About

Provided by Porter Hedges LLP

Porter Hedges attorneys represent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, design professionals, construction managers, lenders and owners in resolving complex construction disputes. At trial or in any form of alternative dispute resolution, our lawyers have extensive experience representing large national and multi-national corporations as well as small and mid-sized companies and individuals.

Construction projects are subject to high risk and tight profit margins, and as a result, getting the best results at the lowest cost is our prime consideration. Our litigators effectively manage both the outcome and the costs when disputes occur. We also write and negotiate the contracts to avoid disputes where possible and streamline those which our clients cannot avoid. We manage the process to ensure that the family of contracts which make up a construction project are coordinated.

We represent clients in the following types of construction disputes:

  • Bid disputes
  • Bond and lien claims
  • Breach of contract
  • Change order disputes
  • Construction defect claim
  • Cost overrun and extra work claims
  • Deceptive trade practices
  • Defective plans and specifications
  • Delay, acceleration, impact, and inefficiency claims
  • Differing site conditions
  • Fraud and misrepresentation
  • Industrial and offshore claims
  • Insurance coverage
  • Jobsite injury
  • Materials failures
  • Payment and performance issues
  • Design Professional disputes
  • Subcontractor Disputes
  • Surveying errors
  • Warranty issues
  • Wrongful termination

Chambers Review

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Construction - Texas

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Porter Hedges has an outstanding practice that handles all aspects of construction projects in areas such as the commercial, energy and industrial fields. Strong in litigation with additional experience in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, Porter Hedges frequently acts for clients in construction disputes involving finance issues such as bankruptcy, lien and bond laws. It represents owners in a number of sectors, as well as contractors. The team is also noted for its transactional capabilities, advising on areas including project financing and contract drafting.

Work Highlights

  • Porter Hedges continued to represent general contractor Air Products and Chemicals Inc. against its subcontractor Primoris relating to its claim for costs and delays on a $1 billion ammonia production facility in Texas.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Peden
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David Peden
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Senior Statespeople

David Peden is a disputes specialist, highly capable of handling cases involving construction, insurance and surety issues. He has an especially outstanding reputation for his ADR practice. He frequently acts for owners, lenders and contractors.

David has excellent insight on litigation and is highly responsive to pertinent issues for the client.

Amy Wolfshohl
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Amy Wolfshohl
Head of Construction
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Band 2

Amy Wolfshohl advises clients on complex construction transactions and construction disputes including lien and defect actions. She has a particular emphasis on matters arising in the industrial and energy sectors.

She's great at stopping disputes before they become disputes and she understands business strategy. Amy's a really skilled lawyer.

John R Hawkins
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John R Hawkins
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Band 2

John Hawkins handles both transaction matters and disputes arising in the construction sector. He is particularly active in the energy sector as well as in the defense of design professionals in court and disciplinary proceedings.

He is really thoughtful, has creative problem-solving skills and communicates clearly and proactively.

John has a strong command of contract matters, with exceptional customer service and accessibility.

Sean McChristian
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Sean McChristian
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Band 4

Sean McChristian represents the full spectrum of clients in construction disputes. McChristian's practice is informed by his experience in real estate disputes and his knowledge of the Texas legislative landscape.

Sean is a strong partner who is willing to roll up his sleeves and streetfight. He gets problems resolved quickly.

Ranked Lawyers at
Porter Hedges LLP

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Texas

Construction

David Peden
S
David Peden
S
Senior Statespeople
Amy Wolfshohl
2
Amy Wolfshohl
Head of Construction
2
Band 2
John R Hawkins
2
John R Hawkins
2
Band 2
Sean McChristian
4
Sean McChristian
4
Band 4
Construction: Alternative Dispute Resolution

David Peden
S
David Peden
S
Senior Statespeople

Members

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Amy Wolfshohl

Amy Wolfshohl

Head of Department

Clay M. Steely

Cory Sweers

David W. Salton

Nicholas A. Simms