Rahul P. Rao

Rahul P. Rao

Senior Associate

Business Litigator and Employment Attorney - Rahul Rao

Rahul Rao advocates for and advises our clients in the areas of commercial litigation, labor and employment, and construction litigation. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, and small and mid-sized companies in a variety of construction, employment, and business-related disputes. Rahul’s construction litigation practice focuses on advocating for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners on a variety of construction related issues including: contract termination, mechanic’s liens, breach of contract disputes, and collections matters through litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Prior to joining the firm as a summer law clerk in 2021, Rahul also served as a summer intern for the Honorable Mike Engelhart in the 151st Harris County District Court.

Areas of Practice

  • Construction
  • Litigation

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Texas

Representative Experience

  • Assist in the representation of owner, general contractor and subcontractor clients on a variety of different matters including breach of contract claims, settlement negotiations, lien removal and debt collections
  • Ongoing representation of contractors and suppliers in obtaining collection of past due accounts

Education

  • University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
    • J.D.  – 2021
    • Moot Court Team
    • Notes and Comments Editor, Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
    • Deans List
  • University of Houston, Houston, Texas
    • M.B.A. – 2021
  • Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    • B.A., Political Science – 2018
    • B.A., Business Management – 2018

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas: Construction Law, Labor & Employment, and Litigation Sections
  • Houston Bar Association: Construction Law, Labor & Employment, and Litigation Sections
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
  • South Asian Bar Association of Houston (SABA)