Practice Emphasis
Construction law
General Commercial Litigation
Professional Summary
John Warren was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, John worked for several years as a Project Manager for a high-end general contractor in Austin. In this capacity, John acted as the liaison between the owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and was ultimately responsible for overseeing all construction, preparing and updating project schedules, approving and reconciling all project invoices, negotiating subcontracts, preparing monthly budget analyses, and leading weekly client meetings. As a Project Manager, John worked closely with many of the area's top design professionals on a daily basis toward finding innovative and cost effective solutions to construction issues in many multi-million dollar, cutting-edge projects, several of which have received various AIA awards and recognition in architecture and design publications.
While in law school, John served as a Comment Editor on the Volume 39 Editorial Board of the St. Mary's Law Journal. His Comment written during his second year entitled Setting the Limits in Texas Construction Law: A Look at the Surety's Limitations Under Indemnity Agreements and Equitable Subrogation was published in the St. Mary's Law Journal and has since been republished as a chapter in LEGAL HANDBOOK FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS: ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY 2007/2008. John also competed across the country as a member of the External Advocacy Program's (E.A.P.) Mock Trial Team, was a member of Phi Delta Phi legal honors fraternity, and clerked part time for a law firm specializing in construction law.
Today, John focuses his practice on representing clients in various construction related matters and disputes, including construction and design defect/delay claims, mechanic's and materialman's liens, performance and payment bond claims, breach of contract, negligence, prompt payment claims, and contract drafting/negotiation.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin, B.S., Architectural Engineering, 2002
St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 2008
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas, 2008
Memberships & Affiliations
Texas Board of Professional Engineers:
Registered Engineer in Training (EIT)
Texas Bar Association:
Construction Law Section
Houston Bar Association:
Construction Law Section
American Bar Association
Texas Young Lawyers Association
John C. Warren
Associate
Houston, Texas
(713) 535-5577 (Direct)
(713) 535-5533 (Fax)
jwarren@cbylaw.com
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