Bob West
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Bob West has extensive experience in business, real estate, and oil and gas transactions, and general representation of businesses, partnerships, water districts, and non-profit entities in transactions and litigation. He is known as a problem solver and a deal closer and particularly enjoys using his over 30 years of experience to assist clients in effectively resolving unexpected problems that arise on pending transactions. He has served as lead attorney for borrowers on multi-state secured loan transactions of up to $100 million. He holds a Title Insurance Escrow Officer License from the Texas Department of Insurance. Mr. West serves as general legal counsel for municipal utility districts and property owner associations. He also has handled civil litigation and mediation on business and real estate disputes, including serving as lead attorney on trials in state and federal courts.

• J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 1972
• Editor-in-Chief, Texas International Law Journal, 1971-1972
• B.A., magna cum laude, Midwestern University, 1969
• Student Government President, Midwestern University, 1967-1968

• The College of the State Bar of Texas
• American Bar Association
• Tarrant County Bar Association
• Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism; Member
• Association of Water Boards Directors - Texas; Member
• American Association of Professional Landmen; Member
• Chairman, Tarrant County Bar Association’s Real Estate Section (2001-2002; 2004-2005; 2005-2006)
• Organizing Co-Chairman, Tarrant County Bar Association's Ethics, Professionalism & Civility Committee (1998 - 1999)
• Organizing Chairman, Tarrant County Bar Association's "Brown Bag" Continuing Legal Education Committee (1996-1999)
• Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity; Member
• Admitted to Bar, Texas, 1972
• Admitted to Practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 1975, and the Eastern District of Texas,1992; and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1976

• Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
• Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation (Century Club Member)
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Named a "Texas Super Lawyer" in Real Estate law by Texas Monthly in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007
• Named a "Top Attorney" in Real Estate law by Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

• City of Fort Worth Commercial Board of Adjustment, Vice Chairman, 2006-present
• Leadership Fort Worth (1984) and Forum Fort Worth
• Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
• Historic Camp Bowie, Inc., Director, 2002 - present
• Grace Foundation Inc., Director, 1990 - 1992
• Ridglea Presbyterian Church, Trustee, 1991-1995; 2000 - 2005
• Member, Board of Regents, Midwestern State University, 1992-1998