Sean M McChristian > Porter Hedges LLP > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile
Porter Hedges LLP Offices
1000 MAIN STREET
36TH FLOOR
HOUSTON, TX 77002
TEXAS
United States
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Sean M McChristian
Work Department
Construction
Position
Sean McChristian is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Construction Law and represents contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, suppliers, sureties, and design professionals in all types of construction-related disputes. These include claims for: delay, acceleration, impact, and inefficiency; defective plans and specifications; construction defects; payment and performance; wrongful termination; cost overrun and extra work; and bond and lien claims.
His practice also focuses on resolving complex business issues and disputes involving contracts, trade secrets, and business torts. Sean has experience with a range of industries and sectors including construction, energy, manufacturing, commercial real estate, multifamily housing, and technology.
Sean is listed as a Texas Rising Star for Construction Law and named a Top Lawyer in Construction Law by Houstonia Magazine.
Memberships
State Bar of Texas, Construction Section, Legislative Affairs Advisor
American Bar Association, Member
Houston Bar Association, Construction Section, Member
Education
J.D., South Texas College of Law, cum laude
B.A., University of Texas at Austin, Government
Lawyer Rankings
United States > Real estate > Construction (including construction litigation)
Porter Hedges LLP assists construction industry clients such as owners, suppliers and contractors in addressing project risks from contract negotiation to completion, as well as dealing with potential disputes. The Houston-based practice is headed by David Peden, a seasoned litigator and arbitrator who handles construction and delay-related claims; and Amy Wolfshohl, who is similarly trained with a special focus on the industrial and energy sectors. John Hawkins is adept at negotiating and preparing design, construction, and EPC contracts to avoid the risk of litigation, while Sean McChristian supports clients throughout all stages of construction and design projects in the private and public spheres.