Architects, engineers, contractors, and owners. Construction disputes. Professional negligence claims. Certificate of merit defense. From district court through the Texas Supreme Court.
Construction disputes don't respect professional silos. Alex represents every party in the design and construction chain — from owner to specialty subcontractor, from architect to soils engineer.
Defense in owner claims, subcontractor disputes, and lien litigation. Fee recovery on counterclaim when your contract supports it. Trial counsel who understands how construction projects actually run.
Signing GC-drafted subcontracts without legal review is the single biggest source of preventable loss. Defense when claims are filed, and contract counsel before the next project starts.
Construction administration liability, owner disputes, contractor claims, and professional negligence defense. Chapter 150 Certificate of Merit motions — at trial and on appeal.
Chapter 150 Certificate of Merit exposure, design professional indemnity clauses, and errors & omissions risk. Extensive appellate record defending structural and civil engineering firms.
High-value subcontracts with flow-down indemnity, IP in design deliverables, and coordination liability. Trial and appellate defense for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing professionals.
Statute of repose exposure, Certificate of Merit defense posture, and professional liability insurance alignment. Ongoing legal infrastructure — not just emergency response.
Chapter 150 requires plaintiffs to file a certificate of merit from a licensed expert before suing a design professional for negligence. Getting this right — or wrong — is dispositive.
Alex has obtained dismissals of Chapter 150 certificate of merit claims at the trial court level and reversed trial court denials on appeal — including obtaining reversal at the Fifth Court of Appeals when the trial court erroneously ruled that the statute did not apply at all.
Design firms that understand Chapter 150 before a claim is filed are in a fundamentally different position than those who learn about it from their litigation attorney. The defense posture review — knowing which contracts create exposure and which create defenses — is a standing service for retainer clients.
From prime contracts through specialty subcontracts — breach of contract claims, payment disputes, change order disagreements, and scope-of-work litigation. Representing contractors and subcontractors through trial and appeal.
Trial and appellate defense of architects, engineers, and other licensed design professionals against professional negligence claims — including Certificate of Merit motion practice, standard of care defense, and errors & omissions litigation.
Texas has some of the most technical lien and bond claim requirements in the country. Preliminary notice deadlines, monthly lien notice obligations, and retainage trap provisions require construction-specific knowledge. Missing a statutory deadline is typically unrecoverable.
Defense of contractors and owners in personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from construction site accidents. From incident response through trial — with a track record that includes full defense verdicts in catastrophic injury cases.
Briefing and oral argument in construction and design professional matters across every Texas Court of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts and applicable law.
Notice deadlines run. Lien periods expire. The sooner you engage counsel who knows construction law, the better your options. Call for a no-charge intake call.
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