he made me feel—like I was chatting with a friend. Thomas was consistently prompt in his responses, often getting back to me faster than I could. His insightful advice was invaluable, and I couldn't have asked for better support. Highly recommend!"
"Thomas was instrumental in resolving a zoning, land use encroachment across boundary lines. If you are looking for someone to efficiently get to the root of the issue and support your case to resolving property line issues, Thomas is the right person and you won't find a better ally."
"Great response and good guy"
"I was worried about using an online legal service but Thomas was professional and quick to get my legal needs addressed! Highly recommend!"
Work History
DeMuth & Associates, LLP
Managing Partner
Nov 2022 - Present
DeMuth & Associates is a boutique business law firm with the sophistication, innovation and experience to handle the many complex legal issues faced by our clients. Our firm is driven to help our clients achieve their goals and aspirations in the most cost-efficient and expeditious manner. We provide extraordinary client service and the one-on-one personal attention required by our clients.
Fresh Coast Development Company
Managing Member
Sep 2021 - Mar 2023
Fresh Coast Development is a boutique real estate development company focused on projects which have significant social impact, are catalytic and provides investors with superior returns. The main emphasis of FCD is the development of mixed-use projects adjacent to professional and collegiate sports stadiums. Tom handles the sourcing, development and financing of these Billion dollar projects.
Summit Smith Development
Managing Director
Jul 2018 - Sep 2021
I lead a team of development professionals in the company's efforts to source large and complex real estate projects throughout the U.S. Many of our projects used a public private partnership structure. I was responsible for developing, obtaining entitlements, leasing, financing operating and disposition of projects.
Irgens Development Partners
Vice President of Development and Construction
Jun 2014 - Jul 2018
I was the Vice President of Development and Construction Group. In this role, I sourced new projects, underwrote projects, arranged the equity and debt for the projects and supervised the construction of projects. During my tenure, the company significantly expanded its office, retail and healthcare portfolio.
Lighthouse Development Company
Founder and Managing Partner
Aug 2005 - May 2014
Lighthouse Development company focused on developing and building mixed-use projects in urban areas. As founder of the company my primary responsibilities sourcing, underwriting, designing, acquiring all debt and equity, supervising the construction of all projects, managing completed projects and supervising our employees.
Godfrey & Kahn
Shareholder
Jun 1991 - Aug 2005
Member of Real Estate Practice Group and Head of the Real Estate Lending Group. Participated in the merger & acquisition and bankruptcy groups. During my time at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. I received an AV Preeminent Rating. This is the highest award an attorney can receive from their peers; it is given only to attorneys who have demonstrated the highest level of skill and integrity for over 10 years.
McDermott Will
Attorney
Sep 1989 - Jun 1991
Member of the Real Estate Practice Group, Tax Group and Corporate Group. McDermott Will was an excellent place to begin my legal career because they had a rotational program which allowed me to practice in many different specialty groups.