Cody's practice focuses on construction-related litigation and transactions in the commercial real estate, public works, and energy industries. Cody represents owners, developers, contractors, governmental entities, and financial institutions in matters involving pre-construction strategies, contract preparation and negotiation, risk allocation, and dispute resolution in state and federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution forums. Prior to practicing law he served as a judicial intern for the Texas First Court of Appeals and a Harris County District Court to gain insight into trial tactics, courtroom procedures, and judicial decision-making processes.
Representative Experience
- Represented offshore oil and gas jack-up rig designer in a complex international construction dispute to obtain multimillion dollar award for client.
- Aided client to reach favorable resolution in multimillion dollar dispute arising from the installation of wet compression units within gas turbines.
- Negotiated numerous beneficial resolutions for clients to avoid protracted litigation and disputes.