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Attorney Profile

William R. Allensworth

William Allensworth

Allensworth & Porter, L.L.P.
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 700
Austin, TX 78701

Austin

Texas (TX)

Contact Contact William R. Allensworth
T: 512-708-1250
F: 512-708-0519

Visit: www.aaplaw.com
Practice Areas: Construction Litigation (50%), Construction/Surety (50%)

Construction Litigation

Construction/Surety

Profile

As the founder of Allensworth & Porter with over 35 years of experience in litigation, William R. Allensworth has tried scores of jury cases and has handled appeals in both state and federal courts, including several of the more significant construction decisions rendered by the Texas appellate courts.

In addition, Mr. Allensworth is the founder of the Construction Law Section of the Travis County Bar Association (also known as the Austin Bar Association), and is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers.

He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law where he continues to teach courses in Construction Law and Construction Litigation, and he is the co-editor of CONSTRUCTION LAW, a textbook published by the American Bar Association in 2009, used in law schools throughout the nation.

Licensed by the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Texas, U.S. Court of Claims, 5th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, and all U.S. District Courts in Texas, Mr. Allensworth is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Prior to attending law school, he served as a Lieutenant in Battery K, 4th Bn.,11th Marines in the former Republic of Vietnam.

Selected To

Texas Super Lawyers 2011
Texas Super Lawyers 2010
Texas Super Lawyers 2009
Texas Super Lawyers 2008
Texas Super Lawyers 2007
Texas Super Lawyers 2006
Texas Super Lawyers 2005
Texas Super Lawyers 2004
Texas Super Lawyers 2003

About William Allensworth

Admitted: 1974, Texas

Blog: www.aaplaw.com/news/

Professional Webpage: www.aaplaw.com/attorneys/william-r-allensworth/

Honors and Awards:

  • Top 50 Central/West Texas Super Lawyers 2011, Super Lawyers, 2011
  • Austin Construction Law Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers, 2012

Special Licenses/Certifications:

  • Board Certified, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Licensed By: The Supreme Court of the United States of America The Supreme Court of Texas U.S. Court of Claims 5th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • Co-editor of CONSTRUCTION LAW, a textbook published by the American Bar Association in 2009, used in law schools throughout the nation., Co-editor, Construction Law Textbook, American Bar Association, American Bar Association

Educational Background:

  • Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law where he continues to teach courses in Construction Law and Construction Litigation, 2011
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Blog entries — William R. Allensworth
William Allensworth Named to Texas Super Lawyers List For Ninth Consecutive Year
 
Sara Whittington “Whitney” May Joins the Firm as an Associate
 
Real Estate BISNOW Austin Covers A&P Officewarming Party
 
Allensworth & Porter named to U.S. News’ “Best Law Firms”
 
William R. Allensworth of Allensworth & Porter, LLP named “Austin Best Lawyers” Construction Law Lawyer of the Year for 2012
 
Commercial Litigator Chad Simon joins Allensworth & Porter, LLP

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