Biography of Bruce Tough

“I am a professional problem solver with an eye on results, efficiency and costs,” Bruce Tough states with the confidence of an experienced litigator, trial attorney and community leader.

Bruce Tough’s law firm, the Tough Law Firm, is located at the intersection of I-45 S and Hardy Toll Road in Spring, Texas in a custom designed building that Tough recently occupied with three other participating partners. “This is the second development that I have also occupied as an owner. The first was in midtown Houston where I spent 15 years in my law practice,” Tough says.

Tough has been actively involved for over a decade now serving in numerous elected or appointed capacities in The Woodlands and Montgomery County. He currently holds an elected office in The Woodlands, Texas and Montgomery County. “My experience as a past president of The Woodlands Community Association for five years and as the current chairman of The Woodlands Township Board of Directors and President of The Woodlands Fire Department has provided me a unique insight into the management and operations of multimillion-dollar businesses and organizations. I use that experience when I represent companies that are faced with litigation and I always keep my eye on the goal line,” states Tough, a seasoned trial litigator.

He continues, “Anyone who knows me or who has met me in court knows that I am a fierce competitor for my clients’ interests, but always fair, honest and result oriented. That means concentrating my efforts to solve the problem with the most favorable business selection. As a businessman, I have owned and participated in real estate developments so I know the challenges of business owners. As a previous Conroe Independent School Trustee, nothing can be more complicated than the overview of a school district, especially one with 46,500 students, 50 schools 6,000 employees and a 385 million-dollar budget. A lot of moving pieces.”

Tough relishes challenges that compel professional as well as personal growth. He attributes his achievements to his fearlessness and love of life and people of all walks. He adds, “I’ve climbed and reached the 14,000 foot summit of Long’s Peak after some dicey moments. I’ve had a few close calls during some diving excursions both alone and with my wife. I look upon adversity as an opportunity to flex my mental and physical strength. My wife tolerates my zeal for community service as long as I recognize it substitutes for other pursuits such as tennis, golf, hunting and other non-professional pursuits.”

Tough affectionately refers to his parents, Coulson and Colleen Tough, who moved to The Woodlands area in 1974, as Woodlands pioneers. His sister, Cindy Tough, graduated from Conroe High School in 1977. “I love Montgomery County and feel privileged to be able to live and work and raise my four daughters here. All the rest is just my honor to be able to contribute in any other capacity to make it better,” Tough states. Tough has resided in The Woodlands with his wife Diana and Madison, Tara, Abby and Sydney since 1996.