Construction Litigation

Construction litigation and arbitration has been Allensworth & Porter’s primary focus from the founding of the firm in 1995 and throughout its history, as well as each of its partners’ prior experiences. Allensworth & Porter, LLP represents clients in litigation and arbitration from virtually all areas of the construction industry, including owners/developers, general contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, insurance companies, and lenders. The firm represents clients in commercial, residential, industrial, civil, pipeline, highway, and residential disputes.

Examples include:

• Construction defect claims
• Differing site conditions
• Performance and warranty disputes
• Defaults and termination
• Defective design
• Payment issues
• Lien and bond claims
• Impact claims
• Liquidated damages
• Jobsite injuries
• Governmental regulation and compliance issues
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Administrative claims

Our lawyers are members and leaders of major construction industry organizations, including:

• Co-founders and executives of Construction Law Section of The State Bar of Texas and Construction Law Section of the Austin Bar Association
• ABA Forum on the Construction Industry
• Associated General Contractors of America
• Texas and Austin Bar Construction Law Sections
• American College of Construction Lawyers
• Real Estate Council of Austin

Construction Litigation Forums

• Appellate litigation
• Arbitration
• Collections and Judgment Enforcement
• County Courts
• Federal Court
• Insurance Defense
• Lien Enforcement
• Mediation
• State District Court