Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Construction Law
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John Slates is Board Certified in Construction Law and focuses his practice on representing general contractors, owners, and developers. John is an accomplished trial lawyer who has first-chaired numerous cases to verdicts, including cases that have been recognized by the National Law Journal’s " Top 100 Verdicts" and Verdict Search’s "Top Texas Verdicts." He has also successfully argued before the Texas Supreme Court in Lennar Corporation v. Markel American Insurance Company . Jo...
Kim Altsuler is the Partner-in-Charge of Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Houston, Texas office, Chair of the firm’s Residential and Multi-Family Construction Practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. She also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Culture, Career Development & Inclusion Committee. Kim’s practice focuses on all aspects of residential construction, from contracting through dispute resolution. Over the years Kim has handled a variety of co...
Alexa Youssef emphasizes communication, preparedness, and approachability in her civil litigation practice. She focuses on premises liability, insurance defense, and workers’ compensation defense, and also represents insurers and their insureds in personal injury and motor vehicle accident cases. Learn more about Alexa’s practice here .
Matthew J. Longoria is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Matthew J., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonah M. Fritz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Real Estate Law. Jonah M., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonah M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew W. Blubaugh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Real Estate. Matthew W., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
As Senior Counsel in Peckar & Abramson PC 's Houston office, Stormy Mayfield concentrates her practice on Construction Law , government contract litigation, and corporate law. She enjoys fostering strong relationships with her clients and works diligently to protect their interests and ensure the most beneficial outcome possible. Stormy has extensive experience representing clients across the country in complex construction and government procurement matters, including bid protests, contr...
Derek J. Kammerlocher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Corporate Law, Litigation - Construction and Real Estate Law. Derek J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ieshia J. Dunmore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Ieshia J., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ieshia J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
I am Senior Counsel at Lovein Ribman, P.C. I graduated from Baylor University in 2009, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics. I then attended South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas where I graduated in two years. I have represented clients in civil lawsuits across Texas. My practice areas include construction law, mechanic’s lien claims, bond claims, business litigation, trucking and transportation litigation, premises liability, personal injury, bad faith insurance pra...
Blain Donnell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Blain, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Blain is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mauricio Escobar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Construction. Mauricio, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mauricio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Regan G. Pearson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Regan G., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Regan G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Berenice Medellin Pruettiangkura provides practical, focused representation aligned with her clients’ business goals. She litigates general liability, commercial, multi-party, and construction defect cases across Texas in state and federal courts. Experienced in handling large, complex construction defect matters involving numerous experts and discovery, Berenice also advises on indemnity issues and contract review. President of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association, she is active in her ...
Whitley B. Zachary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Whitley B., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Whitley B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicholas J. Nieto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Nicholas J., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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