Two Named Co-Chairs of Firm’s Growing Construction Practice
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr is pleased to announce that Bob Hancock and Adam Richie have been selected as co-chairs for the firm’s Construction practice, effective immediately. Hancock will spearhead the controversy side of both size and profitability from the Houston office, while Richie, based in Austin, will simultaneously lead the transactional side of the practice. Tom Barber, the former practice chair, will remain active at the firm, continuing to work with his existing clients and with Richie and Hancock as they take on this increase in responsibility.
“Since Tom joined Munsch Hardt and took over the reins of the firm’s Construction practice, we have seen substantial growth in the group’s numbers, depth, experience, diversity and presence in the construction arena. In my opinion, this group has been, and continues to be, incredibly successful,” said Phil Appenzeller, CEO of Munsch Hardt, in a statement by the firm. “I am confident that Adam and Bob, whom Tom recruited to the Firm several years ago, will continue to build upon Tom’s tradition of excellence.”
With more than 200 years of combined experience in construction law, Munsch Hardt’s Construction practice empowers public and private owners, developers, lenders, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to complete many of the most significant construction projects throughout the country.
“It is with great personal pride, excitement and thanks that we announce Bob and Adam will be succeeding me as Co-Chairs of the Construction practice,” said Barber, in a statement. “It is time for the next generation of firm leaders to continue in our mission, and I am confident With more than 200 years of combined experience in construction law.”
Munsch Hardt’s Construction practice empowers public and private owners, developers, lenders, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to complete many of the most significant construction projects throughout the country.
“It is with great personal pride, excitement and thanks that we announce Bob and Adam will be succeeding me as Co-Chairs of the Construction practice,” Barber continued. “It is time for the next generation of Firm leaders to continue in our mission, and I am confident Richie, who joined the Firm in 2016, focuses his practice on construction transactions and insurance matters. When advising clients throughout the phases of development, he routinely drafts and negotiates complex design, construction and development contracts for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, with a focus on evaluating insurance coverage issues. In addition, Richie leverages his background as a mechanical engineer in the construction industry to provide comprehensive understanding of the entire transaction process.”
“It is no secret the construction industry is experiencing unprecedented market conditions–shortage of materials, shortage of labor, escalating prices, increasing delays, tightening insurance coverage, and much more,” stated Richie. “This disruption is reshaping the industry before our eyes, forcing all players to collaborate, compromise and get creative on how they approach new projects and rethink existing agreements. Our goal is to make sure our clients are in the best position to continue business as usual while preparing for the new normal in construction. It is a challenge, but it is a challenge we enjoy working on with our clients.”
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