Mr. West is the
Managing partner, of West Mermis PLLC. He is in his 30th year of
practice handling cases all over the State of Texas. His practice includes
complex commercial litigation, construction defect litigation, business
litigation and worksite accidents. He is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which
is the highest rating in legal ability & ethical standards. This year he
was again named both as a Super Lawyer and one of Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers. He
was also named as a Best Lawyer and one of the Premier 100 by the National
Academy of Jurisprudence. Mr. West is a frequent lecturer on business
litigation, construction litigation, and risk shifting provisions in commercial
contracts.
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Lawrence J. West
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Recognized Since:2018
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Recognized in:Commercial LitigationLitigation - Construction
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Law School:Southern Methodist University
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Languages:English
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Location:1301 McKinney Street, Suite 3120Houston, TX 77010
Mr. West is the
Managing partner, of West Mermis PLLC. He is in his 30th year of
practice handling cases all over the State of Texas. His practice includes
complex commercial litigation, construction defect litigation, business
litigation and worksite accidents. He is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which
is the highest rating in legal ability & ethical standards. This year he
was again named both as a Super Lawyer and one of Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers. He
was also named as a Best Lawyer and one of the Premier 100 by the National
Academy of Jurisprudence. Mr. West is a frequent lecturer on business
litigation, construction litigation, and risk shifting provisions in commercial
contracts.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Southern Methodist University , J.D., graduated 1988
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., graduated 1984
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 1988
Court Admissions:
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1989
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1991
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1992
Affiliations:
- Associated General Contractors – Texas Chapter - Member
- Board of Directors & General Counsel, Post Oak Little League (2005-2009) - Member
- Board of Directors, Houston Country Club (2007-2010) - Member
- Board of Directors, Post Oak YMCA (2000-2008) - Member
- Board of Trustees, Episcopal High School (2010-2014) - Member
- Construction Law Section – State Bar of Texas - Member
- Construction Practice Group – DRI - Member
- Construction Practice Group – IADC - Member
- Houston Bar Foundation - Life Fellow
- International Association of Defense Counsel - Member
- President, UT Austin McCombs Business School Parents’ Council (2014-2016) - President
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel - Member
- Texas Bar Association - Life Fellow
- The University of Texas System Chancellor’s Council (2006-present) - Member
- The University of Texas System Chancellor’s Council (2015-2016) - Chairman
- UT Austin Development Board (2013-present) - Member
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Construction
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America, 2018-2020
- Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2014-2019
- National Academy of Jurisprudence Premier 100
- AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell
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Practice Areas:
Complex Commercial Litigation, Construction Defect Litigation, Business Litigation and Worksite Accidents
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