Calvin Cowan Secures Judgment in Favor of Client

Calvin Cowan Secures Judgment in Favor of Client

On November 15, 2024, Calvin L. Cowan secured a $144,936.00 judgment in favor of his client, a building contractor, against an owner. The final judgment awarded full damages, including attorney’s fees, prompt payment act interest, costs of court, foreclosure of a constitutional lien, and sale of a commercial property. On February 27, 2025, Mr. Cowan prevailed against the defendant’s attempts to obtain a new trial. 




Brian Carroll Serves as a Public Member of the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee

Brian Carroll Serves as Public Member of the Texas Real Estate Commission

Brian Carroll served as a public member of the Texas Real Estate Commission where he was elected secretary to the Texas Real Estate Inspector Committee. In addition, Brian served as chair to the Inspector Standards of Practice Subcommittee. His term ended on December 31, 2024.




Shaina M. H. Swanson Earns Board Certification

Shaina M. H. Swanson Earns Board Certification

Sanderford & Carroll, P.C. would like to congratulate Shaina M. H. Swanson. Shaina has been recognized as Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.




Thomas J. Walthall and Victoria McDaniel-Sonnier Secures Summary Judgment Against Owner and Prime Contractor

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Thomas J. Walthall and Victoria McDaniel-Sonnier
Secures Summary Judgment Against Owner and Prime Contractor

On April 3, 2024, Thomas J. Walthall and Victoria McDaniel-Sonnier secured a final summary judgment in favor of their client, a plumbing subcontractor.  The final summary judgment awarded full damages, including attorneys’ fees, interest, and costs, as well as mechanic’s lien foreclosure and sale of a commercial property.




Allen Wilson and Victoria McDaniel-Sonnier Secure $788,260.05 Arbitration Award

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Allen Wilson and Victoria McDaniel-Sonnier Secure $788,260.05 Arbitration Award

After a four-day arbitration that ended on March 28, 2024, Allen Wilson and Victoria McDaniel-Sonnier secured an award of $788,260.05 in delay damages on behalf of a heavy-civil construction contractor against a supplier providing large industrial pumps on a $50 million dollar sewer line and pump station project in Charleston, South Carolina.




Brian Carroll Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2024

Brian Carroll Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2024

Super Lawyers recognized Carroll in construction litigation. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers through peer nominations, independent research through professional achievement, peer recognition indicators, and peer evaluation.




Calvin Cowan Secures Summary Judgment Against Prime Contractor

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Calvin Cowan Secures Summary Judgment Against Prime Contractor

On March 20, 2024, Calvin Cowan secured a summary judgment for subcontractor against a prime contractor. The judgment dismissed the prime contractor’s claims with prejudice and granted the client a six-figure damage award, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, and costs of court.




Savannah Stroud and Allen Wilson Recognized as Texas Rising Stars

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Savannah Stroud and Allen Wilson Recognized as Texas Rising Stars

Sanderford & Carroll is pleased to announce that Savannah Stroud and Allen Wilson have been selected as a Super Lawyer Texas Rising Star in construction litigation. Stroud and Wilson are among 2.5% of eligible lawyers in the state of Texas to receive this recognition. Super Lawyers’ Texas Rising Stars list honors lawyers that have practiced less than 10 years and are 40 years or younger.




Calvin Cowan Prevails in Foreclosure of Lien Claim, Defense of Declaratory Judgment

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Calvin Cowan Prevails in Foreclosure of Lien Claim, Defense of Declaratory Judgment

On December 29, 2023, Calvin Cowan prevailed in defense of a declaratory judgment claim by an multi-family apartment complex, won its counterclaim for foreclosure the client’s retainage lien, and defeated the owner’s claims of defective work.

In addition to winning 100% of the subcontractor’s retainage claim, the Arbitrator also awarded attorney’s fees and costs.  




Cowan Secures Default Judgment Foreclosing a Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Lien

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Calvin Cowan Secures Default Judgment Foreclosing a Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Lien

On October 5, 2022, Calvin Cowan secured a default judgment
for a material vendor client against an owner – developer. The judgment awarded
foreclosure of a six-figure mechanic’s and materialman’s lien, attorney’s fees,
and costs of court.