William R. Allensworth

William R. Allensworth has tried scores of jury cases and has handled appeals in both state and federal courts during his 39+ years at the Bar. He founded the Construction Law Section of the Travis County Bar Association (now known as the Austin Bar Association), and is a Fellow of the American College of Construction […]

Building your law career…

Construction law centres around contentious and non-contentious work. The former involves early dispute resolution through settlements, arbitration, third party mediation or, failing that, litigation and adjudication. Non-contentious work involves a range of different tasks, from preparation and negotiation side of building projects and assisting on the procurement of various resources and materials, to advising on […]

What is Housing and Construction Defects Law?

Construction law involves any legal issue related to the construction of a building or other structure. Legal issues related to construction activities can arise under federal, state, or local laws. Federal statutes, such as workplace safety regulations and employment laws, can impose requirements on worksites and hiring practices. States may impose additional regulations on top […]

What is Construction Law?

Construction law involves any legal issue related to the construction of a building or other structure. Legal issues related to construction activities can arise under federal, state, or local laws. Federal statutes, such as workplace safety regulations and employment laws, can impose requirements on worksites and hiring practices. States may impose additional regulations on top […]