Our Dallas office has received Regional Tier 1 rankings in the Dallas/Fort Worth region in three practice areas in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®.

These three areas make up most of the work our Dallas construction lawyers do. We represent owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals on contracts, payment disputes, defect claims, and professional liability claims, from the first draft of a contract through trial.

2027 Best Law Firms Rankings

Our firm received top honors for:

• Regional Tier 1, Dallas/Fort Worth: Construction Law
• Regional Tier 1, Dallas/Fort Worth: Litigation – Construction
• Regional Tier 1, Dallas/Fort Worth: Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants

How Best Law Firms Rankings Are Determined Best Law Firms® ranks firms by practice area and region. Rankings are based on client feedback, peer evaluations, interviews with industry leaders, and a review of firm data. A firm is eligible only if at least one lawyer is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America. Firms are placed in tiers, and Tier 1 is the highest honor.

Earlier this year, managing partners Michaels Gerstle and Steve Snelson were each recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their work in construction and professional liability law.

How We Handle Construction Disputes

Most of our construction work happens before a lawsuit is filed. We review contracts before they are signed, help clients work through change orders and payment issues, and try to resolve problems while the project is still moving. Litigation is expensive, and legal fees cut into our clients’ bottom line.

“Some of our most important work happens before anyone files a lawsuit. There’s reviewing contracts, sorting out change orders, and helping clients resolve problems while the project is still moving,” says managing partner Michael Gerstle.

When a case does head toward trial, we tell clients early where they stand.

“Clients don’t need us to tell them what they want to hear. They need an honest assessment of their case early, so they can make a sound decision about whether to resolve it or take it to trial,” says Steve Snelson, managing partner. “That kind of candor is something we’ve built our firm around.”

Our Dallas and Austin Offices

While the rankings recognize our Dallas office, we also have an Austin office, where our Austin construction lawyers handle the same construction, professional liability, and business matters for clients across Texas.

We represent:

• Property owners and developers
• General contractors and subcontractors
• Architects, engineers, and other design professionals
• Public entities
• Homeowners

Contact Us

To speak with a Dallas construction lawyer, call our Dallas office at 214-368-6440.

To reach our Austin office, call 512-838-3848.