Philips Jacob Vallakalil, Esq.

Construction (Transactional/Litigation)

Cedar Hill, Texas

Personal Introduction

Phil has resolved large, complex construction claims with his expertise in law, management, engineering, contracts and construction. He has construction program management experience involving government and private construction and maintenance contracts, with excellent knowledge of construction processes involving all project delivery methods, and its applicable laws. Having managed large infrastructure projects including airports, water and wastewater, petrochemical refineries, liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, power plants, as well as offshore oil platforms and marine facilities, Phil specializes in avoiding and resolving construction claims utilizing his hands-on day-to-day experience gained by working on over $1 billion in construction projects in Michigan, Texas and Virginia.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

Wayne State University Law School Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Practice Summary

Although Phil specializes in construction-related law, Phil’s law practice areas include commercial, construction, contract, criminal, employment, ERISA, energy, environmental, OSHA, government, immigration, insurance, labor (EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, etc.), personal injury, product liability, real estate, surety, utilities, and workers’ compensation, amongst others. Phil has avoided and resolved multiple concurrent complex claims in Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming, including high-profile cases.