By Cody Lewis | Published June 20, 2026 | Posted in Construction Contracts | Tagged Tags: construction, construction contracts, contracts | Comments Off on Negotiating Construction Contracts That Limit Litigation Risk
Negotiating Construction Contracts That Limit Litigation Risk
Well-drafted construction contracts can head off potential litigation. When expectations, timelines, costs and procedures are clearly defined at the outset, there is far less room for disagreement later. Without that clarity, even routine issues can escalate into claims that carry financial and reputational consequences. Along with the time, expense and aggravation associated with a trial, Read More
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Construction Contractors’ Rights Under the Amended Texas Prompt Payment Act
Given the cost of construction projects, it is not surprising that disagreements over performance often escalate quickly. In these situations, property owners often have a significant natural advantage, because they usually have the ability to withhold final payment from the individual or business that did the work. To alleviate this imbalance, the Texas Prompt Pay Read More
Read MoreCody J. Lewis Achieves Board Certification in Construction Law
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Read MorePiercing the Corporate Veil
Generally, the individuals who own and run a company are not liable for the acts of the corporation. Veil piercing is a way around this. Veil piercing typically involves multiple parties and multiple claims and can be a complex and confusing theory of liability. Nonetheless, a few key concepts can assist the decision maker in Read More
Read MoreRecovering From the Debtor Post-Judgement
So, you have a judgment, now what? Ideally, the prevailing party—the judgment creditor—will have vetted the judgment debtor’s assets before filing and during the suit. If so, the judgment creditor should have some idea of the debtor’s assets that could be used to satisfy the judgment. This knowledge will increase the likelihood of recovery, assist Read More
Read MorePossessory Liens: Enforcement and Collateral Recovery
The Texas Legislature has enacted possessory lien statutes in the Texas Property Code to protect service providers who perform work on personal property such as motor vehicles, boats, and aircraft. This article is limited to the liens available to service providers who repair, tow and store motor vehicles. The purpose of this article is to Read More
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