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Porter Hedges LLP

Construction

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Porter Hedges LLP

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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

Band 1

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

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  • Porter Hedges advises the City of Houston on their design and construction contracts for city infrastructure projects, this recently included the contracts for a USD3 billion water replacement facility.

Strengths

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  • The firm has quality lawyers that understand the construction dispute space exceptionally well. They navigate disputes with adeptness and skill of communication.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • Porter Hedges has always been extremely responsive in responding to communications with regularity and keeping its client informed.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • The Porter Hedges team is always responsive and flexible, making you feel like their only client even though I know they are very busy.

    Construction respondentUSA
  • I appreciate the team's responsiveness, attention to detail, and strong knowledge of the relevant law.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleDavid Peden
    Senior StatespeopleDavid Peden

    David Peden

    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 is an excellent lawyer.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 1Amy Wolfshohl
    Band 1Amy Wolfshohl

    Amy Wolfshohl

    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.

    • Amy has a knack and gift for reading opposition counsel, she knows how to craft a plan and can set client expectations really well.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Amy has expertise in nuts and bolts construction matters, with a very practical approach. Amy is very personable and cuts through the nonsense.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Amy is very smart, very experienced and has high level of commercial fluency. She can help on legal and commercial considerations.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 2John R Hawkins
    Band 2John R Hawkins

    John R Hawkins

    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.

    • John Hawkins is responsive, pragmatic and competent in handling complex matters.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 4Sean McChristian
    Band 4Sean McChristian

    Sean McChristian

    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.

    • He is very intelligent and a formidable adversary in disputes.

      Construction respondentUSA

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