Phelps Grows Pensacola Office with Addition of Dealmaker Troupe Brewer
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Jan. 26, 2026 — Phelps welcomes Troupe Brewer as a partner in the firm’s Pensacola office to lead Gulf South clients through real estate development and disputes. His experience deepens the firm’s support for infrastructure expansion and business growth from Florida to Texas.
“We’re excited to welcome Troupe to our team,” said Pensacola Office Managing Partner Bill Mitchem. “His background closing complex deals across industries, including guiding banks through real estate and development projects, strengthens how we support clients in Pensacola, Mobile and all the way to Texas. He’s also built a track record of resolving association disputes and business litigation, which opens new ways to serve clients as property developments ramp up across the Panhandle.”
Brewer handles every stage of property deals while clearing entitlement, permitting and compliance hurdles to avoid issues that could stall a project. Strong local relationships and community ties help him tackle roadblocks and keep projects on schedule. He also partners with regional business owners on company governance and day-to-day business needs. Drawing from a long-term understanding of their operations, he resolves commercial claims that arise in the life of a business.
Brewer is plugged into the critical conversations shaping Pensacola’s business landscape. He leads the commercial real estate development association of Northwest Florida and provides general counsel to FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance and Pensacola Young Professionals.
Built on a diverse legal foundation, Brewer’s work spans transactional, litigation, business and corporate, government relations, and environmental and regulatory matters. After graduating from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, he clerked for a leading commercial arbitration firm in Singapore, was a legislative staffer for the Texas Senate, and enforced regulations as an attorney with state and federal agencies. Combined with over a decade in private practice, he brings a versatile set of tools to Phelps clients.
“Joining Phelps allows me to connect the relationships I’ve built across my career into a truly regional practice,” Troupe said. “The firm’s depth of talent in multiple markets means we can handle client needs seamlessly. I’m excited to expand my reach while staying connected to the communities I know best and keeping a strong local presence in Pensacola.”
Brewer joins the firm less than a year after Phelps expanded its Florida presence through a combination with Beggs & Lane, the oldest law firm in Pensacola. Phelps’ Pensacola office sits in the heart of the city’s business corridor and links developers, financial institutions, health care systems and power producers to legal resources across the region. With Brewer on the team, clients gain broader support for complex transactions and regulatory challenges, positioning them for growth in Florida, Alabama and Texas.
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