Partner at Slates Harwell LLP in Dallas
Mr. Blanton is a construction attorney who represents all participants involved in project development and dispute resolution. He has experience in negotiating contracts between owners and general contractors on large retail projects, resolving disputes during the course of construction, and litigating claims after final completion. He strives to maintain the progress of the project if at all possible and to identify risk management approaches that allocate risk to those in the best position to account for the inherent risk in each project.

Shareholder at Macdonald Devin P.C. in Dallas
Mr. Gardner represents businesses, entrepreneurs, and design professionals in complex litigation, construction, and land use matters throughout Texas. His practice focuses on construction litigation, government and private contracts, the defense of professional liability claims against design professionals, and overcoming regulatory obstacles faced by owners and developers in the use of land. His construction practice encompasses all phases of the contracting process for public and private contracts, from bidding and contract negotiation throughout administration and performance, to claims and litigation. His extensive experience and success in professional liability matters has earned him inclusion on the Texas Rising Stars list for four years in a row. Mr. Gardner earned his J.D. degree from St. Mary’s School of Law after graduating from the Honors College at Baylor University.

Partner at Libby Sparks Willis Starnes PLLC in Dallas

Mr. Starnes represents clients in a broad range of litigation matters, and has significant experience in construction law, commercial litigation, and intellectual property disputes. He enjoys providing effective counsel to clients and takes pride in being quick to respond to client inquiries. His litigation and courtroom experience have helped him develop a unique skill set in counseling clients in construction contracts, trademark filings, entity formations, employment agreements, and other transactional matters. His primary objective in any matter is to efficiently solve his client’s problems. Mr. Starnes was named a Top Attorney under 40, by D Magazine 2018 and 2019; and a Rising Star in Texas Super Lawyers (2015 – 2018). He has written and lectured extensively on copyright law in the context of design professionals such as architects and engineers, as well as risk management and ethics issues in the construction industry.

Joe D. Tolbert is Director at Brackett & Ellis, P.C., in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mr. Tolbert has represented businesses and individuals for more than 32 years. He counsels clients on various business issues and has an active trial practice in commercial litigation and construction law. In addition, Mr. Tolbert is board certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a mark of excellence and a distinguishing accomplishment achieved by fewer than 150 practicing attorneys in Texas. Board-certified attorneys in Construction Law are specialists in transactions and relationships among contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, engineers, governmental entities, insurers, sureties and lenders regarding public and private development, design, and construction projects. 

Attorney with Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC in Plano
Mr. Wilson practices civil litigation and represents clients across a broad field of industries. He has extensive experience handling disputes relating to complex commercial transactions, construction law, real estate development, and oil and gas. He works closely with his clients to achieve their goals and provides counseling on contract negotiations, corporate regulations, entity formations, collection practices, and business dispute resolution. With a passion for community service, Mr. Wilson also hosts legal clinics for multiple veterans organizations in the Dallas area, serves as a certified attorney ad litem in the Dallas County Probate and Family Courts, and volunteers with Community Partners of Dallas.