We Work For You

We Work For YouAllensworth and Porter, LLP is a full-service boutique law firm representing individuals and organizations within the construction industry — primarily in the areas of litigation and arbitration services. Our collection of attorneys focus on all areas of construction law, and are widely regarded as industry experts throughout the United States — often times serving as arbitrators, mediators, or expert witnesses.

With an extensive administrative practice representing clients in matters involving Texas professional registration, disputes heard by the State Office of Administrative Hearings and various procurement agencies, our firm includes a comprehensive office practice dedicated to negotiating and drafting contract documents, as well as assisting with lien filings and contract administration documentation. Finally, our firm maintains a small legislative practice, primarily in bill monitoring and organizing, as well as preparing testimony for legislative hearings.

Teamwork
Whatever the issue in construction law, the attorneys at Allensworth & Porter, LLP work as a team to resolve your case successfully. Our attorneys work hard to deliver the service and acumen of a small, specialty practice, while paying close attention to our clients’ needs and the overall goal of a cost-effective resolution to any issues. We proudly represent the interests of some of the most prominent local, regional, and national figures in the construction industry, and we invite you to contact us to discuss your situation. Experience the difference of a dedicated team focused on resolving your problem. Experience Allensworth & Porter. We produce results.

Attorneys

Reported Cases

  • Interstate Contracting Corporation v. City of Dallas, Texas, 135 S.W.3d 605 (Tex. 2004)
  • Parsons v. Turley, 109 S.W.3d 804 (Tex.App.--Dallas 2003, pet. denied).
  • Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City of Georgetown, 2002 WL 31833727 (Tex. App.―Austin 2002, no pet. h.).
  • Huffmeyer v. Mann, 49 S.W.3d 554 (Tex. App.―Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.).
  • Montemayor v. Chapa, 61 S.W.3d 758 (Tex. App.―Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.).
  • Medina v. Lopez-Roman, 49 S.W.3d 393 (Tex. App.―Austin 2000, no pet.).
  • May v. Nat’l Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA., 84 F.3d 1342 (10th Cir. 1996).
  • Petition of Kristie Leigh Enterprises, Inc., 72 F.3d 479 (5th Cir. 1996).
  • O.K. Sand & Gravel, Inc. v. Martin Marietta, 36 F.3d 565 (7th Cir. 1994).
  • Employers Cas. Co. v. Texas Ass'n of Sch. Bd. Workers' Comp. Self-Ins. Fund, 886 S.W.2d 470 (Tex. App.―Austin 1994, writ dism'd w.o.j.).
  • T.O. Stanley Boot Co., Inc. v. Bank of El Paso, 847 S.W.2d 218 (Tex. 1992).
  • In re Schnurr, 107 B.R. 124 (W.D. Tex. 1989).
  • City of Garland v. Zurn Indust. Inc., 870 F.2d 320 (5th Cir. 1989).
  • Johnson v. City of Fort Worth, 774 S.W.2d 653 (Tex. 1989).
  • Zurn Indust. Inc. v. Acton Const. Co., Ins., 847 F.2d 234 (5th Cir. 1988).
  • Hunt v. Ellisor & Tanner, Inc., 739 S.W.2d 933 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1987, writ denied).
  • Smith v. City of Seven Points, Texas, 608 F .Supp 458 (E.D. Tex. 1985)
  • Cook Consultants, Inc. v. Larson, 700 S.W.2d 231 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1985, writ ref’d n.r.e.).
  • Larson v. Cook Consultants, Inc., 690 S.W.2d 567 (Tex. 1985).
  • Cook Consultants, Inc. v. Larson, 677 S.W.2d 718 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1984) rev’d in part, 690 S.W.2d 567 (Tex. 1985).
  • Porraw v. Craig, 675 S.W.2d 503 (Tex. 1984).
  • Tasby v. Wright, 713 F.2d 90 (5th Cir. 1983).
  • Black Coral Inv. v. Bank of the Southwest, 650 S.W.2d 135 (Tex. App.―Houston [14th Dist.] 1983, writ ref’d n.r.e.).
  • Eames v. St. Paul Title Ins. Co., 654 S.W.2d 560 (Tex. App.—Waco 1983, writ ref’d n.r.e.).
  • Lewis v. Drake, 641 S.W.2d 392 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1982, no writ).
  • City of Marshall, Texas v. Bryant Air Conditioning Co., 650 F.2d 724 (5th Cir. 1981).
  • Price v. Dawson, 608 S.W.2d 339 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1980, no writ).
  • Freestone County Title & Abstract Co. v. Johnson, 594 S.W.2d 817 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1980, no writ).
  • Kessler v. Raines, 566 S.W. 2d 333 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1978, no writ).
  • Hays v. Kessler, 564 S.W. 2d 496 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1978, no writ).
  • Martin v. Mann Merch. Inc., 570 S.W.2d 208 (Tex. App.―Dallas), writ ref’d n.r.e., 576 S.W.2d 781 (Tex. 1978) (per curiam).
  • Mann Merch., Inc. v. Martin, 576 S.W. 2d 781 (Tex. 1978).

Accolades

  • “They bring fresh air to the most challenging situations.”
  • “Comfortable security tinged with wisdom.”
  • “They have no competition.”
  • “Everyone in field speaks about them as if they are the only [construction attorneys].”
  • “It’s a good law firm that knows the industry and understands our needs.”
  • “They make us feel comfortable and we trust them.”
  • “[Allensworth & Porter is] accessible, hands-on, flexible and responsive.”
  • “…friendly and approachable, they speak our language.”
  • “…best guys I know of.”
  • “…in-tune and informed about our industry…”
  • “…we like ‘em!”