WHO WE ARE
Trusted Counsel to the Construction Industry
Today’s construction industry is heavily burdened with unprecedented disruption and uncertainty. Owners and contractors find themselves facing a growing number of legal complexities each day — delays, damages, force majeure and a variety of employment litigation issues. At Griffith Davison, our attorneys stand ready to help. We offer real-time actionable insights and trusted legal counsel, enabling clients to manage risk, minimize negative impact on operations, and get back to running their business.
HOW WE HELP
Focused on the legal needs of the commercial construction and real estate industry in Texas and beyond.
For three decades, clients have turned to Griffith Davison for expert counsel on complex legal matters. Clients choose Griffith Davison because of our depth of legal expertise, expansive industry knowledge, superior service, as well as our ability to achieve client objectives in the courtroom and at the negotiation table.
Client Testimonials
What clients have to say
Many law firms look straight to the bottom line to measure their results, but at Griffith Davison, we believe that client satisfaction is the true measure of success. We enjoy long-term relationships with our clients—general contractors, subcontractors, owners, investors, developers, property management companies, landlords, and tenants—and we work closely with them to help them achieve their goals. Read on to see what our clients have to say…
Chambers USA Review 2023
“Griffith Davison has hardworking and very competent construction lawyers who are always prepared. They know when to hold ’em and they know when to fold ’em.”
Chambers USA Review 2023
“Griffith Davison knows the pulse of the industry in North Texas.”
Chambers USA Review 2023
“The firm is highly responsive and proactive.”
– Chambers USA
What the team is known for: Strong group that acts for a range of clients, including owners and general contractors. Performs consistently well in contract drafting and negotiation, bringing to bear significant corporate and real estate experience. Demonstrates extensive litigation expertise as well as notable strength in arbitration and mediation. Handles disputes related to defects, damages and construction agreements. Notable industry experience in the commercial, residential and industrial facility development sectors. Strengths: “Griffith Davison handles our issues extremely well,” reports a client. A client notes: “The firm has top-notch construction lawyers.”
Brad Reid – Scott & Reid General Contractors
In our business, we always look for real partnerships. This firm and these lawyers grew up with us in the industry and have continually performed on our behalf.
Steve Bruszer – President, Spring Valley Construction, LP
We have worked with Kimberly Davison at Griffith Davison for at least fifteen years. She is awesome with contract negotiation. She is like family to our company and is a true business partner.
– Chambers USA 2022 Review
Scott Griffith frequently acts in complex litigation and dispute resolution proceedings on behalf of contractors, owners and developers. One client noted “He’s knowledgeable, practical and a real hands-on guy.”
Jon Standley, President, MDG Construction
“Pat Mulry has been there for us when things are going well, but more importantly when things take an unexpected turn and the chips were down. He helps us to minimize our risk and to get the most we can out of every project. Every general contractor should have lawyers like Pat and his team at Griffith Davison.”
Chambers USA Review 2023
“Griffith Davison handles its work with expertise and professionalism.”
Christopher Scott – CEO, Scott + Reid General Contractors
Griffith Davison team is always a great representation on our behalf.
Ken Newman – Holt Lunsford Commercial
I have worked with Kimberly Davison for over 20 years. She is Best of Class! They provide our firm with outstanding service and responsiveness as they engage to shield us from liabilities.
Blake Combs – President, Prism Electric, Inc.
Griffith Davison and its lawyers have served Prism Electric and me personally for a number of years. They have always done top-notch work, and I would recommend them to anyone. In addition to being good lawyers, they are good people.
Eddie Rhea | President & CEO Foundation Energy Management, LLC
Griffith Davison is a firm grounded in fairness and represents the business owner and employer in a professional, dedicated and ethical manner. They advise and guide their clients through difficult and complex circumstances with integrity, honestly and are always loyal.
Charles L. Wright, III, President Provident General Contractors
Griffith Davison has guided us along the path for so long, they have become lifelong partners with our firm.
– Chambers USA 2022 Review
“Griffith Davison is well known and well respected in the Dallas Fort Worth construction community.”
