Since 1990, mediated over 2000 construction, construction defect, A/E professional liability, surety and insurance coverage disputes, including breach of contract, delay claims, construction defects, pricing and change order disputes, architect/engineer errors & omissions, government contract claims, change orders, bid disputes, surety default issues, indemnity claims, etc.; most multi-party and complex.
Additional Basic Mediator Training, 1991, Dallas Bar Association
Advanced Mediator Training, 1995, 1997, Attorney-Mediators Institute
Additional Training and Continuing Education by Association of Attorney Mediators, Texas Mediator Credentialing Institute, University of Texas Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section, Austin Bar Association, American College of Construction Lawyers, and International Academy of Mediators
Since 1990, mediated over 2000 construction, surety and insurance coverage disputes, including breach of contract, delay claims, construction defects, pricing and change order disputes, architect/engineer errors & omissions, government contract claims, change orders, bid disputes, surety default issues, indemnity claims, etc.; most multi-party and complex
Adjunct Faculty, Senior Lecturer, 2000 - present, teaching Construction Industry Dispute Resolution and Avoidance to Masters and Doctoral Candidates at the University of Texas School of Engineering, Austin, Texas;
Facilitator, Neutral Evaluator, and Settlement coach
Former Panel Member, AAA Panel of Arbitrators
Memberships & Affiliations
Court Admissions
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Court of Federal Claims
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
United States District Court, Western District of Texas
Supreme Court of Texas; Bar License 14905650
Board Certified in Construction Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Professional Activities:
Fellow, American College of Construction Lawyers (1994-present; Member, Board of Governors, 2005-2008)
Fellow and Advisory Board Member, University of Texas Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution (2002 to present)
Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Mediators (2011 to present)
Distinguished Credentialed Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
Member, Texas Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Member, National Surety Industry Advisory Committee, Associated General Contractors of America
Legislative Co-Chair, Texas Surety Federation
Member, Fidelity & Surety Subcommittee of Tort & Insurance Practice Section
Member, ABA Dispute Resolution Section
Member, ABA Forum Committee on Construction Law
Founding Member and Past Chairman, Construction Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Founding Member and Past Chairman, Construction Law Section of Dallas Bar Association
Founding Member and Past Chairman, Austin Bar Association Construction Law Section
Legislative Liaison, State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section (2008-2010)
Editor, Construction Law Section Newsletter, State Bar of Texas (1992-1995)
Member and Certified AAM Mediator, Association of Attorney-Mediators (Past President, Central Texas Chapter)
Co-Chairman, State Legislative Committee, Associated General Contractors, Texas Building Branch (1998-2014) Chairman Emeritus (2015-present) (instrumental in drafting and lobbying for changes in contractual indemnity, OCIP’s, mechanic’s lien, dispute resolution, project delivery, contingent payment, and trust fund legislation)
General Counsel, Associated General Contractors, Dallas Building Branch (1990-1995)
Community Activities and Public Service:
Former Member, Board of Directors, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
Former Chairman, Board of Directors, Austin Community College Foundation
Former Chairman, Board of Directors, Austin Recovery Center
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