Construction Law
Houston Construction Law Attorneys
The attorneys at Wilhite & Lea, P.C. are skilled in construction law matters relating to commercial and residential real estate owners, contractors, and subcontractors throughout Harris County including Houston, Northwest Houston, Champions, Spring, Tomball, Klein, the FM 1960 area, as well as The Woodlands and Conroe in Montgomery County. Our Houston construction lawyers routinely assist clients with their transactional and litigation needs. Whether you require legal advice for negotiating and documenting your construction deal, or prosecuting or defending against claims made relating to your construction project—we can help.
Wilhite & Lea, P.C. Attorneys at Law focuses on the following elements of Construction Law.
Our attorneys represent builders, developers, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, owners/buyers and other individuals and businesses in all elements of construction law. For over 40 years, Wilhite & Lea, P.C. Attorneys at Law have legally advised client’s with construction claims by providing our services in helping to resolve disputes related to construction contracts, change orders, schedule changes, workmanship issues, insurance coverage matters, and project delays whether in arbitration or litigation.
Our attorneys are also skilled in handling all manner of construction defect matters. We have represented many clients for prosecution and defense of structural, material, and code violation related claims. Contact us representation relating to mechanic’s & materialman’s liens. Our attorneys assist clients with aggressive actions to enforce the rights of unpaid contractors and suppliers by filing and enforcing M&M liens and payment of bond claims.
If you are in the course of beginning a construction project, Houston civil lawyers at Wilhite & Lea, P.C. are knowledgeable in contract drafting and negotiations issues. We provide our clients with all-inclusive evaluation of the formation of joint ventures and construction contracts, construction management and the design or build out.
Commercial Construction
Wilhite & Lea, P.C. Attorneys at Law practice commercial construction law. Our commercial construction attorneys assist clients with issues relating to mechanics and materialmen’s liens, defective construction, warranty, breach of contract, title and DTPA claims. Our law firm has over 40 years of experience in commercial litigation and in dealing with the kinds of issues which typically arise in construction. From many years of experience, our attorneys have recognized that the most frequently occurring issues with construction law pertaining to unpaid contractors and subcontractors and their resulting lien claims. Contact us for your commercial construction legal matters.
Construction Defect
Under RCLA, a construction defect is essentially any matter involving the construction of a new home or an alteration or addition to an existing residence. This can also apply to appurtenances – that is, structures otherwise connected to a residence. It also may include damage caused to a residence, appurtenance, or the real property on which the residence or appurtenance is built. As you can see, this is a very broad definition that encompasses a wide variety of issues that may arise during construction.
Mechanics and Materialmen’s Liens
The attorneys at Wilhite & Lea, P.C. are experienced in assisting clients with the complex mechanics and materialmen’s lien Texas laws. If your are seeking assistance regarding M&M Liens, contact the Houston civil litigation lawyers at Wilhite & Lea, P.C.
Material suppliers can either be original contractors or subcontractors. Texas laws protect suppliers of specially fabricated materials making it difficult for an individual to file liens against them. We can assist our clients identifying specific rights under the Property Code and provide guidance to identifying the owner's funds. If necessary, our attorneys can begin the process of filing the mechanics and materialmen’s lien. Contact us for legal counsel on your matter in regards to mechanics and materialmen’s liens.
Wilhite & Lea, P.C. | Houston Civil Litigation Lawyers
Our Houston civil law firm offers competent and cost-effective solutions for a variety of construction law matters. Contact us today by calling (281) 537-2171 or submit your contact information in our online form. Wilhite & Lea, P.C. handles Construction Law cases in Houston or surrounding areas, including Harris County, Montgomery County, Washington County, Grimes County, Fort Bend County and Waller County.
Contributor: Edward Allen