Robert

N. Hancock, Jr.

Shareholder
700 Milam Street, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77002-2806

Overview

Serving as Co-Chair of Munsch Hardt’s Construction practice group, Bob focuses his practice on representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties and suppliers on matters such as commercial litigation, construction contract negotiations and disputes, construction defect lawsuits, insurance coverage matters and personal injury and toxic tort matters. He is also experienced in serving as outside general counsel in out-of-state litigation.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Bob was a Director of the Construction and Surety section of a Texas-based law firm. In addition to his solid legal career, Bob also brings several years of construction management experience in commercial, heavy highway and industrial process construction for companies such as H. B. Zachry, W. S. Bellows and Austin Commercial.

Education

Admissions

Achievements

  • ABC/CMEF Task Force Commendation (2020)
  • Chambers USA – Leaders in Their Field, Construction – Texas (2024)
  • Construction Lawyer’s Society of America – Fellow
  • Houstonia Magazine – Top Lawyer, Construction (2022-2023)
  • Thomson Reuters – Texas Super Lawyers (2014-2024); Texas Rising Stars (2006)
  • Woodward/White, Inc. – Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Construction (2019-2025)
  • Memberships

    • Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Greater Houston (Elected Board Member, 2019-2022; Legal Issues Committee and Legislative Task Force, 2015-2019; State Board of Directors, 2023)
    • Associated General Contractors of America, Houston Chapter
    • Associated General Contractors of Texas Highway, Heavy, Utilities and Industrial Branch (Legislative Drafting and Review Committee; State Water & Waste Water Committee)
    • State Bar of Texas, Construction Section
    • Houston Bar Association, Construction Section (Chairman)
    • Sons of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston Chapter (President)
    • Texas Young Construction Lawyers

Overview

Serving as Co-Chair of Munsch Hardt’s Construction practice group, Bob focuses his practice on representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties and suppliers on matters such as commercial litigation, construction contract negotiations and disputes, construction defect lawsuits, insurance coverage matters and personal injury and toxic tort matters. He is also experienced in serving as outside general counsel in out-of-state litigation.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Bob was a Director of the Construction and Surety section of a Texas-based law firm. In addition to his solid legal career, Bob also brings several years of construction management experience in commercial, heavy highway and industrial process construction for companies such as H. B. Zachry, W. S. Bellows and Austin Commercial.