Robert M. Lovein

Managing Partner, Shareholder
Practice Areas
Construction Law and Litigation: Attorney, Mediator, and Arbitrator
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I highly recommend Robert Lovein. His professionalism along with his extensive knowledge provide a seamless and reliable working relationship. His responsiveness and ability to communicate progression changes throughout the process takes his service to the next level.

[ DON STRICKLIN – FAR WEST CAPITAL ]

I would highly recommend Robert Lovein. My family and I had requested Mr. Lovein’s professional opinion on a matter with our builder and our rights. He was very patient and allowed us to ask all of our questions. When searching for a law firm that would be the best fit for our situation the reviews on this firm speak for themself. Now after having my own great experience I had to share for others seeking an honest and professional law firm.

[ MARIA ALEXANDER ]

I consulted with Robert Lovein regarding a contract dispute, and his professionalism, expertise, and promptness in responding to my concerns far exceeded my expectations. Because of Robert's strategic expertise, my dispute was resolved within a matter of days. He and his staff went above and beyond the call of duty, so don't hesitate to retain him!

[ SHASTA FOY ]
AAA-ICDR Panel Member
Overview

As the Managing Partner of Lovein Ribman my primary goal is to ensure that you receive the highest quality legal representation possible from all of our attorneys. To me, that means providing you and your company with an attorney who listens to your concerns, understands your business, is responsive to your needs, and who will strategically and aggressively protect your interests from the outset to the very end. It also means adding value to your business, always keeping you informed, and being cost conscious.

As your litigator, my goal is always the same—to win! If I am prosecuting a claim, that means obtaining for you a high dollar settlement or judgment. If I am defending a case, that means minimizing your exposure. With nearly 30 years of litigation experience, I have prosecuted and defended nearly every type of case imaginable through binding arbitration, mediation, administrative hearings, state court, and federal court.

As your counselor, my goal is to protect you and your business. That means providing you the highest quality legal advice and representation through legal opinions, creation of legal documents, and closing deals. I accomplish this end by understanding your business, knowing the laws that protect you, and working with you to implement them in a way that will grow your business.

I began my legal career on the east coast at Syracuse College of Law, where I was a research assistant to the Dean, a tutor to younger law students, and an Editor of the Syracuse Law Review. After my first year of law school, I spent a summer in London clerking for a Barrister whose focus was defending white collar crime. During my third year of law school, I was a visiting student at the University of San Diego, School of Law. In 1997 I began practicing law with an insurance defense firm defending the nation’s largest insurance companies, fortune 500 companies, and public entities against construction defect claims, employment disputes, discrimination claims, catastrophic personal injury claims, and wrongful death. For nearly 30 years, I have primarily litigated construction disputes, business disputes, employment disputes, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death claims.

I am married and have two wonderful children, Parker and Katie, who, along with my wife, I adore. I love the practice of law, mentoring our young lawyers, and resolving difficult problems for our clients.

  • Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the field of construction law and Litigation, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Charter Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA), Top Construction Lawyers–Barrister, Order of Maximus
  • American Institute of Legal Professionals – 2024 Lawyer of the Year
  • Dallas Top Attorneys, 2021
  • D Magazine‘s Best Lawyers, 2020
  • American Institute of Legal Advocates – Elite Lawyers 2022, 2024
  • Lawyers of Distinction–2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Premier Lawyers of America, Lifetime Achievement, Top 1%
  • Martindale-Hubbell, 25th Annual Anniversary Award
  • American Institute of Trial Lawyers -Litigator of the Year 2019
  • Robert M. Anderson Award, Excellence in Legal Writing and Scholarship
  • Chairman/Commissioner, City of Keller Planning & Zoning Commission, January 2015 – June 2016
  • Judicial Intern, United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of California, 1996
  • CO-Author of Texas Construction Law and Practice, published by LexisNexis and Matthew Bender 2025
  • Author of Lien Professor Lien and Bond Claim Kits for Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, Illinois, and Florida
  • Author of “A Practitioner’s Guide: Federal Rule 26(a)–Automatic Disclosure, 47 Syracuse L. Rev. 225, 1996.”
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Education
  • Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. 1997
  • University of San Diego School of Law (Visiting Student–1996/97)
  • UCLA, B.A. in Philosophy 1993
Admissions
  • California State Bar, 1997
  • Texas State Bar, 2006
  • US District Court Northern District of Texas
  • US District Court Eastern District of Texas
  • US District Court Southern District of Texas
  • US District Court Western District of Texas
  • US District Court Northern District of California
  • US District Court Eastern District of California
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