Ieshia J. Dunmore - Houston Construction Transactions Attorney

Overview

Ieshia Dunmore’s practice focuses on advocating for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners on a variety of construction related issues including: construction defects, contract termination, mechanic’s liens, performance and payment bonds, breach of contract disputes, and collections matters through litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Prior to joining the firm, Ieshia worked with a boutique construction law firm, where she represented over 200 clients as outside counsel, garnering first chair trial experience in more than 16 bench and jury trials and served as lead counsel in over 75 civil evidentiary hearings. She also has significant experience in construction transactional matters, including contract drafting, negotiation and review.

Areas of Practice

Construction
Litigation
Contracts

Bar & Court Admissions

Texas

Representative Experience

Represented suppliers and subcontractors in collecting unpaid amounts through breach of contract lawsuits and foreclosures on perfected mechanic’s liens.
Acting general counsel for several contractors for small local businesses, mid-level companies, and contractors with multimillion-dollar revenues.
Represented an owner by contesting and successfully removing over a million dollars in invalid liens.
Represented multiple subcontractors disputing delay in payment, non-payment, and back-charges from general contractors.
Has prevented disputes by drafting subcontract agreements and invoices that adequately protect their interests and negotiating contracts with general contractors that initially can be very restrictive towards the subcontractors involved.

Education

St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
- J.D. – 2012
- Dean’s Academic Scholar
The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
- B.A. – 2008

Professional Recognition

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, Since 2025

Professional Associations and Memberships

State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section
Houston Bar Association, Construction Law Section
Houston Contractors Association
American Subcontractors Association, Houston Chapter

Speeches and Publications

Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law Publication – Contributing Author, Texas Chapter – 2027 update

"Mechanics and Materialman's Liens in Texas," State Bar of Texas 24th Annual Collections and Creditor Rights Course, Dallas, April 23–24, 2026

"Credit Application Best Practices," NACM Tampa – Wire, Cable & Communications Credit Group, October 15–16, 2026

"Oil & Gas Best Practices," NACM Southwest – All-South Conference, September 22–24, 2026

"Lien and Bond Presentation," Handle – Houston Building Blocks Summit, August 21, 2026

"Predatory Contract Language," Harris County DEEO Webinar, August 21, 2026

Fraud Discussion, NACM Southwest – Houston Event, August 11, 2026

"Construction Contracts Risk Management," Turner School of Construction, 2026

NACM Southwest – Texas Statewide Construction Presentation, Houston, October 17, 2025

NACM Southwest – Natural Gas and Oilfield Credit Group Presentation, Houston, October 17, 2025

"Texas Liens & Collections: Legal Mechanics & Ethical Boundaries," Andrews Myers Litigation Development Meeting (1.0 hour CLE, including 1.0 hour ethics), July 24, 2025

"Post Lien Filing Collections," Building Blocks Houston Webinar, April 2, 2025

"Texas State Lien Law," Building Blocks Houston Lunch & Learn, February 6, 2025

"Construction Contracts Risk Management," Turner School of Construction, 2025

“Record Keeping Best Practices to Protect your Receivables,” NACM All South Credit Conference, September 2024

"Construction Contracts Risk Management," Turner School of Construction, 2024

"Texas Mineral Lien Claims," NACM Southwest Natural Gas and Oilfield Credit Group at Margaritaville Resort, Lake Conroe, July 19, 2024

Texas Bonds and Liens – National Association of Credit Managers – South Texas Education Day - May 2024

Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law Publication – contributing Author Texas Chapter – 2024 update

"Construction Contracts Risk Management," Turner School of Construction, 2023

How to Protect Your Business in a Post-Coronavirus World, May 2020

Dispute Resolutions Webinar, April 2020

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We represent a diverse clientele in the Houston area, and Austin greater metropolitan areas, coastal Texas and statewide.

Please note, as a corporate-based law firm, we do not represent individuals seeking to sue their employer for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, or unpaid overtime. We also do not represent homeowners in contractor disputes.