John R Hawkins

Construction

John Hawkins represents businesses in complex commercial 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, including construction, design professional, distressed real estate litigation for lenders and investors, patent and copyright infringement, homeowner association litigation, and general commercial Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating design, construction, EPC, and energy infrastructure contracts Defending design professionals in disciplinary proceedings

John practiced architecture for ten years before attending law school. 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.

John is recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers in America. One client tells Chambers USA, “[John] is very responsive and thorough. He is also sensitive to my need to control legal costs.”

J.D., University of Houston Law Center, with honors

B. of Arch., Louisiana State University