 OverviewConnor is a construction attorney who represents owners, developers, general contractors and design professionals in all stages of the construction process. He regularly advises and assists clients with drafting, negotiating and administering contracts for use in the design and construction of commercial, industrial, energy, public works, multifamily and master-planned community projects throughout Texas, across the United States and internationally. He is also experienced in developing design, consulting and construction contract forms and other ancillary construction documents for owners, developers and general contractors, including experience with creating master service agreements, material and equipment purchase orders, and other specific manuscript contract forms necessary for specialized scopes of work. In addition to construction transactions, Connor also regularly represents project owners, commercial developers and general contractors in construction disputes, both in court and arbitration, regarding a wide range of matters such as construction and design defect claims, delay and disruption claims, payment claims, breach of contract claims, and mechanic’s lien and bond claims. Connor has significant hands-on experience gained from working directly for a leading global real estate developer and investment manager, where he routinely negotiated construction, design and professional service agreements for projects across North America. His daily collaboration with the development, risk and compliance teams regarding both general and jurisdictionally-specific contractual risk, contract interpretation, insurance coverage, dispute resolution and compliance requirements provides him with a greater understanding and unique perspective of the legal and practical risks facing different parties to a construction project. Memberships
- Houston Young Lawyers Association
- Houston Bar Association
- NAIOP, Houston Chapter
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
OverviewConnor is a construction attorney who represents owners, developers, general contractors and design professionals in all stages of the construction process. He regularly advises and assists clients with drafting, negotiating and administering contracts for use in the design and construction of commercial, industrial, energy, public works, multifamily and master-planned community projects throughout Texas, across the United States and internationally. He is also experienced in developing design, consulting and construction contract forms and other ancillary construction documents for owners, developers and general contractors, including experience with creating master service agreements, material and equipment purchase orders, and other specific manuscript contract forms necessary for specialized scopes of work. In addition to construction transactions, Connor also regularly represents project owners, commercial developers and general contractors in construction disputes, both in court and arbitration, regarding a wide range of matters such as construction and design defect claims, delay and disruption claims, payment claims, breach of contract claims, and mechanic’s lien and bond claims. Connor has significant hands-on experience gained from working directly for a leading global real estate developer and investment manager, where he routinely negotiated construction, design and professional service agreements for projects across North America. His daily collaboration with the development, risk and compliance teams regarding both general and jurisdictionally-specific contractual risk, contract interpretation, insurance coverage, dispute resolution and compliance requirements provides him with a greater understanding and unique perspective of the legal and practical risks facing different parties to a construction project. ExperienceConstruction Contracts – Mixed UseAssisted a development manager with preparation for and administration of RFQ bidding process, and represented a [more]Assisted a development manager with preparation for and administration of RFQ bidding process, and represented a development manager and project owner in the negotiation of construction contracts with potential contractors for a mixed-use project located in New Mexico with an approximate, estimated project cost in excess of $50 MM. [less]Construction Contracts – Multifamily Drafted and negotiated a GMP construction contract on behalf of a multifamily owner/developer of a mid-rise multifamily [more]Drafted and negotiated a GMP construction contract on behalf of a multifamily owner/developer of a mid-rise multifamily project located in Dallas with an approximate value of $100 MM. [less]Construction Contracts – Multifamily Drafted and negotiated a GMP construction contract on behalf of a multifamily owner/developer of a four-story garden style, [more]Drafted and negotiated a GMP construction contract on behalf of a multifamily owner/developer of a four-story garden style, luxury multifamily project located in Ann Arbor with an approximate value of $60 MM. [less]Construction Contracts – Commercial Represented a commercial owner in drafting and negotiating multiple construction contracts on behalf of multiple Class A anchor [more]Represented a commercial owner in drafting and negotiating multiple construction contracts on behalf of multiple Class A anchor tenants located in New York City for numerous tenant improvement work projects with approximate individual project values ranging from $10-$20 MM. [less]Construction Contracts – Commercial Represented a commercial development manager in drafting and negotiating both construction and design contracts [more]Represented a commercial development manager in drafting and negotiating both construction and design contracts on behalf of a domestic company seeking to build a new corporate headquarters with an approximate contract value in excess of $50 MM. [less]Construction Contracts – CommercialRepresented a commercial owner in negotiating the design/build agreement for the redevelopment and conversion [more]Represented a commercial owner in negotiating the design/build agreement for the redevelopment and conversion of an existing commercial building located in Texas with an approximate project cost in excess of $15 MM. [less]Construction Contracts – Industrial Drafted and negotiated various GMP construction contracts on behalf of an industrial owner seeking to