Cokinos | Young, Construction | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Cokinos | Young

In today’s complex and constantly changing business environment, Cokinos | Young continues to use practical experience and pragmatic approaches to manage serious legal challenges. As we have expanded our capabilities over the years to a true full-service law firm, Cokinos | Young’s commitment to the construction industry has never wavered. Clients benefit from our extensive experience on a wide range of construction projects in both the public and private sectors.

Our commitment to the construction industry includes extensive involvement with many industry related associations. These relationships provide us with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing evolution of issues impacting both the construction industry at large and the clients we represent, making Cokinos | Young the most innovative and influential firm in the business.

When we first opened our doors 33 years ago, Gregory Cokinos and Marc Young committed to providing our clients the highest level of legal knowledge, value, attentive service, excellence, and a full commitment to obtaining the best possible outcomes. Today, our firm continues to embody that strong foundation of core values and is why we are proud to continue servicing clients that started on the journey with us in 1989.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cokinos | Young is a widely respected group that advises clients such as developers, owners and general contractors from a range of fields. It is especially active assisting clients working in the oil and gas industry. The team provides a full-service offering, allowing it to advise on construction projects through to completion. Cokinos is experienced in handling complex litigation issues such as alleged construction defects and contract breaches, as well as advising on noncontentious matters such as contract drafting and OSHA compliance.

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Work Highlights

Cokinos | Young represents Troy Construction as a party in a multi-district USD1.4 billion litigation with 125 individual suits, regarding alleged negligent construction of a pipeline that caused flooding into local residences.

Strengths

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The team at Cokinos has the breadth of experience and knowledge, but more importantly the ability and willingness, to dive deep into issues.

Construction respondent
USA

The firm responds quickly, is knowledgeable and has impressive depth.

Construction respondent
USA

The firm's lawyers are construction specialists, who have been extremely practical and efficient. I found them to be excellent lawyers and very knowledgeable about the industry.

Construction respondent
USA

Cokinos has a deep understanding of the dynamics of the construction industry.

Construction respondent
USA

Cokinos brings a wealth of experience. The firm has professional relationships and experience with experts and consultants to build the best possible team to advocate for us.

Construction respondent
USA

The team at Cokinos has the breadth of experience and knowledge, but more importantly the ability and willingness, to dive deep into issues.

Construction respondent
USA

The firm responds quickly, is knowledgeable and has impressive depth.

Construction respondent
USA

The firm's lawyers are construction specialists, who have been extremely practical and efficient. I found them to be excellent lawyers and very knowledgeable about the industry.

Construction respondent
USA

Cokinos has a deep understanding of the dynamics of the construction industry.

Construction respondent
USA

Cokinos brings a wealth of experience. The firm has professional relationships and experience with experts and consultants to build the best possible team to advocate for us.

Construction respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Gregory Cokinos

Head of Construction

Star Individuals

Gregory Cokinos is eminently capable of handling the most complex construction litigation and contract negotiations relating to commercial and industrial projects. He is equally adept at representing owners, developers and contractors.

Gregory is a top lawyer in the field.

Gregory is a very good negotiator and trial attorney.

No problem is too large for Gregory.

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Stephanie O’Rourke

Band 3

Stephanie O'Rourke handles construction-related litigation pertaining to commercial and industrial projects. She also manages contract negotiations.

Stephanie is always available, helpful and returns messages in a timely way. She's very experienced and is a strong, professional and solutions-oriented advocate.

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John Warren

Band 4

John Warren is a principal in the firm's Houston office. He represents prominent contractors in high-value construction disputes and has a robust litigation and advisory practice.

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Stephanie Cook

Band 4

Stephanie Cook is a specialist in construction and commercial litigation. She represents a developed suite of clients, including contractors and owners, in their construction disputes and contract negotiations.

Stephanie is very smart and responsive, she is there whenever clients need her. She goes above and beyond with responsiveness.

Stephanie understands competitive positioning and market pressures, and she provides counsel that balances legal protection with business objectives.

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