Porter Hedges LLP assists construction industry clients such as owners, suppliers and contractors in addressing project risks from contract negotiation to completion, as well as dealing with potential disputes. The Houston-based practice is headed by David Peden, a seasoned litigator and arbitrator who handles construction and delay-related claims; and Amy Wolfshohl, who is similarly trained with a special focus on the industrial and energy sectors. John Hawkins is adept at negotiating and preparing design, construction, and EPC contracts to avoid the risk of litigation, while Sean McChristian supports clients throughout all stages of construction and design projects in the private and public spheres.
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Kernmandanten

  • Targa Resources
  • US Trinity Energy Services LLC
  • Harris County Attorney’s Office
  • PBK Architects, Inc
  • Exxon Mobil
  • Air Products and Chemicals, Inc
  • Arup
  • Buckeye Partners LP
  • ABB Inc
  • Brazoria County

Highlight-Mandate

  • Successfully obtained a reversal of an order denying a plea to the jurisdiction filed on behalf of Harris County. The case arises from a lawsuit Pulice Construction, Inc. (“Pulice”) initiated against Harris County related to two construction contracts for work in connection with the Sam Houston Tollway.
  • On remand from the Texas Supreme Court (“SCOT”), a $4.68+ million judgment has been entered on a Brazoria County jury’s award for private individuals, as well as entities they operate, in an ongoing condemnation dispute with HSC Pipeline Partnership LP (“HSC”), a subsidiary of Enterprise Product Partners.

Anwält*innen

Praxisleitung

David Peden; Amy Wolfshohl

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Sean McChristian; John Hawkins