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Senior Of CounselJonna Summers is a trial and appellate attorney in the firm’s construction litigation and appellate sections. Jonna advocates for clients to resolve construction-related disputes in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. In ...
NOVEMBER 2025 UPDATE - THE TEXAS BUSINESS COURT'S JURIDSDICTION HAS EXPANDED
In February 2025, we wrote about the new Texas Business Court and factors to consider in determining whether to file your next construction suit in Texas’ new court. Since then, the Texas Legislature has expanded the Texas Business ...
MoreA growing number of construction contracts now contain arbitration clauses. Yet, even with an arbitration clause, you may still find yourself before the court because your counterparty refuses to arbitrate.
You have options. You can insist on your right to arbitrate by filing a motion to compel arbitration. Both ...
MoreRead our November 2025 Update here
The Texas Business Court is a statewide, specialized trial court created to resolve certain complex business disputes. Five of the planned eleven divisions began operating September 1, 2024, with two appointed judges in each division. Now that the Texas Business Court is up and ...
MoreThe subcontractor did everything right: it did the work, but did not get paid, and thereafter properly perfected a lien. Now, the subcontractor has an opportunity to settle with the general contractor or even its subsequent bankruptcy trustee. The subcontractor needs to proceed with caution to avoid losing its ...
MoreRecent Posts
- Should I File My Next Construction Case in the New Texas Business Court? Maybe. (Nov 2025 Update)
- You Agreed to Arbitrate, but the Other Side Refuses, What Now?
- Lesson Learned from a Forever Arbitration – Interest on Stipulated/Contingent Settlements
- Contingent Payment Clause Held Unenforceable due to Unfairness
- Design-Build v. Design-Bid-Build: Legal Considerations
- Texas House Bill 40 Will Reshape the New Texas Business Courts
- Construction Law Update from the 89th Texas Legislature Regular Session
- How do you solve a problem like a tariff? Understanding and addressing tariff risks in construction contracts.
- Should I File My Next Construction Case in the New Texas Business Court? Maybe.
- How Long Does that “One Year Warranty” Last? Longer than You Might Think
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