develop multiple [more]Drafted and negotiated various GMP construction contracts on behalf of an industrial owner seeking to develop multiple industrial projects located in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Indiana, with approximate individual project values ranging from $40 MM to more than $200 MM. [less]Construction Contracts – Commercial / International Experience with cross-border transactions involving the development of multiple significant commercial office tower projects [more]Experience with cross-border transactions involving the development of multiple significant commercial office tower projects located in Korea, Japan and England. [less]Construction Contracts – 3P / Mixed Development / InternationalRepresented the master developer in the revitalization of a 13-acre area of downtown Toronto’s waterfront and featuring mass- [more]Represented the master developer in the revitalization of a 13-acre area of downtown Toronto’s waterfront and featuring mass-timber office towers, multiple high rise condominium projects and a significant 3P infrastructure project. [less]Construction Contracts – Master Planned Residential (Build To Rent) Represented a commercial developer/owner in drafting and negotiating the master construction services agreement for a master [more]Represented a commercial developer/owner in drafting and negotiating the master construction services agreement for a master planned build-to-rent single family home community located in Florida with an approximate value of $40 MM. [less]Construction Contracts – Master Planned Residential (Build To Sell) Represented a large residential general contractor in drafting and negotiating the master construction services agreement for [more]Represented a large residential general contractor in drafting and negotiating the master construction services agreement for a master planned build-to-sell single family home community located in Texas with an approximate value in excess of $50 MM. [less]Construction / Design Contracts – Master Planned Residential (BTR)Represented a commercial developer/owner in drafting and negotiating a full suite of project agreements [more]Represented a commercial developer/owner in drafting and negotiating a full suite of project agreements for the design and construction of a residential build-to-rent single family home community located in Texas with an approximate project cost in excess of $35 MM. [less]Construction / Design Contracts – CommercialRepresented an owner in negotiating design and construction agreements for the development of a hotel located in New Mexico [more]Represented an owner in negotiating design and construction agreements for the development of a hotel located in New Mexico with an approximate project cost in excess of $35 MM. [less]Design Agreements – Industrial Represented a commercial developer / owner in preparing and negotiating design, engineering, and related professional [more]Represented a commercial developer / owner in preparing and negotiating design, engineering, and related professional consulting agreements for the design of large industrial park located in Texas. [less]Design Agreements – Office ConversionRepresented an owner/developer in drafting and negotiating a design contract for the conversion [more]Represented an owner/developer in drafting and negotiating a design contract for the conversion of a historic office building to condos in Atlanta, GA. [less]Design Agreements – Creation of Manuscript Form AgreementsAssisted a commercial developer with the preparation of suite of pre-construction, construction, design, [more]Assisted a commercial developer with the preparation of suite of pre-construction, construction, design, engineering, and professional consulting forms to be used in commercial developer’s regular course of business, educated a commercial developer’s business teams on key owner-side risk provisions, and regularly assists a commercial developer with the negotiation of agreements for projects across Texas. [less]Construction DisputeSuccessfully defended a commercial developer in Texas state court against claims by a JV partner regarding alleged breach of [more]Successfully defended a commercial developer in Texas state court against claims by a JV partner regarding alleged breach of Development Management Agreement and ancillary completion guarantees. [less]Construction Dispute Represented a commercial developer in an arbitration against the general contractor for defective work on multifamily project [more]Represented a commercial developer in an arbitration against the general contractor for defective work on multifamily project located in Texas. [less]Construction DisputeRepresented general contractors in arbitrations concerning delay and defective work claims against subcontractors [more]Represented general contractors in arbitrations concerning delay and defective work claims against subcontractors on commercial and multifamily residential projects located in Texas. [less]Construction DisputeRepresented a general contractor in arbitration against a subcontractor concerning delay and payment claims on a midstream [more]Represented a general contractor in arbitration against a subcontractor concerning delay and payment claims on a midstream pipeline project located in Texas. [less]Construction DisputeRepresented a general contractor in bringing claims in Texas state court against an owner/developer concerning payment and [more]Represented a general contractor in bringing claims in Texas state court against an owner/developer concerning payment and mechanic’s lien claims arising from a commercial construction project in Texas. [less]Construction DisputeRepresented a general contractor in defending against direct claims in Texas state court brought by an injured employee [more]Represented a general contractor in defending against direct claims in Texas state court brought by an injured employee, as well as indemnity and defense claims brought by co-defendants, on a project located in Texas. [less]Construction DisputeRepresented a commercial general contractor in arbitration against a subcontractor with regard to claims of defective work, wrongful [more]Represented a commercial general contractor in arbitration against a subcontractor with regard to claims of defective work, wrongful termination and non-payment on a project located in Arizona. [less]
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