Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Litigation - Construction
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John J. Patout Jr. (“Jay”) primarily practices construction, real estate, and development law with an emphasis on complex commercial and residential related matters. Mr. Patout works with clients during all phases of the acquisition, development, and construction and with owners, prime/general contractors, and tiered contractors at all levels. Mr. Patout has litigated a multitude of cases before both state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate level, and before arbit...
Aileen Glaeser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Aileen, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aileen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey A. Strauss is Senior Counsel in the Dallas, Texas office of Peckar & Abramson PC . His practice centers on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction , with an emphasis on construction litigation, residential construction matters, and commercial dispute resolution. Jeff represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, and manufacturers throughout all phases of the litigation process. He works closely with clients from initial case evaluation through resolution, handling p...
Christian C. Trevino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Christian C., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew Cire is a commercial litigator whose practice focuses primarily on real estate and construction matters, in addition to various commercial disputes across Texas. Matthew represents a diverse group of clients across several industries, including real estate development, property management, construction, energy and design. He has successfully represented clients in matters related to breach of contract, business-related torts, employment disputes, construction defect claims and enforce...
Courtney M. Lynch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Courtney M., 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 Courtney M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kathryn Laflin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kathryn, 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 Kathryn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rebecca Wesley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Rebecca, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thomas Keating is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Thomas, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sydney E. Koby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Sydney Koby, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sydney E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
M. Jake Peters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. M. Jake, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Jake is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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