Drafted and negotiated architectural and construction agreement for finish out of office space in downtown Austin office tower.
Represented EPC contractor on solar project in West Texas in $45M dispute brought through concurrent fast-track arbitration and district court lawsuit involving contested payment terms, construction delays, acceleration, and changes in scope.
Won jury and directed verdicts in favor of general contractor on breach-of-contract and quantum meruit claims arising out of a multi-family project.
Won appeal at the Supreme Court of Texas for a governmental entity on a contract and employment dispute.
Won summary judgment dismissal of $45,000,000 negligence claim against a private school in federal court; on appeal to the Fifth Circuit, obtained decision upholding dismissal.
Won a directed verdict for an individual in a state court jury trial of a nuisance suit where plaintiffs claimed $5,000,000 in damages.
Successfully defended a City’s right to enforce its zoning regulations on a wastewater treatment plant proposed by another governmental entity in an expedited bond validation suit; on direct appeal to the Texas Supreme Court, obtained a decision denying the opposing party jurisdiction.
Represented an EPC contractor in a $42M construction defect dispute and a $2M payment claim through trial court and owner bankruptcy proceedings. Representation included obtaining a $2.1M mechanic’s lien on behalf of the contractor with priority over the lender’s deed of trust, resulting in favorable settlement.