Cokinos | Young - Dallas, TX

National Strength and Industry Leadership in Dallas

Since its founding in 1989, Cokinos | Young has evolved into one of the nation's premier legal powerhouses dedicated to the construction, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. Operating from the prestigious One Galleria Tower in Dallas, the firm delivers sophisticated legal counsel backed by over three decades of industry immersion. With top-tier rankings from Chambers USA and U.S. News - Best Law Firms, as well as multiple attorneys inducted into the American College of Construction Lawyers, the firm represents Fortune 500 enterprises, national general contractors, commercial developers, and project owners. When organizations seek to hire an experienced commercial litigation lawyer in Dallas, Cokinos | Young provides the tactical firepower and deep sector knowledge required to resolve high-stakes disputes and protect major investments.

Comprehensive Construction and Real Estate Law

At the heart of the firm's legacy is an unmatched proficiency in every phase of the project lifecycle. From initial project financing and design review through project completion and post-construction dispute resolution, the firm's Dallas attorneys deliver strategic guidance across core areas:

• Construction transactions and contract drafting: Negotiating and modifying standard form agreements, including AIA, ConsensusDocs, and bespoke design-build contracts to allocate project risk effectively.
• Construction defect and delay disputes: Litigating complex defect claims, scheduling delays, differing site conditions, and warranty claims across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure builds.
• Lien and bond claims: Asserting and defending Chapter 53 mechanic liens, payment bond claims, and performance bond demands to safeguard financial rights.
• Commercial real estate: Assisting developers, landlords, and commercial tenants in land acquisition, entitlement, zoning, commercial leasing, and property divestitures.
• Public contracts and procurement: Navigating government bidding contests, federal procurement regulations, and public-private partnership agreements.

Commercial Litigation and Business Dispute Resolution

Beyond jobsite conflicts, Cokinos | Young fields an elite team of commercial trial lawyers who represent corporate clients in state and federal courts nationwide. Key commercial litigation capabilities include:

• Breach of contract: Resolving high-value commercial agreements, joint venture breakdowns, supply chain defaults, and licensing conflicts.
• Corporate governance and business torts: Defending and prosecuting allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, partnership disputes, trade secret misappropriation, and fraud.
• Appellate practice: Preserving trial victories and overturning erroneous decisions before the Texas Supreme Court, intermediate state courts of appeals, and federal circuit courts.

Insurance Coverage and Corporate Risk Management

The Dallas office houses the firm's widely recognized Insurance Coverage and Risk Management practice group. Led by board-certified insurance authorities, the team represents corporate policyholders against obstinate insurance underwriters. The practice advises on commercial general liability, builders risk policies, wrap-up insurance programs, subcontractor default insurance, and environmental liability, successfully recovering eight-figure claim payouts for catastrophic losses and property destruction.

Consult with Cokinos | Young in Dallas

Whether navigating complex construction litigation, structuring a major real estate transaction, or managing corporate risk, Cokinos | Young provides the strategic insight your business demands. Contact the Dallas office at One Galleria Tower today to consult with a seasoned Texas attorney.