Representing a varied client base of owners, contractors, and design professionals, Porter Hedges LLP is adept at handling the full lifecycle of a construction project, from contract formation to dispute resolution. Based in Houston, the team has brought their experience to bear on an array of projects including roadways, water facilities, and residential real estate developments. Practice head Amy Wolfshohl is highly skilled at handling disputes arsing out of industrial and energy projects. John Hawkins is proficient in advising on all manner of disputes work, including dispute avoidance, arbitration proceedings, and litigation, while Sean M McChristian covers a myriad of contractual mandates spanning EPC and design-build agreements.
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Key clients
- Targa Resources
- Harris County Attorneys Office
- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc
- Buckeye Partners
- Exxon Mobil
- City of Houston, Airport System
- Brazoria County
- PBK Architects
- Eastman Chemical
- EMCOR Industrial
Work highlights
Represent Air Products and Chemicals Inc., against its subcontractor, Primoris relating to its claim for costs and delays on an ammonia production facility in Texas City, Texas.
Represent Exxon Mobil in connection with its in interest in a LNG Facility called Golden Pass in Sabine Pass, Texas which is under construction.
Represent Hidalgo County, Texas, with respect to a replacement courthouse project.
Practice head
Amy Wolfshohl
Other key lawyers
John Hawkins; Sean McChristian; Cornelius Sweers