Robert D. Franks began practicing law in Fort Bend County in 2004.  

He is licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of Texas and has negotiated, mediated, or litigated cases in Fort Bend, Harris, Wharton, Austin, Montgomery, Travis, Brazoria, Fayette, Bell, Bexar, and Galveston County.  Robert is also licensed to practice in the Federal Courts for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas and the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court.  

He has successfully obtained results for clients through negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, trial, and appellate proceedings.  Robert is also a mediator who is credentialed to mediate civil and family cases.

Robert graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2004 and was a member of Phi Delta Phi, an International Law Fraternity.  He is a 2001 graduate from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Business Management and was an officer and member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

As a native Houstonian, Robert graduated from Lamar High School in 1997 and attained the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Uniquely, he is a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and is a lineal descendant of Colonel Almanzon Huston, Quartermaster General for the Texan Army.  Robert is also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Robert works with others in the community to promote positive youth development, Americanism, and an access to justice.  Robert lives in Fort Bend County, Texas, with his wife and children.

Robert was proud to have served as President of the Fort Bend County Bar Association in 2010.