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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Band 1

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 represented IES Commercial & Industrial as a subcontractor in a dispute with the general contractor Graycor Construction Co. regarding the construction of an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Georgia.

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 a wealth of 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 is an excellent lawyer.

R. Carson Fisk
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R. Carson Fisk
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Band 1

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.

Carson is intellectual and cerebral. He understands the nuance of law and knows how to apply those nuances to get results.

Carson is the most beautiful writer of arguments.

Carson is deeply intellectual and a very strong construction lawyer.

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.

He is fantastic as the figurehead of the firm.

He's a very good lawyer, a construction lawyer through and through.

Ben is irreplaceable in our minds, his industry knowledge and advice are important as we go about our business. He's simply top of his field.

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.

He's very collegial and in the trenches he works hard for his client.

Timothy Ross
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Timothy Ross
Head of Construction
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Band 2

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

Timothy is an excellent lawyer.

William J. "Jason" Walker
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William J. "Jason" Walker
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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 a very good lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Construction

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

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

Members

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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

John Williamson

Kenton Andrews

Kevin Murphy

Kristi Belt

Lisa Norman

Marcela Arevalo

Matthew Cire

Mayra Maldonado

Paul Goldenberg

Rahul Rao

Ryan McKee

Timothy Ross

Timothy Ross

Head of Department

William Davis

William W. Davidson

Yvonne Nguyen

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