Galloway Directors Mark “Tiger” Pharr of Dallas, Denise Lambert of Houston, and Associate Hannelore “Hanny” Saab successfully secured a favorable result through arbitration for their client, a residential builder specializing in custom, high-end homes. With vast experience and expertise in construction defect matters, Galloway partners with their clients in protecting their business viability.
Frisco Construction Defect Case Details
In this case, the Claimants entered into a construction contract with Galloway’s client to build a custom home. After a payment dispute, Galloway’s client stopped work on the home despite additional work being required to complete the home.
During the final arbitration, the Claimants alleged they did not owe further money and were entitled to $1.1 million in damages for alleged construction defects, attorneys fees, arbitration costs and fees plus interest. Additionally, the Claimants asked the arbitrator to find that Galloway’s client violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which would have entitled them to treble damages. By the time the final arbitration hearing and briefing was complete, the total damages exposure was over $3.45 million.
Pharr, Lambert and Saab argued that the Claimants did not meet their burden of proof for a DTPA claim, and the arbitrator ultimately agreed with Galloway’s assessment. Pharr, Lambert and Saab also argued that the Claimants did not meet their burden of proof with the alleged defects, but instead the majority represented “punch list” items that would have been provided by the builder if the Claimants paid the total contract price. The arbitrator again agreed with the arguments and concluded that Galloway’s client owes just 5% of the total demanded. The Galloway team in Texas delivered another excellent result for their clients’ business.
Construction Defect Representation in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Frisco
Galloway attorneys represent clients in construction defect and defective work disputes that can threaten operations and financial stability. These matters often hinge on technical standards, testing protocols, and competing views of liability, whether tied to discrete workmanship issues or broader defect claims. Galloway handles complex matters across residential and industrial projects, bringing experience and a results-driven approach to each stage of the dispute.
Mark “Tiger” Pharr has more than 34 years of experience understanding client goals and expectations to provide clear assessments of options for resolving construction defect and defective work claims through settlement or trial. With a proven record of resolved matters, he brings the expertise and judgment needed to guide clients toward the best available path in each case.
Denise Lambert develops goal-oriented strategies for each case, with an eye toward what judges, juries, and arbitration panels prioritize. She focuses her practice on construction and complex commercial litigation, combining tenacious advocacy with a client-centered approach.
Hannelore “Hanny” Saab focuses her practice on construction defect and property damage litigation. She combines detailed liability analysis with proactive communication to partner with clients in evaluating exposure and moving matters toward resolution.
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith combines legal excellence, experience, and expertise to successfully achieve their clients’ business and legal objectives.
