Andrews Myers Elects New Shareholder; Five Attorneys Promoted to Senior Associate

SHAREHOLDER

COLBY BINFORD  – Trial attorney Colby Binford’s practice focuses on construction law, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Based in the Houston office, he represents general contractors, subcontractors, and small to mid-sized companies in a variety of construction and business related disputes. He also represents nationally known clients within the real estate development, property management and industrial business sectors, often serving as outside general counsel for multiple property management companies.

Colby received his J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and B.A. degree from Sam Houston State University.

“We are delighted to recognize Colby’s outstanding contributions to the growth of our firm,” said Ben Westcott, co-managing shareholder of Andrews Myers. “He is a very talented, multi-faceted litigator, and it’s a privilege to welcome him as a shareholder.”

SENIOR ASSOCIATES

MARCELA ARÉVALO – Marcela Arévalo is based in the Houston office in the Construction Litigation practice group. Her practice focuses on construction and commercial litigation.

Marcela earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law and B.S. from University of Houston.

SENIOR ASSOCIATES

LUCAS DIAZ – Lucas Diaz is based in the Houston office in the Business Litigation practice group. He is a commercial litigator whose practice focuses primarily on complex real estate and business disputes across Texas.

Lucas earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law and B.A. from University of Mississippi.

SENIOR ASSOCIATES

YVONNE N. NGUYEN – Yvonne Nguyen is based in the Houston office in the Commercial Real Estate and Construction practice groups. She is a transactional attorney whose practice focuses primarily on drafting, negotiating and advising on complex construction and commercial contracts, as well as acquisition, disposition, development and leasing agreements.

Yvonne earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law and B.A. from University of Texas at Arlington.

SENIOR ASSOCIATES

WESLEY M. WALKER – Wes Walker is based in the Houston office in the Construction Litigation practice group. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners in a variety of related construction-oriented disputes; he also has experience as an employment litigator, advising clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Wes earned his J.D. from Samford University Cumberland School of Law and B.A. from University of Alabama.

SENIOR ASSOCIATES

JOHN G. WILLIAMSON – John Williamson is based in the Houston office in the Business Litigation practice group. He focuses his practice on business litigation, construction litigation, and real estate litigation, representing a variety of clients in multiple industries.

John earned his J.D. from University of Houston Law Center, M.P.A. from University of North Carolina, and B.S. from Rice University where he played D1 baseball.