Construction Law

Construction is a major industry in Texas that plays a significant role in the state’s growth and development, including redevelopment when homes, businesses and infrastructure are destroyed by natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods.

Bailey & Galyen offers legal services in all phases of the construction process for residential, commercial and government projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, East Texas, San Antonio, Houston and throughout the state.

Our attorneys represent general contractors, developers, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, owners, engineers, and architects in a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters.

Construction Transactions

Our attorneys assist construction-related clients with legal counseling and business transactions, including the following:

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Project planning and organization
• Permits and variances
• Environmental control advice
• Regulatory compliance
• Performance bonds
• AIA Documents

Fully recognizing the effects litigation has on your project schedules and your bottom line, our construction law attorneys work closely with clients to provide legal advice and guidance. We strive to ensure that business transactions are structured to prevent future controversies.

Construction Litigation

When public and private construction project disputes arise, our trial attorneys understand the value of quick action to protect your interests. The construction litigation actions our trial attorneys handle before Texas state and federal courts include, but are not limited to:

• Breach of contract
• Contract enforcement
• Delay damages suits
• Mechanics’ lien actions
• Lien enforcement and defense
• Construction defect claims
• Boundaries, easements & entitlements
• Defense of OSHA citations
• Insurance and surety claims
• Performance & payment bond claims
• Impact and delay claims
• Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC) issues
• Design-build issues
• Government claims settlement
• Bid protests

With extensive experience at trials, mediation and arbitration, the attorneys at Bailey & Galyen have built a reputation for efficient and effective resolution of disputes that keep construction projects on target. See our business and commercial litigation section for more information about our litigation practice.

When you need expert legal counsel to avoid transactional pitfalls or find practical solutions for construction disputes, call our law firm at (866) 378-4705, or contact us online, to arrange a consultation. Our construction law attorneys stand ready to protect your rights and defend your business interests.