Houston
Construction Law Attorney Texas

Houston is one of the largest construction markets in the United States. Harris County and the surrounding metro area are home to massive residential developments, commercial projects, industrial facilities, and public infrastructure and with that scale comes an enormous volume of disputes over payments, defective work, delayed projects, and insurance coverage.

Texas construction law is governed by a web of statutes including, the Texas Property Code, the Texas Prompt Payment Act, the Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA), and Chapter 53 lien laws, each with strict notice deadlines and procedural requirements. Missing a single deadline can permanently forfeit your right to recover.

At McLaurin Law, our Houston construction law attorneys bring a decisive edge to every case: our founding attorney, Jason C. McLaurin, worked inside the insurance industry before becoming a litigator. That insider knowledge means we understand not only how to build a winning legal strategy but exactly how insurance carriers evaluate, delay, and deny construction-related claims. We use that knowledge against them.

Construction Contract Drafting & Review

A poorly written contract is the single biggest source of construction disputes. Our attorneys draft and review contracts for general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and developers, including AIA contracts, GMP agreements, design-build contracts, and subcontractor agreements. We identify hidden risk: one-sided indemnification clauses, aggressive liquidated damages provisions, dispute resolution requirements that favor the other side, and waiver-of-lien language that strips you of your payment rights before work even begins.

Construction Defect Claims

Texas law defines construction defects broadly from foundation failures and structural problems to roof defects, water intrusion, faulty HVAC installation, and defective materials. Under the RCLA (Texas Property Code Chapter 27), strict pre-suit notice procedures apply. The statute of limitations is generally two years from discovery, and the Texas Statute of Repose bars claims filed more than ten years after substantial completion. Our attorneys manage the full claim lifecycle from the Chapter 27 demand letter through

Mechanic’s Liens & Payment Disputes

Texas mechanic’s lien law (Texas Property Code Chapter 53) is among the most technical in the country. Filing deadlines, required notices, and constitutional versus statutory lien distinctions must all be navigated precisely or your lien is invalid. We represent:

Construction Delay & Disruption Claims

Project delays cost money. Whether delays were caused by design changes, permitting failures, weather events, owner interference, or contractor defaults, we help clients quantify and recover delay damages including lost productivity, escalated material costs, extended overhead, and consequential damages or defend against unfounded delay claims.

Construction Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation

Many construction contracts include mandatory arbitration clauses. Our attorneys are experienced in American Arbitration Association (AAA) construction arbitration, Harris County district court litigation, and mediation proceedings. We prepare meticulously with expert witnesses, delay analyses, and damage models so that our clients enter every proceeding with a clear, documented case.

OSHA Citations & Jobsite Safety Claims

OSHA inspections and citations can shut down your project and trigger significant fines. Our construction attorneys defend contractors and employers against OSHA proceedings, contest citation classifications, and negotiate penalty reductions. We also advise on jobsite safety compliance to prevent citations before they happen.

Construction Insurance Claims & Coverage Disputes

This is where McLaurin Law is uniquely positioned. When an insurer denies or underpays a construction-related insurance claim, whether it’s a builder’s risk policy, general liability coverage, or a commercial property claim arising from construction damage, our attorneys fight back. Jason McLaurin’s background working for insurance companies means we know what adjusters look for, and we know how to counter low-ball estimates and bad-faith tactics. We handle:

Government Contracts & Public Works

Public construction projects in Texas involve procurement regulations, sovereign immunity considerations, and payment bond claim procedures that differ substantially from private work. Our attorneys assist contractors pursuing payment bond claims and navigating disputes with public entities.

The Insurance Insider Advantage

Most construction attorneys understand contracts and litigation. Very few understand insurance from the inside. Founding attorney Jason C. McLaurin worked for insurance companies before becoming a litigator. He knows the claims process, the adjuster tactics, the documentation they require and the strategies they use to minimize what they pay. When an insurer denies your construction claim or values your damages far below actual cost, you want an attorney who can see through their playbook. That’s McLaurin Law.

Aggressive Advocacy, Personal Attention

We are not a large firm that passes your case to a paralegal. Jason McLaurin personally handles construction matters, backed by a skilled support team. You get direct access to your attorney and fast, substantive answers to your questions.

Available When It Matters

Construction disputes don’t follow business hours. A denied insurance claim, a lien deadline, or a notice requirement that expires over a weekend can permanently affect your rights. McLaurin Law is available 24/7 to respond to urgent construction law matters.

Deep Houston Market Knowledge

We serve clients across the Greater Houston metro: Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County, Galveston County and we know how disputes move through Harris County district courts, how local arbitration panels operate, and how to build cases that win in this market.

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