“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound a cure”.

These wise words have been attributed to Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.  While TFW is ready to take a construction claim or dispute all the way to trial, we take pride in using our knowledge of construction law and experience resolving construction disputes to provide legal counsel and advice that allow clients to avoid, minimize or quickly resolve construction claims and disputes.

What we do:

  • Provide analysis and guidance on Texas and federal laws affecting contractors and commercial construction projects.  There are numerous laws that pertain to the commercial construction industry including those regulating:
    • Contingent payment clauses
    • Indemnification
    • Prompt payment
    • Trust funds
    • Retainage
    • Construction defects
    • Licensing
    • Public procurement
    • Venue for litigation
    • Arbitration
    • Recovery of attorney fees
    • Mechanics’ liens
    • Bond claims
    • Stopping work on a Project
    • Liability for design professional errors
  • Provide guidance on protecting rights to payment such as lien and bond claims, enforcement of contingent payment clauses and stop work notices 
  • Provide analysis and guidance on compliance with provisions of construction contracts documents.
  • Evaluate circumstances and incidents that could give rise to a claim or dispute.
  • Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of claims and disputes
  • Evaluate validity of lien and bond claims against a Project
  • Provide guidance on avoiding Litigation or Arbitration
  • Assess Risks regarding Contract Compliance, Default and Termination