Blake Hansen

Past Chair

Blake Hansen was born in Stamford, Texas in 1949 and received his undergraduate BBA degree from Texas Tech University in 1972. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1975. Blake concentrates his legal practice in the area of business and corporate law, transactional law, estate planning and probate law. In his business and transactional practice, Blake represents business entities in their formation, daily legal matters, and in mergers and acquisitions. His practice also includes real estate, health law, and representation of governmental entities.

Blake received his Texas Law License in 1975 and is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of Texas and before the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Prior to joining the law firm in 1979, Blake was an assistant district attorney in Midland County, Texas and was County Judge of Midland County, Texas in 1978. Civically, Blake has been very active in the Odessa community by serving as a Board Member and past President of the Ellen Noel Art Museum, as Board Member and past President of United Way of Odessa, as Board Member and past President of Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas, Inc., and is currently serving as a Board Member of Securing Samaritan’s Vision, Inc. and as Board Member and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Odessa Regional Medical Center.

Blake and his wife, Fannie, have four adult children. Blake enjoys hunting, hiking, and most outdoor activities.