Construction Law

Our construction practice group has extensive experience with clients in virtually every aspect of the industry. We understand and have been involved with all phases of construction from finance, planning, building and design, to construction and post-construction management. We have represented owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, distributors, manufactures, architects, engineers and consultants. Whether it is understanding the complexities of contractual indemnity agreements or finding knowledgeable experts to testify regarding obscure construction defect issues, chances are our practice group already has a problem-solving approach for the issue. Trying cases and arbitrating disputes through the years has helped bring into focus many of the issues which eventually lead to litigation in the first place. One of our goals is to guide our clients' business practices to avoid litigation and arbitration. In this regard, we help our clients with asset protection through the choice of appropriate business entities, drafting contracts, interpreting contracts, interviewing witnesses, conducting pre-suit investigations, risk-management analysis, and aggressively negotiating disputes before formal action is required.

Of course even the most prudent companies with polices and procedures that meet or exceed the standard of care can still find themselves faced with the unavoidable reality of litigation. When this happens, our lawyers are experienced with litigating and trying cases in virtually all aspects of construction practice including the defense and prosecution of cases involving breach of contract, negligence, breach of express and implied warranties, DTPA, fraud claims, death or personal injury, nonpayment and defective design and construction issues. Our active trial practice frequently finds us in both state and federal courts as well as the various courts of appeal.