About

Provided by Andrews Myers PC

Our construction practice group is recognized as a leader in construction contracts, transactions, alternative dispute resolution and litigation.

We serve builders and developers, subcontractors and suppliers, owners/buyers and other parties in all aspects of construction law:

Construction Claims— Resolving disputes over project delays, schedule changes, change orders, workmanship, or surety issues

Construction Defaults— Exhausting all alternatives to the lose-lose scenario of contractor termination, while positioning our client for the possibility of litigation

Construction and Design Defects— Prosecution or defense of claims for remedy of structural deficiencies, substandard materials, code violations or damages

Construction Documentation— We regularly draft, review and negotiate agreements including construction contracts (Lump Sum, EPC/EPCM, Design/Build, GMP), bid documents, subcontracts, purchase orders/supply contracts, change orders, joint venture and settlements

Construction Management— We advise clients on the use and formation of alternative project delivery systems including design/build and construction management along with insurance and bonding issues

Mechanics’ Liens and Payment Bond Claims— Aggressive action to enforce the rights of unpaid contractors and suppliers

OSHA Citations and Proceedings— We advise and defend clients faced with compliance issues, we also provide a proactive response to safety violations to minimize the expense and disruptions

Chambers Review

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Construction - Texas

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What the Team is Known For

Andrews Myers is a market-leading construction group that advises clients in the public and private sectors, including residential development companies and oil and gas entities. It also represents contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. The team has a dominant litigation practice, appearing in some of the industry's most sophisticated and high-value cases. Andrews Myers assists throughout all stages of major projects, from financing and contract negotiations to delay claims. It has experience representing clients in the negotiation and drafting of agreements with design professionals and design-build subcontractors.

Work Highlights

  • Andrews Myers continued to represent JE Dunn Construction in litigation against Apple relating to the construction of a new $500 million office campus in Austin, Texas.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William K Andrews
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William K Andrews
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Senior Statespeople

William Andrews has considerable experience in construction-related litigation including complex multiparty cases. He is also noted for his expertise in energy and EPC work. He often presides over complex construction arbitrations.

William provides excellent advice and guidance during tough negotiations.

He's one of the most seasoned construction lawyers in the USA and one of the best lawyers in Texas.

R. Carson Fisk
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R. Carson Fisk
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Carson Fisk has a practice that spans both construction-related litigation and transactional matters, primarily acting on behalf of general contractor clients. In addition, he has a strong practice as an arbitrator and mediator.

He is incredibly brilliant and a beautiful writer.

William B Westcott
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William B Westcott
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Ben Westcott is particularly noted for working with clients in the commercial and industrial sectors, as well as for his expertise in stadium construction projects. He is co-managing shareholder of Andrews Myers.

Ben is very business-savvy and pragmatic.

A great leader - very knowledgeable, highly skilled in construction law and particularly in litigation, with top marks for responsiveness and availability.

He's to the point and speaks directly to the subject matter.

Ben is the best construction attorney in the business.

Seth A. Russell
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Seth A. Russell
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Band 2

Seth Russell is widely recognized by market sources for his expertise in transactional matters. He offers additional experience in construction-related disputes, commonly representing clients in industrial, energy and public infrastructure construction projects.

Seth is a smart lawyer.

Timothy Ross
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Timothy Ross
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Timothy Ross is particularly noted for his construction industry-related transactional work, and commonly acts for contractor, developer and surety-side clients.

Tim is incredibly smart and a phenomenal attorney. He has the utmost level of professionalism, construction knowledge, and great rapport with my team and other attorneys.

Tim is a top-tier lawyer - practical and effective with excellent knowledge of the law.

W Jason Walker
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W Jason Walker
Head of Construction
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Band 4

Jason Walker covers a wide array of construction claims including payment, breach of contract and bond disputes.

Jason is an excellent lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Construction

William K Andrews
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William K Andrews
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Senior Statespeople
William B Westcott
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William B Westcott
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Band 1
Seth A. Russell
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Seth A. Russell
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Band 2
Timothy Ross
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Timothy Ross
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Band 2
R. Carson Fisk
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R. Carson Fisk
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Band 3
W Jason Walker
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W Jason Walker
Head of Construction
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Band 4
Construction: Alternative Dispute Resolution

R. Carson Fisk
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R. Carson Fisk
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Band 1
William K Andrews
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William K Andrews
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Band 1

Members

Provided by Andrews Myers PC

Adam Robertson

Andrew Bender

Andy Clark

Andy Harris

Bill Erwin

Blain Donnell

Bret Rycroft

Brittany Cooperrider

Bryce Latray

Clayton Utkov

Colby Binford

Colby Hodges

Daniel Kemp

Daniel Manning

Ieshia Dunmore

JG Albertine

Jacob Roschmann

John Williamson

Kenton Andrews

Kevin Murphy

Kristi Belt

Lisa Norman

Marcela Arevalo

Matthew Cire

Mayra Maldonado

Paul Goldenberg

R. Carson Fisk

R. Carson Fisk

Head of Department

Rahul Rao

Ryan McKee

W Jason Walker

W Jason Walker

Head of Department

William Davis

William W. Davidson

Yvonne Nguyen

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