Lauren E. Scroggs

Lauren E. Scroggs

Associate

Construction Law Attorney in Houston - Lauren E. Scroggs

Lauren Scroggs’ practice focuses on both transactional and dispute resolution aspects of construction law. She advocates for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners on a variety of construction-related issues, including ligation,  alternative dispute resolution, and contract review.

Prior to joining the firm, Lauren served as a judicial clerk to Justice Eva Guzman at the Supreme Court of Texas, where she wrote opinion drafts as well as memoranda evaluating the grant-worthiness of petitions for review. During law school, Lauren served as a judicial intern for both the Honorable Gray H. Miller and the Honorable John D. Rainey in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Areas of Practice

  • Construction Law, Litigation and Transactional
  • Commercial Litigation

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas

Representative Experience

  • Represent owner, general contractor, and subcontractor clients on a variety of different matters including breach of contract, lien, and defect claims
  • Ongoing representation of contractors and suppliers in obtaining collection of past due accounts
  • Represent clients on appeal in various state and federal matters
  • Review client contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders

Education

  • South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
    • J.D. (magna cum laude) – 2015
    • South Texas Law Review, Note & Comment Editor
    • Dean’s Scholar
  • The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
    • B.B.A. – 2012

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section
  • Houston Bar Association, Construction Law Section
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
  • South Texas Young Alumni Council

Speeches and Publications