Angela A.L. Connor
Angela Connor, a partner in Peckar & Abramson’s Houston office, is board certified in construction law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and focuses her practice on business litigation, dispute resolution and contract negotiation. Known for her sound and practical legal advice, she routinely finds creative solutions to meet her clients’ business needs.
Angela A.L. Connor
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“When representing my clients, they not only have me to rely upon but also access to every lawyer in our firm which means there is not an issue we can’t solve.”
Bio
Angela represents a wide range of construction industry clients, including general contractors, owners, subcontractors, sureties and suppliers, and regularly handles complex construction-related matters involving mechanic’s liens, payment bonds, contract disputes, collections, delay claims and construction defects. She is also involved in the drafting and reviewing of contract documents and regularly performs contract risk assessment and risk management for a range of construction projects.
Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state court, federal court and in arbitration proceedings, Angela brings to bear a wealth of knowledge in nearly all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution. She prides herself on utilizing the most efficient and cost-effective means for resolving complex disputes.
She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University, and her law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston, where she served as Student Bar Association President and graduated cum laude.
Practice
Highlights
Admissions
State of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Memberships
State Bar of Texas (Construction Law Section)
Houston Bar Association (Construction Law Section, Governing Council)
Association of General Contractors, Houston Chapter (Membership Committee)
South Texas Young Alumni Council
Texas A&M University Association of Former Students
Houston Contractors Association
Education and Courses
Texas A&M, B.B.A.
South Texas College of Law, J.D., cum laude
Awards and Recognitions
Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2017-2021
Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Board Certified – Construction Law
Publications & Presentations
“Top 10 Killer Contract Clauses,” Levelset webinar, May 2021 (Speaker)
“Hunker Down and Don’t Get Burned,” ConsensusDocs, November 2020
“Theories of Liability Against Architects and Engineers,” The Basic Course in Texas Construction Law, Houston, Texas, December 2019 (Speaker)
“Construction Bills to Watch in the 86th Legislative Session,” NAWIC South-Central Regional Forum, April 2019 (Speaker)
“Taking Cover after the Storm”, Construction News, October, 2017 (Author)
“New Technologies Present New Liabilities”, AGC Houston Cornerstone Magazine, Fall 2017
“Dealing with Bid Mistakes,” American Subcontractors Association - Houston Chapter, October 2014 (Speaker)
“Don’t Get Caught in the Gap of Coverage: Potential and Unexpected, Uninsured Losses Arising from Indemnity Obligations,” March 2014 (Speaker)
