Brian Carroll Ranked by Chambers and Partners

Brian Carroll has been ranked by Chambers and Partners as Band 1 in Construction Alternative Dispute Resolution. A Band 1 ranking signifies the highest tier of excellence and is the highest distinction on the Chambers’ scale. Chamber and Partners were founded in 1990 and is dedicated to detailed rankings into the world’s top lawyers, legal departments, and law firms. Their rankings span over 70 countries and 200 jurisdictions.

Shaina Swanson, Allen Wilson and Brian Carroll’s Amicus Brief Helps Secure Big Win for Subcontractors

Shaina M. H. Swanson, Allen Wilson and Brian Carroll’s Amicus Brief Helps Secure Big Win for Subcontractors

On behalf of the American Subcontractors Association, Shaina M. H. Swanson, Allen Wilson and Brian Carroll submitted an Amicus Brief to the Texas Supreme Court regarding the matter of Third Coast Services, LLC & SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc. v. Castaneda. The Texas Supreme Court ruled that direct contract (privity) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is not necessary for immunity under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 97.002. The Texas Supreme Court’s ruling reversed a lower court decision holding that only the prime contractor was entitled to immunity.

Calvin Cowan Wins Judgment in Favor of General Contractor Against Owner

On December 17, 2025, Calvin Cowan secured a take nothing judgment for a general contractor against an owner along with a money judgment and foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien following a three day trial to the court. The owner sued the general contractor alleging damages for overpayment and breach of contract. The general contractor prevailed in its counterclaims for breach of contract and lien foreclosure.

Thomas J. Walthall, Jr. and Victoria McDaniel-Sonnier Secure $2,436,755.88 Arbitration Award

After a two-week arbitration that ended on April 4, 2025, Thomas J. Walthall, Jr. and Victoria McDaniel-Sonnier secured an award of $2,436,755.88 in damages on behalf of a boutique hotel owner against four trade contractors and successfully defeated all affirmative claims of more than $2,600,000.00 against the owner.