Robert Michael Roach

Background

Roach, Robert Michael was born on May 27, 1955 in Bronxville, New York, United States. Son of Robert M. and Mary Dee Roach.

Education

Bachelor, Georgetown University, 1977; Juris Doctor, University Texas, 1981.

Career

Associate, Vinson & Elkins, Houston, 1981-1983; associate, Ryan & Marshall, Houston, 1983; associate, Mayor, Day & Caldwell, Houston, 1983-1988; partner, Mayor, Day, Caldwell & Keeton, Houston, 1989-1993; founding partner, Cook & Roach LLP, Houston, since 1993; director appellate advocacy, U. Houston Law Center, since 1994. Adjunct Professor law U. Houston, 1990. Lecturer continuing legal education U. Houston Law Center, since 1989.

Lecturer continuing legal education State Bar Texas, University Texas, South Texas College Law, Southern Methodist U., American Bar Association. Researcher, editor United States Senate Committee on Nutrition, 1975, 76, 77. Researcher United States Supreme Court, Washington, 1977.

Member Texas Law Review, 1979-1981.

Achievements

• Robert Michael Roach has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Supreme Court of the United States Court History Society. Member International Association Defense Counsel, Federation Insurance and Corporation Counsel, Def.Rsch. Institute (grievance committee), Texas Association Defense Counsel, State Bar Texas (appellate section county officer since 1989), Houston Bar Association (officer, appellate section), Houston Club, Houston Metropolitan Racquet Club, Houston Center Club.

Interests

• Avocations: music, travel, oenology, tennis.

Connections

Married Marcia E. Backus, June 14, 1986.

Father:

Robert M.

Mother:

Mary Dee Roach

Spouse:

Marcia E. Backus