Winstead’s Construction Practice Group has the experience to advise and represent clients on any construction related issue they encounter. Whether you are an owner, developer, contractor, or financial institution, we understand your business. We assist clients in allocating risk in their project contracts, as well as zealously advocating their positions in disputes. Regardless of the issue that arises, we are your teammates every step of the way. Your success and satisfaction is our goal.

Winstead's construction lawyers draft contracts and handle disputes on a variety of project types, including: commercial buildings; luxury condominiums; sports stadiums; multi-family housing; retail; and mixed-use developments. No matter what situation arises in your business, Winstead's construction team can help.

Representative Transactions

• $325 million football stadium – Represent NFL franchise in negotiations with public entities, design professionals, and prime contractor for construction.
• $115 million basketball arena – Advise NBA franchise in construction contracts.
• $80 million construction contract – Assist developer in negotiating contracts and design professional agreements for a large public facility in Houston.
• 1 million sq. ft. retail/office complex and parking structure – Draft and negotiate design contract for public company.
• County jail facility and courthouse extension – Represent contractor in drafting and negotiating contract on design/build basis.

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Representative Disputes

• Represent owners and developers in resolving claims arising on a myriad of projects, including claims related to construction defects, payment disputes and delays.
• Represent large contractors and construction managers in claims involving design and construction of power projects, large distribution and commercial facilities, retail buildings and other structures.
• Extensive experience in prosecuting and defending construction defect claims in condominium projects throughout the nation.

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Experience and Knowledge = Winstead

Successful projects require careful planning and skilled execution. Winstead’s construction lawyers understand the process from beginning to end. Whether minimizing risks in the contract documents or tackling disputes that may arise, Winstead’s construction team is up to the task. Simply put, we help prevent problems and we help fix problems. Successful projects require both.

Preventing Problems.
Choices made at the beginning of a project can dramatically alter the project’s chances for success. Winstead’s construction lawyers often team with our Real Estate Practice to help clients minimize and manage risks on their projects.

Regardless of the type of project, Winstead's construction lawyers have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating all of the contracts involved in the construction process. We understand the importance of defining rights, responsibilities, and expectations up front so that risk is reduced both during and after completion of your project. Our construction lawyers understand your business, and will work diligently to identify potential problems and help you address them in your contracts. Also, issues can arise during construction that require the parties to amend their agreements. We will work with you throughout the entire project to document changes and identify potential problems that could arise.

Legal Services Include:

• Pre-construction Risk Transfer Strategies
• Contract Negotiation
• Contract Review and Drafting
• Insurance/Risk Management
• Project Management Advice
• Green Building Planning

Transactions Include:

• $325 million football stadium – Represent NFL franchise in negotiations with public entities, design professionals, and prime contractor for construction.
• $115 million basketball arena – Advise NBA franchise in construction contracts.
• $80 million construction contract – Assist developer to negotiate contracts and architect’s agreements for a large public facility in Houston.
• 1 million sq. ft. retail/office complex and parking structure – Draft and negotiate design contract for public company.
• County jail facility and courthouse extension – Represent contractor in drafting and negotiating contract on design/build basis.
• Multiple residential and business properties – Counsel owner on construction services master agreements for repairs, renovations, and new construction.
• HUD – Represent prime contractor in construction contracts for HUD low income housing loan and grant elderly housing projects.
• National multifamily developer – Lead in drafting form contracts for design and engineering services and construction throughout the United States.
• Conversion to church facilities – Provide design and construction counsel to one of the nation's largest churches on adapting former NBA basketball arena.
• REITS – Represent NYSE real estate trusts as national construction counsel for development of shopping centers, multifamily, and condominiums. 

Fixing Problems.
Disputes may arise during the construction of your project or after your project is complete. Since Winstead’s construction lawyers understand your business, we can help you find efficient and effective solutions to these disputes. Regardless of the type of problem or dispute that arises, we have the experience and resources to help fix your problem. We will help you analyze the problem, investigate fault and solutions and, when appropriate, involve experts in the process. If the problem cannot be resolved without a legal proceeding, our construction lawyers have significant experience in handing disputes in litigation and arbitration. Due to the complex nature of most construction disputes, your success is maximized by having experienced lawyers who understand the construction process on your side.

Dispute Resolution Legal Services Include:

Bond Claims Change Orders Construction and Design Defects Contract, Tort, and Warranty Issues Delay Claims and Payment Disputes

Environmental Issues Intellectual Property Disputes Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens Filings Property and Casualty Losses Termination Issues

Disputes Include:

• Represent owners and developers in resolving claims arising on a myriad of projects, including claims related to construction defects, payment disputes and delays.
• Represent large contractors and construction managers in claims involving design and construction of power projects, large distribution and commercial facilities, retail buildings and other structures.
• Extensive experience in prosecuting and defending construction defect claims in condominium projects throughout the nation.
• Assist EPC contractors of cogeneration facilities. Manage disputes with developer, project lenders, owners and subcontractors involving nearly all aspects of design, construction, operation and maintenance. Sites located throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, California, Nevada and Louisiana. We also advise on all major project agreements and project insurance policies for these clients.
• Counsel environmental remediation contractor in the recovery of a large unanticipated conditions claim against the owner of a petrochemical facility.

The Winstead Construction Team. With clients’ projects taking shape regionally, nationally, and internationally, Winstead attorneys are active participants in leading industry and legal organizations. These organizations include the: Construction Law sections of the American Bar Association and State Bar of Texas; Association of General Contractors of America; Urban Land Institute; American Institute of Architects; and United States Green Building Counsel.

In addition, Winstead attorneys are recognized by Chambers USA Guide and as Best Lawyers for their ongoing achievements in construction law.