Ron Hancock

Ron Hancock was born and raised in West Texas. He received a Bachelor's Degree Magna Cum Laude in 1980 and a Law Degree in 1983, both from Texas Tech University. Ron began his legal practice in 1983 at the age of 24, handling a diversified insurance defense docket including products liability, premises liability, workers' compensation and automobile collision cases. For over 15 years, Ron has specialized in toxic tort, mass tort and products liability litigation. He has handled thousands of personal injury claims involving exposure to toxic substances including silicosis, asbestosis and pneumoconiosis. Many of these cases have involved complicating diseases such as mesothelioma, cancer, scleroderma, tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, rheumatoid lung, autoimmune diseases and immunilogical disorders. As a bi-product of this litigation Ron has developed a close working relationship with key thought leaders in pulmonology, rheumatology, and industrial hygienists. Economically litigating toxic tort cases requires an excellent working relationship with attorneys on both sides of the toxic tort docket. Ron's organizational skills and grasp of the "big picture" have enabled him to effectively handle and successfully conclude thousands of cases while always remaining keenly aware of the particular needs of his clients. Ron has also received Martindale Hubble's highest rating for an attorney, "AV".

Ron and his wife, Amy have been married since 1987. They have three children, Cody, Rachel and Brandon and after hours Ron can regularly be found on little league baseball diamonds, basketball courts or football fields. Ron has been a Deacon at his Church and has served in many volunteer capacities for a number of years.