Whether closing an acquisition of a large business, or providing legal counsel on day-to-day operations, Bob Dockery strives to provide clients with the highest possible level of legal service. His practice centers on corporate and real estate transactions, public and private capital raises and general business advice. Bob has represented clients in a number of complex transactions, including merger and acquisition transactions for both purchasers and sellers, formation of strategic joint ventures, investment transactions for both issuers and investors, and securities transactions, including private placements and underwritten public offerings. He also has significant experience in advising clients regarding secured and unsecured corporate debt and real estate financings. Bob commonly advises companies and their boards of directors and management on corporate governance issues and general corporate matters. He has advised clients in a number of industries, including:

  • Real estate, including multi-family, residential and student housing
  • Resorts and hospitality
  • Healthcare 
  • Technology
  • Chemical manufacturing

His representative transaction experience includes:

  • Corporate and real estate acquisitions and sales, including stock and asset purchase transactions and merger transactions
  • Joint venture formations and related acquisitions 
  • Public and private offerings of common and preferred equity and debt
  • Special counsel to boards of directors or independent special committees in connection with conflict of interest transactions

Education

  • Texas Tech University (B.S., 1977)
    • History
  • Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1980)
    • Order of the Coif, Texas Tech Law Review

Bar Admission

  • Texas, 1980

Recognition

  • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024-2026
  • Selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers
  • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Dallas, 2013
  • Selected to the BTI National Client All Star Team; 2008, 2011, 2015, 2016