Construction

Recent construction representations include:

• Representation of North Texas construction company with nationwide contracts, including negotiation of employment contracts; handling worker’s compensation claims; procurement of and premium financing arrangements for general liability and worker’s compensation insurance and employee leasing contracts; negotiation of highway contracts with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT); and, negotiation of contracts with sureties, cities, county commissioners, school districts, and various other local governmental authorities on projects ranging from $10 million to $50 million, with heavy emphasis on road and highway contracts.
• Representation of a large general contractor as debtor in complex Chapter 11 case involving bonding companies, secured lenders, IRS responsible-party litigation, preference litigation and satisfaction and treatment of materialman liens and large insurance administrative burdens through audit.
• Successful communication with various governmental entities, public utilities, and general contractors to ensure timely completion of project despite over $750,000 in job cost overruns and ensured prompt payment to subcontractors and uninterrupted progress to meet utility’s goals and deadlines.
• Overseeing compliance with local ordinances including building codes and certifications necessary for space expansion and land development.