Greater Denton County Builders Division

Legal Landmines for Builders: Staying Ahead of Disputes

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Cody Lewis with Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant

Attendees will:

• Understand how Texas courts evaluate damages in construction disputes
• Learn the legal risks associated with failing to follow contractual notice provisions
• Recognize how change orders can waive future claims
• Understand the enforceability of contingent payment clauses under Texas law
• Identify documentation practices that strengthen a builder’s position in disputes

About Cody:

Cody J. Lewis practices construction, real estate and business law. Cody focuses his practice primarily on construction law. He maintains a statewide litigation practice and has handled court proceedings in every urban county in Texas including Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and El Paso. He has practiced law since 2010. After his first five years of practice in Dallas, Cody joined Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant in Denton.

Before he was licensed to practice law, Cody also worked in the construction industry. His legal practice is complemented by field experience with an HVAC subcontractor/supplier and his uncle’s commercial and residential general contracting business in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Cody represents construction industry participants in complex and routine construction litigation, contract negotiations and transactions, including governmental entities, public and private owners, developers, contractors and suppliers. Cody is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

DENTON COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE COURTHOUSE, 1 COURTHOUSE DRIVE, ROOM 2020, THIRD FLOOR – DENTON, TX

This event is open to Builders & Associates

Registration closes on April 13

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