Practice Emphasis
Construction law, construction contract negotiations, drafting of construction contracts, mechanic's and materialman lien issues, labor and employment law, and general commercial disputes.
Professional Summary
Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, Liz has significant experience in construction law and employment law matters. She is a former in-house counsel for SpawGlass Construction Corp., where prior to attending law school she served as Director Personnel/Administration for Spaw-Glass Construction, Inc. Prior to attending law school she worked in the personnel/human resources field for thirteen years. Liz is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings, the highest rating possible.
Education
Louisiana State University (B.S., 1973)
South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1989)
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas (1989)
United States District Court:
- Eastern District of Texas
- Northern District of Texas
- Southern District of Texas
- Western District of Texas
Memberships & Affiliations
American Bar Association:
- Construction Law Section
- Labor and Employment Law Section
Associated Builders and Contractors of Houston, Greater Houston Chapter
Association of General Contractors of America, Houston Chapter
College of the State Bar of Texas
Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce
Houston Bar Association:
- Construction Law Section (Council 1993-94; Secretary/Treasurer 1994-95; Council 2005-06; Chair Elect 2006-07; Chair 2007-08)
- Labor and Employment Law Section
State Bar of Texas
- Labor and Employment Law Section
- Construction Law Section (Council Member 2007-2010)
Elizabeth M. Debaillon
Principal
Houston, Texas
(713) 535-5524 (Direct)
(713) 535-5533 (Fax)
edebaillon@cbylaw.com
Publications