Construction projects put a lot of money and many parties at risk on a tight schedule.
When a project goes wrong, the contract and the paper trail decide who absorbs delays, cost overruns and defective work. We represent general contractors, specialty and roofing contractors, remodelers, subcontractors, developers, design professionals and suppliers, in both contract work and disputes.
How We Help Construction Companies
Construction Contracts
Prime contracts, subcontracts, owner-contractor and design-build agreements, and change order procedures.
Payment and Lien Rights
Preserving and enforcing mechanic's lien and payment rights under Texas law, and defending against improper liens.
Project Disputes
Claims over scope, delays, change orders, defects and unpaid work.
Insurance and Warranty Claims
Coverage disputes, denied claims and warranty claims involving workmanship or materials.
Joint Ventures
Agreements for contractors teaming up on larger projects.
Buying and Selling Contractors
Acquisitions and sales of construction and trade businesses, including license and bonding issues.
Texas Lien and Payment Rules
Texas mechanic's lien law sets strict notice and filing deadlines, and the legislature has changed those rules significantly over time. Missing a deadline can forfeit lien rights, so contractors and suppliers should track notice dates from the start of each project. We help clients set up those procedures and enforce their rights when payment stops.
Who We Work With
Disputes
We look for efficient resolutions through negotiation, mediation or arbitration, which many construction contracts require, and we are prepared to try the case when a dispute can't be resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ask a QuestionHow long do I have to file a mechanic's lien in Texas?
Texas sets strict deadlines for notices and lien affidavits, measured from when the work was performed or the original contract was completed. The deadlines differ for commercial and residential projects and for subcontractors and suppliers, and the legislature has changed them over time. Calendar the deadlines at the start of each job.
What is a pay-if-paid clause?
A clause that makes a subcontractor's payment depend on the general contractor first being paid by the owner. Texas limits how these clauses can be enforced, including a notice process that lets a subcontractor object to nonpayment, so subcontractors should read them closely before signing.
What should a construction contract say about change orders?
How change orders are requested, priced and approved, who can sign them, and whether work can proceed before a change order is signed. Many disputes start with work done on a verbal approval, so a clear written process protects both sides.
Our Practice Areas
- Business AcquisitionsWe represent buyers and sellers of Texas businesses, from the first letter of intent through closing and the handoff that follows.Learn More
- Startups, Entity Formation, and Venture CapitalWe help founders and owners form the right entity, set clear ownership terms, raise capital and keep their companies in good order as they grow.Learn More
- Business Counsel and ContractsWe act as outside counsel for established companies and handle the contracts a business signs every week, from vendor and customer agreements to franchise documents.Learn More
- Commercial Litigation and Dispute ResolutionWe resolve business disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and trial, with a plan built around what the client needs from the outcome.Learn More
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