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Industry Update: Important Legislation from the 84th Regular Session

09-29-2015

Although the 84^th Legislative Session was relatively quiet for the construction industry, several new laws notable to the field became effective this month. Some of these bills include: (1) House Bill 2049, which addresses the liability of design professionals who contract with “governmental agencies;” (2) House Bill 1455, which adds...

AAP Welcomes Two New Associates

09-15-2015

We’re proud to announce the addition of Megan Kateff and Kaleb Walker as associates with our firm. Prior to joining AAP, Kateff served as a full-time extern for the Office of the Parliamentarian in the Texas House of Representatives and gained valuable legal experience with the office of Craig, Terrill, Hale...

Joe R. Basham Announced as AAP Managing Partner

08-07-2015

We’re honored to announce Joe R. Basham as our managing partner. He was elected in a unanimous decision. In his new role, Joe will provide strategic leadership and direction drawn from his 13 years at our firm. Joe’s practice focuses on construction law and construction litigation. He represents owners, developers, general contractors,...

Our 20th year brings standout clients and projects

07-16-2015

Our clients are hard at work building up the city of Austin. We want to shine a light on a few of their recent standout projects. This year brings the South Congress Hotel, a posh boutique hotel located in the 1600 block of South Congress Avenue designed by Dick Clark +...

Allensworth & Porter Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary

06-23-2015

What began 20 years ago with one lawyer has evolved into a firm with nine attorneys, hundreds of clients and numerous accolades by distinguished industry groups. Since opening the doors on Jan. 1, 1995, Allensworth & Porter (AAP) has become one of the largest construction law firms in Central Texas, representing...