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John R Hawkins

John Hawkins represents businesses and professional firms in complex disputes in federal and state court and in arbitration, in litigation avoidance, and in related transactional and non-litigation matters. His experience includes, generally: Litigation and arbitration matters concerning construction, design professional defense, distressed real estate for lenders and investors, patent and copyright infringement, homeowner associations, and general commercial matters Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating design, construction, program manager and EPC contracts for commercial, public works, and industrial projects Defending design professionals in disciplinary proceedings John is also a member of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Roster of Arbitrators. Prior to attending law school, John practiced architecture for ten years. As an architect, his experience encompassed a broad range of commercial and institutional projects, including (at 3D/International, Inc.) high-rise office, laboratory, museum, and hospital projects. · Porter Hedges LLP

United StatesConstruction Law, Commercial Litigation

About

John Hawkins represents businesses and professional firms in complex disputes in federal and state court and in arbitration, in litigation avoidance, and in related transactional and non-litigation matters. His experience includes litigation and arbitration concerning construction, design professional defense, distressed real estate, patent and copyright infringement, homeowner associations, and general commercial matters, as well as preparing, reviewing, and negotiating design, construction, program manager and EPC contracts, and defending design professionals in disciplinary proceedings.

Practice areas

Construction LawCommercial LitigationIntellectual Property LitigationReal Estate LawArbitration

Office

Expertise

ConstructionReal EstateIntellectual PropertyCommercial LitigationArbitration

Education

  • J.D., University of Houston Law Center, with honors
  • B. of Arch., Louisiana State University

Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas