Brian K. Carroll
Managing Partner
Brian is the managing partner. Licensed since 2002, the primary focus of Brian’s practice is upon representing contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry. In addition to earning a law degree, he was a Terry Scholar at the University of Texas at Austin and earned a bachelor’s of science in architectural engineering. Prior to pursuing a law degree, Brian worked as a design engineer for two of the preeminent civil engineering firms in the nation. He uses his knowledge of TxDOT design and highway engineering to represent highway contractors and assist them in evaluating, preparing and litigating claims arising out of TxDOT projects. In addition to serving as an advocate, Brian is also a certified mediator. His mediation practice is not limited to construction, but instead covers all manner of civil disputes. He has also taught senior and graduate level courses in contracts, liability, and engineering ethics at the University of Texas School of Engineering, and currently is an adjunct professor of construction law at Baylor University. Brian was certified in the inaugural class of Board Certified Construction Lawyers.
Practice Emphasis
Brian’s practice focuses on the representation of general contractors and subcontractors on both private and public sector projects. Disputes typically involve performance, payment, construction defects, terminations, surety law and design. He regularly assists clients in preparing and negotiating claims, contracts and other complex agreements.
Education
- University of Texas at Austin (B.S. Architectural Engineering, 1998)
- Baylor University (J.D., 2002)
Admitted
- State Bar of Texas (2002)
- U.S. District Court (Western, Southern, and Northern Districts of Texas)
Practice Areas
- Construction Litigation
- TxDOT Claims
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Mediator
Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas (Construction Section)
- Bell County Bar Association
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Recent Developments
Brian Carroll begins term as Past-President of the American Subcontractors Association
Brian Carroll elected as Assistant Editor of Texas Bar Construction Law Journal
Paul Sanderford and Brian Carroll named 2019 Super Lawyers in Construction
Paul Sanderford & Brian Carroll Named 2018 “Super Lawyers”
Allen Wilson & Brian Carroll address the American Council of Independent Laboratories
Paul Sanderford & Brian Carroll named Super Lawyers by Texas Monthly
Brian Carroll Earns Board Certification in Construction Law
Brian Carroll Appointed to Construction Law Exam Commission
Brian Carroll named “Rising Star in Construction Litigation” for 2015
Brian Carroll elected National Chairman for American Subcontractors Association
Published Cases
State of Texas v. Mid-South Pavers, 246 S.W.3d 711 (Tex. App. – Austin 2007, pet. denied)
U.S. ex. Rel. United Rentals, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Ins. Co., 339 F.Supp.2d 799 (W.D. Texas, 2004)