Business Details
26 Years
experience
Engineering & Construction Legal Experts in Houston
Cruver & Associates has established itself as a premier legal partner for the engineering and construction industries. With over three decades of specialized experience, our firm combines deep industry knowledge with practical legal expertise to address the complex needs of clients ranging from local startups to global industry leaders. We provide comprehensive legal services spanning project development, contract negotiations, international transactions, and dispute resolution. Our attorneys have worked extensively in over 70 countries, offering tailored solutions for risk management, compliance, and project execution.We pride ourselves on delivering cost-effective, solution-oriented counsel while maintaining the operational efficiency of an in-house legal team. Our practice areas include contracts, business formation, technology licensing, and claims resolution, supported by a proven track record in high-value transactions and dispute mitigation. Through decades of hands-on experience, we have cultivated a unique understanding of industry customs and contractual frameworks that directly benefit our clients' operational goals.
Services
Contracts
International Transactions
Project Claims
Business Formation
Technology Licensing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized legal expertise in engineering and construction industries
- Our attorneys have worked on projects exceeding $10B in combined value
- We provide in-house legal team capabilities with external flexibility
- Our international experience spans 70+ countries with tailored risk strategies
- We combine contract expertise with practical industry knowledge for effective solutions
Services
Contracts
We develop and negotiate industry-specific contracts that manage risk while supporting business objectives. Our expertise includes creating model documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders tailored to engineering and construction projects. We provide training on contract administration and risk management practices.
International Transactions
Our firm specializes in cross-border transactions with expertise in international financing, compliance programs, and country-specific risk strategies. We advise on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance and export regulations, supporting clients in complex global business environments.
Project Claims
We offer comprehensive claims management services including prevention training, contract administration systems, and dispute resolution strategies. Our team has decades of experience handling construction claims through arbitration, mediation, and litigation processes.
Business Formation
We guide clients through selecting and establishing optimal business structures for engineering and construction ventures. Our services include entity registration, qualification for international operations, and strategic formation planning.
Technology Licensing
We negotiate licensing agreements for chemical, petrochemical, and refining technologies. Our practice includes drafting confidentiality agreements and managing proprietary technology documentation for industry-specific applications.
People
Donald R. Cruver
Attorney
Co-founder with extensive experience in engineering and construction law, specializing in contract negotiations and dispute resolution for major industry projects.
Jack W. Robbins
Attorney
Legal expert with decades of experience in international transactions and compliance programs for global energy and natural resource industry clients.
Lyn K. Fu
Attorney
Specializes in business formation and technology licensing agreements, with a focus on chemical and petrochemical industry applications.
Wilson T. Pollan
Attorney
Experienced in project claims resolution and contract administration systems, with a track record in high-value construction dispute mitigation.
Robert I. Damalouji
Attorney
Focuses on international business transactions and export compliance, providing strategic counsel for clients operating in regulated markets.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in legal services for the engineering and construction industries, with particular expertise in energy and natural resource sector projects.
Do you handle international legal matters?
Yes, we have over 30 years of experience in international transactions, compliance programs, and cross-border dispute resolution across 70+ countries.
What contract services do you offer?
We provide contract development, negotiation, and administration services including model documents, subcontracts, and risk management training programs.
Can you assist with business formation?
Yes, we help establish optimal business structures for engineering and construction ventures, including international entity registration and compliance planning.
How do you handle project disputes?
We offer comprehensive claims management including prevention training, contract administration systems, and dispute resolution through arbitration or litigation.
What technology licensing expertise do you have?
We specialize in chemical, petrochemical, and refining technology licensing agreements, including confidentiality agreements and proprietary documentation.
