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Richard E. Schellhammer

Underwood Law Firm, P.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2017
  • Recognized in:
    Construction Law
  • Website:
    http://www.uwlaw.com
  • Location:
    1008 Macon Street, Suite 101
    Fort Worth, TX 76102
Richard Schellhammer focuses his practice on construction law and business litigation, with an emphasis on design professional malpractice defense and commercial and residential construction litigation.Richard has experience in all aspects of the construction process, including negotiation and preparation of design and construction contracts, risk allocation, and project management. He litigates and arbitrates disputes involving design and construction errors, delay claims, building performance problems, lien and bond claims, collection of construction funds, and termination issues.He has represented clients on projects involving manufacturing facilities, residential developments and subdivisions, public facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, jails and courthouses, underground utilities, high-rise buildings, and numerous other types of commercial and residential projects.Richard actively participates in the alternative dispute resolution process and has served as a mediator and arbitrator in disputes with varying levels of controversy.Richard is also a frequent speaker on construction matters and has authored papers on construction contract issues, matters involving mechanic’s liens, and risk allocation among design professionals and contractors. He is actively involved in numerous legal and industry associations, including the State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section and the Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section.Richard served in active duty in the United States Army from 1970-1982. He remained in the Army Reserves until 1994. Richard was born in New York City.
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Richard Schellhammer focuses his practice on construction law and business litigation, with an emphasis on design professional malpractice defense and commercial and residential construction litigation.Richard has experience in all aspects of the construction process, including negotiation and preparation of design and construction contracts, risk allocation, and project management. He litigates and arbitrates disputes involving design and construction errors, delay claims, building performance problems, lien and bond claims, collection of construction funds, and termination issues.He has represented clients on projects involving manufacturing facilities, residential developments and subdivisions, public facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, jails and courthouses, underground utilities, high-rise buildings, and numerous other types of commercial and residential projects.Richard actively participates in the alternative dispute resolution process and has served as a mediator and arbitrator in disputes with varying levels of controversy.Richard is also a frequent speaker on construction matters and has authored papers on construction contract issues, matters involving mechanic’s liens, and risk allocation among design professionals and contractors. He is actively involved in numerous legal and industry associations, including the State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section and the Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section.Richard served in active duty in the United States Army from 1970-1982. He remained in the Army Reserves until 1994. Richard was born in New York City.
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Bar Admissions:

  • Texas, 1982

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Construction Law
 

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Underwood Law Firm, P.C.
http://www.uwlaw.com
 
Headquarters
500 South Taylor, Suite 1200
P.O. Box 9158
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 376.5613
6 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Texas

Texas

Austin, TX

P.O. Box 164327

Austin, TX 78746

United States

(800) 876.5613

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Fort Worth, TX

1008 Macon Street, Suite 101

Fort Worth, TX 76102

United States

(817) 885.7529

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Hereford, TX

145 West 3rd Street

Hereford, TX 79045

United States

(806) 364.2626

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Lubbock, TX

1111 West Loop 289

Lubbock, TX 79416

United States

(806) 793.1171

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Pampa, TX

120 West Kingsmill Avenue, Suite 505

Pampa, TX 79065

United States

(806) 669.6851

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