Press Release

Three Munsch Hardt Lawyers Designated Super Lawyers in Corporate Counsel Edition 

5/1/2009

Munsch Hardt, a Texas based law firm with over 100 attorneys and offices in Dallas, Houston and Austin, Texas, announced that three lawyers were designated Texas "Super Lawyers," which will be published in the May/June 2009 Corporate Counsel Edition by Key Professional Media, Inc. Mary W. Koks was recognized in Environmental and William (Chip) T. Cavanaugh, Jr. and Richard O. Kopf were acknowledged in Real Estate.

Published since 2008, the Corporate Counsel Edition is a directory of a nationwide attorneys selected by those named to the Super Lawyers list in business related practice areas. Polling, research and selection are performed by Law & Politics, a publication of Key Professional Media, Inc.

William (Chip) T. Cavanaugh, Jr.
Chip's practice focuses on real estate, hospitality and health care companies with respect to a variety of real estate, corporate/securities and general business matters. In his career, Chip has represented investors, developers, private equity funds, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT's), management companies, lenders and corporations in the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, management and sale of office, retail, multifamily, industrial, hospitality, health care, seniors housing and residential properties. Chip has particular experience in the formation of partnerships, joint ventures and funds for the investment of capital in real estate opportunities. Chip received his Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School, where he served as Associate Editor of the Notre Dame Law Review, and his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Administration, graduating cum laude, from Southern Methodist University.

Mary W. Koks
Mary has more than 26 years of experience in a practice that is focused on environmental compliance and litigation. She received her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law, her Master of Arts in Government and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of South Carolina.

Richard O. Kopf
Rick was one of the firm's founding partners, is currently the firm's Vice Chairman and has served in virtually every position of responsibility within the firm, including Managing Partner, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for over 12 years and as a member of our Compensation Committee for over 15 years. Rick earned his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and received his Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University.

Munsch Hardt, a commercial law firm, provides the highest quality legal services and strategic business advice to companies and individuals of all sizes. Whether you’re a big business or a growing company seeking cost-effective results — Munsch Hardt is the Right Firm. Right Now. Our practice groups include all aspects of Business Litigation; Corporate & Securities; Energy & Environmental; Finance; Insolvency, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights; Intellectual Property; Real Estate and Tax. Munsch Hardt is a multispecialty firm where experienced practitioners work together as a team across disciplinary lines to solve legal problems. For more information, visit munsch.com.