Houston’s construction market is exploding with energy sector projects, medical facility expansions, and massive infrastructure developments, but rapid growth brings serious risks. Contract disputes can devastate your business if not handled properly, especially when Texas’s complex lien laws and prompt payment requirements create legal pitfalls that catch contractors off guard.
At The Cromeens Law Firm in Houston, we help contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers resolve contract disputes and deliver aggressive litigation representation when negotiations fail.
Don’t let a dispute derail your business. Call (210) 328-1645 today for immediate assistance.
Texas construction law provides powerful tools for contractors, but the state’s complex requirements and aggressive deadlines can turn minor disagreements into major legal disasters. Understanding Texas Property Code requirements, prompt payment enforcement, and fund trapping procedures is essential for protecting your interests.
Houston-Specific Dispute Triggers:
Don’t let dispute risks threaten your Houston construction business. Contact us today for expert legal protection.
Contract Dispute Resolution: Most construction conflicts begin with negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. Our dispute resolution attorneys work to resolve issues efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining valuable business relationships.
Contract Litigation: Our experienced litigation attorneys aggressively represent your interests in Texas state and federal courts when disputes cannot be resolved through alternative methods. We’re prepared to fight when litigation becomes unavoidable.
The Texas Advantage: Comprehensive dispute resolution and litigation capabilities ensure seamless representation from initial conflict through final resolution or judgment.
Texas’s strict deadlines and notice requirements demand swift action. We immediately:
We combine Texas legal expertise with practical business understanding:
We practice construction law exclusively in Texas and understand the daily challenges Houston contractors encounter. From state property code intricacies to local energy sector requirements, we know how to resolve disputes efficiently and win litigation cases in Texas courts when trial becomes necessary.
We’ve handled disputes from massive petrochemical expansions to downtown high-rise developments. We understand the players, the pressures, and the proven solutions that work in Houston’s unique market.
We pay special attention to subcontractor vulnerabilities, including:
Our objective is to resolve disputes quickly and favorably:
We recognize that extended disputes can destroy construction operations. We prioritize:
Don’t delay. Texas’s construction deadlines are unforgiving, and missed opportunities are often irreversible
**Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Texas construction contract law involves specific deadlines and requirements that vary by project type and party relationships. Always consult with qualified Texas construction attorneys to ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements.**
Specialized Texas Subcontractor Focus: We specialize in subcontractor collections under Texas law, not general debt collection practice. We understand the unique challenges subcontractors face in complex payment chains.
Texas-Licensed Attorneys with Local Knowledge: We know Houston, the Greater Houston construction market, its players, Harris County court and recording systems, and the common payment disputes that trap subcontractors in lengthy collection battles.
Proven Success in Texas’s Complex Environment: 92% of our liens result in payment before foreclosure, all while maintaining full Texas regulatory compliance. We’ve helped hundreds of subcontractors recover millions in unpaid invoices.
Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of Texas Property Code Chapter 53 mechanics lien requirements, monthly notice obligations, fund trapping procedures, retainage claim processes, and state-specific regulations that affect subcontractor collections and lien rights.
Houston construction disputes are complex and time-sensitive, and demand immediate expert intervention. Texas’s legal framework for construction creates opportunities for recovery and serious pitfalls that can cost you everything without a proper legal strategy.
Our Texas construction attorneys understand how to navigate and win under Texas law.
Call (210) 328-1645 today for immediate assistance with your construction dispute.
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Texas provides contractors with robust collection and enforcement tools, but these require precise procedural compliance. The state’s prompt payment act includes penalty provisions, and the lien system offers powerful leverage, but missing deadlines or notice requirements can eliminate these advantages.
Act immediately. Texas subcontractors have powerful fund-trapping rights and direct action capabilities, but these require prompt action and proper notice procedures. You must preserve monthly notice compliance and execute fund trapping procedures quickly to maintain maximum leverage.
Yes, serious contract disputes can affect your Texas contractor license, particularly if they involve allegations of abandonment, fraud, or failure to complete contracted work. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation can initiate disciplinary proceedings based on contract dispute outcomes.
Energy sector projects involve complex safety protocols, environmental compliance requirements, and specialized equipment specifications, creating unique dispute potential. Disputes frequently arise over safety compliance issues, environmental violations, change orders related to regulatory requirements, or delays from permitting complications.
Generally, don’t stop work unless your contract explicitly permits it; otherwise, you risk facing breach allegations yourself. Most disputes can be resolved while work continues, but you need Texas-specific legal guidance to navigate available remedies without jeopardizing your project or payment rights.
Litigation becomes necessary when negotiations, mediation, or arbitration fail to achieve a reasonable resolution. Common triggers include payment denial exceeding 90 days, formal breach accusations, lien priority disputes, or when opposing parties refuse good-faith settlement discussions. Our litigation attorneys evaluate each situation to determine the most effective strategy.
Texas law provides specific protections for weather-related delays, but contracts must include proper force majeure provisions to access these protections. Hurricane season disputes often involve insurance coverage, schedule acceleration claims, and responsibility allocation for weather-related damages.
