Dallas, Texas, United States
Admitted to the Texas State Bar in October of 2019, I am an Associated General Counsel for McGough Construction Co., LLC, a national premier construction and development company. As a former litigator in high-stakes litigation, I have honed my skills in navigating complex legal challenges and delivering strategic solutions. My journey in the legal field has been marked by a commitment to excellence, a deep understanding of the law, and a passion for advocating on behalf of my clients. Now, as general counsel, I leverage my extensive legal knowledge and leadership skills to drive compliance, foster a culture of ethical decision-making, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. Past work experience, including local and state government and both criminal and civil law, allows me to better assess and comprehend issues presented, empathize with and understand clients of varying backgrounds, and utilize outside-the-box thinking to attack problems head-on. Admitted to: Texas State Court, U.S. District Court - Western District of Texas, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Texas, U.S. District Court - Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas.
Responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and providing strategic legal advice to support our business objectives. - Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the executive team and project executives/members on a wide range of legal issues. - Oversee and manage all legal aspects of construction projects, including contracts, negotiations, disputes, and compliance. - Lead end-to-end strategy and management for claims, payment/performance bonds, and mechanic’s liens across public and private projects, - Develop and implement legal strategies to minimize risks and protect the company's interests. - Ensure the company's compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other legal service providers. - Build tracking dashboards for deadlines, exposures, and recoveries; report trends and risk posture to executives and project leadership. - Train project teams on best practices for notices, documentation, and HUB/contract compliance to prevent disputes and preserve rights. - Stay current with industry trends and legal developments that may impact the company.
Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation, Partnership Disputes, Business Litigation, Contractual Disputes, Competiton Law.
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Insurance and Insurers, General Liability, Automotive Liability, Construction Claims, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability
Practice Areas: Architects and Engineers, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Insurance, Professional Liability - Conducted and managed all stages of written discovery. - Prepared and drafted arguments as part of motion practice. - Experience communicating and working alongside expert witnesses in construction defect matters. - Hearing experience related to dispositive motions and discovery disputes. - Experience conducting site inspections for the purpose of assessing liability exposure in construction defect matters. - Communicated and advised clients on application of law to facts and potential exposure to liability
- Conducted and prepared legal research. - Prepared memoranda for associate and partner attorneys. - Drafted motions, affidavits, petitions, and other legal documents. - Reviewed and edited documents such as contracts, employment agreements, trust documents, etc.