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Andrews Myers, P.C.
1885 St James Place, Suite 1500
HOUSTON, TX 77056
United States

Work Department

Construction

Position

Practice Areas:

Civil Trials
Arbitrations and Mediation
Commercial Litigation
Construction Contracts
Insurance Coverage and Personal Injury Claims

Career

Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Jason Walker currently leads the litigation team at Andrews Myers. He is a litigator and trial lawyer whose practice focuses on the trial and arbitration of construction law disputes including breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, payment bonds, performance bonds, collections and creditor’s rights, fraud, construction defect claims, termination of contracts, differing site conditions, bid protests, schedule compression, acceleration and jobsite personal injuries. He has represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, on commercial, residential and industrial construction projects of all sizes, and additionally counsels with credit  managers regarding unpaid accounts, as well as credit policies and procedures. Jason’s litigation experience includes jury and bench trials in state and federal courts, injunctive proceedings and adversary proceedings. He also assists clients with drafting and negotiating contracts and claims.

Memberships

College of the State Bar of Texas, Member
State Bar of Texas, Construction Law and Litigation Sections
Associated Builders and Contractors, Legal Issues Committee
American Subcontractors Association, Attorneys Council
The Associated General Contractors of America, Member
Mechanical Contractors Association, Member
Houston Bar Association, Litigation and Construction Law Sections (Former Executive Counsel, Construction Law)
National Association of Credit Management, Member (Government Affairs Committee)
Texas State-Wide Construction Credit Group, Member (Legislative Liasion, 2007 – Present; President, 2006; Vice President, 2004 – 2005)

Education

  • Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas
    • J.D. – 1997
    • Order of the Barristers
  • Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
    • B.S. (with honors) – 1992

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Real estate > Construction (including construction litigation)

Houston-based boutique Andrews Myers, P.C. handles the full range of advisory mandates and disputes in the construction arena, specialising in chemical production and infrastructure project matters. Counting EPC contractors, general contractors, and owners among its key roster of clients, the team is also noted for its expertise in negotiating, awarding, and drafting contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects. William Westcott acts for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners on major commercial, energy and industrial projects. Westcott leads the practice alongside Jason Walker, who has demonstrable experience in litigating construction disputes, obtaining favorable jury verdicts and arbitration awards, and Carson Fisk, who counts general contractors, developers and owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and sureties among his key roster of clients. Timothy Ross represents developers in luxury real estate claims, while William Andrews represents various EPC contractors. Bill Erwin is another key contact, leading on contract negotiation mandates.