Mr. Ross is an associate in the construction law group of the firm.  His practice focuses on representation of general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners and sureties in a variety of construction-related disputes.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Ross was employed as a project engineer for a large commercial general contractor in Dallas, Texas, where he managed the construction of numerous government buildings.

Representative Experience

• Defense of a mechanical and plumbing subcontractor in a multi-party, multi-million dollar construction defect dispute.
• Representation of a general contractor to resolve numerous lien claims and to recover from a defaulting subcontractor.
• Representation of a subcontractor against a general contractor for delays and acceleration.
• Defense of a geotechnical engineer in a multi-party design/construction defect dispute.
• Defense of a developer in a multi-party contract dispute.
• Representation of a general contractor to resolve numerous bond claims and to recover from a defaulting subcontractor.

Professional / Civic Affiliations

• State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section
• Texas Young Lawyers Association
• Houston Bar Association, Construction Law Section
• Houston Young Lawyers Association

News

• C. Dean Herms, Jr. Joins Firm as Partner; New Associates Join Ranks (11/30/2006)

Publications

• "Managing Construction Projects in Texas" (4/1/2008)
• "The New Contingent Payment Clause Statute: Does it really help anyone?" (Part 2 of 2) (11/1/2007)
• "The New Contingent Payment Clause Statute: Does it really help anyone?" (Part 1 of 2) (8/1/2007)
• Ancillary Arbitration Issues in Construction Disputes (6/1/2005)
• Not Just for Doctors Anymore: H.B. 4 Requirement Shields Design Professionals From Liability (3/14/2005)

Articles

• The Condominium Craze: Managing the Players, the Project, and the Potential Liability (10/16/2007)