Construction
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Provided by Porter Hedges LLP
Porter Hedges attorneys represent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, design professionals, construction managers, lenders and owners in resolving complex construction disputes. At trial or in any form of alternative dispute resolution, our lawyers have extensive experience representing large national and multi-national corporations as well as small and mid-sized companies and individuals.
Construction projects are subject to high risk and tight profit margins, and as a result, getting the best results at the lowest cost is our prime consideration. Our litigators effectively manage both the outcome and the costs when disputes occur. We also write and negotiate the contracts to avoid disputes where possible and streamline those which our clients cannot avoid. We manage the process to ensure that the family of contracts which make up a construction project are coordinated.
We represent clients in the following types of construction disputes:
- Bid disputes
- Bond and lien claims
- Breach of contract
- Change order disputes
- Construction defect claim
- Cost overrun and extra work claims
- Deceptive trade practices
- Defective plans and specifications
- Delay, acceleration, impact, and inefficiency claims
- Differing site conditions
- Fraud and misrepresentation
- Industrial and offshore claims
- Insurance coverage
- Jobsite injury
- Materials failures
- Payment and performance issues
- Design Professional disputes
- Subcontractor Disputes
- Surveying errors
- Warranty issues
- Wrongful termination
Chambers Review
Porter Hedges LLP has an outstanding team for handling of all aspects of construction projects in such areas as the commercial, energy and industrial fields. It has a strong litigation practice with additional experience in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Porter Hedges frequently acts for clients in construction disputes involving finance issues such as bankruptcy, lien and bond laws. It represents owners in a number of sectors, as well as contractors. The team at Porter Hedges is also noted for its transactional capabilities, advising on areas including project financing and contract drafting.
Work Highlights
- Porter Hedges LLP continued to represent general contractor, US Trinity Energy Services, in a $65 million suit against an owner, Mountain Valley Pipeline. This concerned costs related to delays and changes for work on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a 300-mile natural gas pipeline that runs from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Porter Hedges is very knowledgeable in construction and has a deep bench."
"Its lawyers are professional, good to work with and substantively knowledgeable."
"Porter Hedges is very knowledgeable in construction and has a deep bench."
"Its lawyers are professional, good to work with and substantively knowledgeable."
Notable Practitioners
David Peden is a disputes specialist, highly capable of handling cases involving construction, insurance and surety issues. He has an especially outstanding reputation for his ADR practice. He frequently acts for owners, lenders and contractors.
"David is an exceptional lawyer."
"He is one of the best construction lawyers in Texas."
Amy Wolfshohl advises clients in complex construction transactions and construction disputes including lien and defect actions. She has a particular emphasis on matters arising in the industrial and energy sectors.
"Amy is a phenomenal lawyer. She is terrific - very poised, precise and detail-oriented, and she can handle anything that comes her way."
"She is one of my go-to lawyers."
John Hawkins handles both transaction matters and disputes arising in the construction sector. He is particularly active in the energy sector as well as in the defense of design professionals in court and disciplinary proceedings.
"John is a very intuitive attorney."
Sean McChristian represents the full spectrum of clients in construction disputes. Sean's practice is informed by his experience in real estate disputes and his knowledge of the Texas legislative landscape.
"Sean is a very professional and formidable lawyer."
"He is a very solid construction attorney."
"Sean is a deeply knowledgeable litigator by trade. We appreciate his expertise in that he knows how to mitigate risks and get us to the right folks when we need a quarterback for our issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Porter Hedges LLP
Texas
Members
Provided by Porter Hedges LLP
Clay M. Steely
David W. Salton
Nicholas A. Simms
Sean M. McChristian