Pete Dawson, RPM xConstruction
Griffith Davison has represented us for over 10 years. They have a great team that provides practical solutions-oriented legal advice and representation for our business.
Zac McGuire, Jackson-Shaw
Through our years of working with Griffith Davison we have found them to be second to none when it comes to their knowledge, expertise and expediency in our contract and legal matters.
– Chambers USA 2022 Review
Kimberly Davison has widely recognized expertise in construction-related transactional and contractual matters, especially in the commercial and residential development sectors. A client reported “She’s a great negotiator who always looks out for our best interests.”
Charlie Myers, MYCON
For twenty years, Griffith Davison has represented MYCON and me personally on countless issues including contract negation, dispute resolution, and real estate acquisition. We consider them strategic partners who offer solutions and valuable counsel in dispute resolution, vetting new opportunities, and education for our team in the areas of contract negotiation and real estate law.
Ernie Siraki, Heights Energy
The law firm of Griffith Davison has represented Heights Energy Corporation numerous times in the oil and gas industry. They have always done an excellent job and resolved the litigation and contractual issues fairly and just. I have recommended them to my oil and gas peers and they too have been satisfied and now are regular clients.
– Chambers USA 2022 Review
“They [Griffith Davison] are really skilled lawyers who provide excellent client service.”
Meloni Raney, TEXO Association
The entire Griffith Davison team are great to work with and they continually go above and beyond to support the construction industry through TEXO and other avenues. They truly understand the concept of giving back and supporting the industry they work with daily.
Chambers USA Review 2023
“Griffith Davison handles everything from complex contract negotiations to multi-party litigation.”
Michelle Wheeler, Jackson-Shaw
Our firm has enjoyed working with Griffith Davison for over two decades. Experienced counsel providing comprehensive legal representation with specialization in the construction industry. Exceptional service, client oriented and an integral part of our development business. Highly recommend.
Phillip Green, The Beck Group
Griffith Davison’s depth in construction law, breadth in other practice areas, and balance of experience levels and skillsets amongst its lawyers makes the firm a great resource and appealing to me as in-house counsel. Kimber and Scott know how to build a team, which I attribute in part to their special interest in and knack for identifying and developing talent.
Chambers USA
Scott Griffith has a “quality reputation and is well thought of as a litigator,” according to market sources. He frequently acts in complex litigation and dispute resolution proceedings on behalf of contractors, owners and developers.
Robert Fullington – Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.
Griffith Davison has handled our legal work for over 10 years and we consider them a true partner, working with the best interests of Lee Lewis foremost. I believe the biggest compliment we can give Griffith Davison is the fact that we continue to hire them. The continuously go above and beyond our expectations and we feel like our relationship is more of a partnership than anything. They understand our business. I recommend Griffith Davison without hesitation.
Get to Know Griffith Davison
Our attorneys are passionate about their work, and pride themselves on achieving client objectives in the courtroom and at the negotiation table.
Scott Griffith, President & Founding Shareholder
A Strong Foundation
For thirty years, the firm has represented general contractors and owners in all types of construction, including education, healthcare, heavy highway, hospitality, industrial, multi-family, office, and retail.
Clients choose Griffith Davison for expert transactional and litigation counsel on complex legal matters including high-stakes disputes, complex real estate transactions, and mergers & acquisitions.
Although the Firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas the Griffith Davison client footprint has grown across the state of Texas and beyond.
Boutique by Design
Focused on the legal needs of the Commercial Construction and Real Estate industries.
The Firm has expansive industry knowledge and in-depth expertise in Commercial Construction Law and Commercial Real Estate Law.
Griffith Davison attorneys are at the forefront of evolving legal and commercial issues, many holding key leadership roles in various legal and industry associations
Respected and Valued
Represents some of Texas’ most recognized and respected Commercial Construction and Real Estate companies
The firms’ litigators have significant trial experience with an exceptional record of success before state and federal courts, and arbitrators.
The firm is consistently ranked as Leading Lawyers by Chambers USA and recognized among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in DFW among other accolades.
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