Allensworth and Porter, L.L.P. is a firm of dedicated lawyers representing the construction industry, primarily in the resolution of disputes arising out of the construction process. Although some of the firm's lawyers occasionally serve as arbitrators, mediators, or expert witnesses, the vast majority of the firm's work consists of advocating its clients' positions in litigation and arbitration proceedings. The firm has an extensive administrative practice representing clients in matters involving Texas professional registration and in disputes heard by the State Office of Administrative Hearings and various procurement agencies. The firm also engages in an office practice, representing its clients in negotiating and drafting contract documents and assisting in lien filings and documenting contract administration. Finally, the firm maintains a small legislative practice, primarily in bill monitoring and in organizing and preparing testimony for legislative hearings.
Our Attorneys*
The firm was founded on January 1, 1995, by William R. Allensworth, who had over 20 years experience as a litigation partner in a major Texas firm, and who is Board Certified in Civil Litigation. Mr. Allensworth is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, where he teaches courses in Construction Law and Construction Litigation. Mr. Allensworth has tried scores of jury cases and has handled appeals in both state and federal courts, including several of the more significant construction decisions rendered by the Texas appellate courts.
A number of lawyers
at our firm have been recognized as leaders in their field, through
publications including Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Texas Monthly’s Super
Lawyers and Rising Stars editions, among others. The firm’s
attorneys have distinguished themselves through their local, regional and
national service in distinguished industry groups. Our lawyers are or
have been actively involved in the American College of Construction Lawyers,
the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry, the American
Inns of Court, the Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Rotary International,
the State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section, the American Institute of
Architects, and many other groups, often in leadership positions.
Our Office
We are located in the center of downtown Austin at the corner of Congress Avenue and Seventh Street in the Sampson Building, the oldest structure on the avenue. Abner Cook, who previously had built several of Austin's landmarks, including the Governor's Mansion, completed the building in 1859 for the Sampson family, who operated it as a general store. Since that time, the structure has housed retail and business offices, restaurants, doctors, and lawyers, and has been continuously at the center of business in Austin for more than 140 years. The stone structure is built in the Italianate style with distinctive arched windows. An Austin landmark, the building was placed on The National Register of Historical Places in 1978 and dedicated as a Texas Historical Landmark in 1986.
Our Billing Policy
Allensworth and Porter, L.L.P. was established to provide cost-effective legal services to the construction industry. We believe that thequality of our services compares favorably with that of any large firm in Texas. However, because we are well managed, have reasonable income expectations, and have a loyal and promptly-paying clientele, we have been able to bill our services at reasonable rates.
Our billing is detailed and is based primarily upon billed hourly time. We generally do not charge clients for the expense of telephone calls, faxes, or computerized legal research, and our photocopying charges are nominal.
* Unless otherwise noted, Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
The firm was founded on January 1, 1995, by William R. Allensworth, who had over 20 years experience as a litigation partner in a major Texas firm, and who is Board Certified in Civil Litigation. Mr. Allensworth is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, where he teaches courses in Construction Law and Construction Litigation. Mr. Allensworth has tried scores of jury cases and has handled appeals in both state and federal courts, including several of the more significant construction decisions rendered by the Texas appellate courts.
We are located in the center of downtown Austin at the corner of Congress Avenue and Seventh Street in the Sampson Building, the oldest structure on the avenue. Abner Cook, who previously had built several of Austin's landmarks, including the Governor's Mansion, completed the building in 1859 for the Sampson family, who operated it as a general store. Since that time, the structure has housed retail and business offices, restaurants, doctors, and lawyers, and has been continuously at the center of business in Austin for more than 140 years. The stone structure is built in the Italianate style with distinctive arched windows. An Austin landmark, the building was placed on The National Register of Historical Places in 1978 and dedicated as a Texas Historical Landmark in 1986.
Allensworth and Porter, L.L.P. was established to provide cost-effective legal services to the construction industry. We believe that thequality of our services compares favorably with that of any large firm in Texas. However, because we are well managed, have reasonable income expectations, and have a loyal and promptly-paying clientele, we have been able to bill our services at reasonable rates.