DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Andrews Myers PC

Construction

8 ranked lawyers

Band 1

Texas

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What the team is known for

Market-leading construction group that advises clients in the public and private sectors, including residential development companies and oil and gas entities. Also represents contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Dominant litigation practice appearing in some of the industry's most sophisticated and high-value cases. Assists throughout all stages of major projects, from financing and contract negotiations to delay claims. Has experience representing clients in the negotiations and drafting of agreements with design professionals and design-build subcontractors.

Strengths

A client notes: "It has a unique ability to solve problems before litigation. Not only does it have the expertise, it has relationships and the history."

"They do a great job at availability and responsiveness," adds a source.

Another interviewee comments: "It has an innate ability to understand the issues and it is definitely experienced."

Work highlights

Represented an owner and developer, Arel River Oaks, in a lawsuit against a construction manager, GT Leach Constructors, and its subcontractor, Kane Industries, relating to a luxury high-rise condominium tower in Houston, where both parties have multimillion-dollar claims.

Notable practitioners

Carson Fisk 's practice spans both construction-related litigation and transactional matters. He primarily works for general contractor clients.
"He is practical and academic, he understands the finer aspects of the law and can translate it to a business situation."

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 very good lawyer."

Thomas Myers acts for prominent commercial contractors and manufacturers involved in construction projects advising on transactions, risk management and contractual matters.
"He's a transactional lawyer who does excellent work."

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

Jason Walker covers a wide array of construction claims including payment, breach of contract and bond disputes.
"He's effective in the courtroom."

William 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 pragmatic, knowledgeable and strategic." "He stands out as a specialist in construction defect work."

William Andrews has considerable experience in construction-related litigation including complex multiparty cases as well as acting as an arbitrator. He is also noted for his expertise in energy and EPC work.
"He is one of the top mediators and arbitrators." "I absolutely love him, it's fantastic to go into battle with him."

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Overview

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