Ensley Benitez Law, PC represents businesses and individuals all throughout Texas, in a broad range of both transactional and litigation matters. Our practice emphasizes representing construction contractors in complex litigation, often protecting them from allegations of construction defect, breach of contract, and all the other claims which are commonly brought in such matters. We have also built a significant amount of experience protecting clients from related matters. We can bring that experience to bear in defending you from claims made by other parties' insurance companies, and ensuring that your own insurance company deals with you in good faith. We can defend you from claims made against you by your employees, sometimes in concert with government agencies, including OSHA, EEOC, DOL, TDI and the Texas Comptroller.
Construction law can be as complex as your project in the field
Storm and Damage Restoration is a unique segment in the construction industry
Civil Litigation covers such a broad range of topics such that no matter
Are you a business owner? Our Business Law practice helps ensure you
Are you a business owner? Our Business Law practice helps ensure you make all the right moves to reduce your risk before you commit to an important decision, including writing or executing a contract, signing a check, starting a business, acquiring or divesting an asset, or publishing an employee handbook. Remember, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
READ MOREClients continue to work with us over the long-haul because they appreciate the counsel we provide, the outcomes we help them achieve, and the benefits of the open and honest communication they receive.
We don’t do cookie-cutter. Each strategy is developed with the client’s specific needs and goals in mind.
Our experience as Construction Lawyers focusing on specialty, trade and storm/restoration contractors runs deep. Karen Ensley was one of the first Board Certified Construction Lawyers in Texas and has helped clients achieve their desired outcomes. Brian Benitez has years of experience defending clients as a trial lawyer focusing on construction, employment, commercial litigation, and creditors’ rights.
We are focused on getting you the results you want in a timely manner. Not every issue needs a scorched earth approach. We work to understand your needs and fashion the approach to help achieve a successful conclusion.
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"I met Karen 8 years ago after coming to work for a construction company here in the DFW area. Karen was the attorney that the company had retained for their attorney. In those 8 years I have known Karen to be a very conscientious lawyer that works diligently to protect and take care of her clients. Karen truly listens to her clients then works with them to make sure the outcome will be the best it can be. I have referred Karen to others in the construction industry and will continue to do so."
"We have been working with Karen Ensley , esq for 4+ years. She is wonderful. A true partner to our business. She has served us in the General Counsel role, special counsel role and for advisory and legal referral. Also, we utilize Karen and Ensley Benitez Law, PC for contract and document law in that state of TX and other states where applicable. The firm and Karen are great. She has been a true partner in helping us build our businesses. The firms and Karen’s expertise in the area of insurance and construction & contracting legal areas is unmatched in our industry. Karen takes the time to get to know your business and is an honest advisor. She is a board advisor at the American Policy Holders Association which is incredibly important to our businesses. We are proud to work with Ensley Benitez Law and Karen Ensley. We recommend them to our Contractor Clientele and to other service vendors in our space. Compliance is important and the team at Ensley Benitez Law, PC have you covered with years of professional expertise!"
"The Ensley Benitez Law firm has represented my company for 3 years and the service has best outstanding. I can’t imagine anyone else handling our legal work. When anyone needs legal help, I have and will always send them to Karen Ensley."
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