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Committed to construction law, Allensworth offers project management support as well as litigation services related to contract disputes and construction defects. The Austin-based firm is led by Amy Emerson who represents public and private owners and contractors in water treatment plant and pipeline project disputes. She is joined by fellow managing partner Joe Basham who is skilled in contract preparation and negotiation and assists clients throughout all phases of multi-use and hotel projects. Further talent on the team includes trained arbitrators, Matthew Ryan and Will Allensworth, who help architects, engineers, and other design professionals with early dispute resolution. Recently promoted partner Karly Houchin is strong in construction and insurance coverage disputes.
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Key clients
- Carollo Engineers, P.C.
Work highlights
- Defended Carollo Engineers in a 9-week bench trial against the City of Corpus Christi, securing a take-nothing judgment on eight-figure claims relating to alleged design deficiencies in a major water treatment plant project. Subsequently assisted in preserving the judgment through appellate strategy, resulting in the City's decision not to appeal.
- Serving as general counsel for a general contractor on a $25+ billion manufacturing facility project in Central Texas, providing critical guidance on Texan construction law, risk management, delay and cost increase claims, and significant insurance matters.