Michael Gerstle

Founding Partner of the Law Firm of Gerstle Snelson, LLP
Since 1993, Mr. Gerstle has assisted participants in the design and construction industry assess risk, negotiate contracts, handle payment issues, evaluate change order requests, resolve claims, and litigate or arbitrate unresolvable conflicts. He provides advice, counsel and representation to clients throughout the State of Texas regarding many different types of projects. He has advised clients regarding federal, municipal, industrial, commercial, healthcare, multi-family, and single family residential projects in all the main metropolitan areas and many of the smaller towns and counties in the State. In addition to being a licensed attorney, Mr. Gerstle holds a professional engineer’s license in the State of New York. He worked as a structural engineer and participated in the design of long-span suspension bridges and hydroelectric power plants. As an engineer, Mr. Gerstle participated in the inspection of construction sites and the monitoring of construction and rehabilitation projects. He also prepared environmental impact and transportation impact studies for private developers and non-profit entities. Mr. Gerstle routinely presents seminars to clients regarding risk management techniques in the construction and design fields. He is a Member of the State Bar of Texas Construction Section. Mr. Gerstle has previously held the position of adjunct professor at Texas Wesleyan University, where he taught courses in torts, legal writing, and intellectual property.