EPC Contract Lawyer
in Houston, TX.

EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts are some of the most sophisticated—and high-stakes—agreements in the construction and infrastructure world. Whether you're an owner, developer, contractor, or lender, EPC contracts demand careful planning, strong negotiation, and vigilant execution.

With Elkhoury Law, you will understand your rights and responsibilities under these turnkey contracts—so you're not left holding the bag when schedules slip, supply chains break, or project costs spiral.

A Construction Lawyer for Houston’s Major Construction Sectors

Houston is home to some of the most complex construction projects in the country—and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts are a critical tool for delivering those projects on time and within budget. From large-scale energy developments along the Gulf Coast to manufacturing facilities, transportation hubs, and public infrastructure throughout Harris County, EPC agreements provide a single point of responsibility for design, procurement, and construction.

In the Greater Houston area, EPC contracts are widely used across multiple sectors:

• Energy & petrochemical: LNG facilities, refineries, pipelines, and hydrogen production plants

• Industrial & manufacturing: Warehouses, chemical plants, steel mills, and fabrication shops

• Transportation & logistics: Rail facilities, port terminals, and airport expansions

• Public infrastructure: Water treatment plants, utility installations, and government-led capital improvement projects

EPC contracts bring speed and efficiency—but they also carry substantial legal risk. Poorly defined scopes, vague performance guarantees, and unclear cost structures can lead to disputes over delays, overruns, or equipment failures. In Texas, these risks are amplified by the size, complexity, and regulatory demands of the projects themselves.

At Elkhoury Law, I advise project owners, contractors, and design professionals throughout Houston and Harris County on negotiating clear, enforceable EPC agreements; allocating risk through contractual provisions (such as liquidated damages, force majeure, and change order clauses), resolving disputes involving delays, non-performance, or equipment failures, and ensuring compliance with Texas construction law and local and federal permitting authorities.

Whether you're developing an industrial facility in Baytown, managing an energy expansion in the Ship Channel, or building out logistics capacity near Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), I provide experienced legal counsel that helps your EPC project stay on track.

What is an EPC Contract?

An EPC contract is a construction delivery method where one party (typically a contractor or consortium) is responsible for the full project scope: engineering the design, procuring the materials, and constructing the facility. The owner gets a completed, operational project—usually at a fixed price and by a fixed date.

This model shifts significant risk to the contractor, but the owner still needs ironclad protections in the contract and throughout the project lifecycle.

EPC Contract Services Offered by Elkhoury Law

As your dedicated EPC contract counsel, I help guide you from project conception to completion—and when necessary, through dispute resolution. Services include:

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Crafting and negotiating custom EPC agreements tailored to your project's risk profile

• Navigating key terms like:

  • Performance guarantees

  • Delay liquidated damages

  • Force majeure and supply chain disruptions

  • Change order mechanics

  • Completion and acceptance milestones

• Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier flowdowns

Project Oversight & Risk Management

• Providing ongoing counsel during project execution

• Advising on claims avoidance, delay notices, and documentation

• Supporting project managers and internal teams on compliance with contractual obligations

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Handling claims involving:

  • Delays, disruptions, and acceleration

  • Defective engineering or workmanship

  • Payment disputes and termination

• Representing clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation

• Working with experts to analyze technical issues and project delays

Why Work with Elkhoury Law on EPC Contracts?

You don’t need 150 pages of boilerplate. You need someone who understands how risk actually plays out on a project site—and how to draft and negotiate contracts that hold up when the steel hits the ground. With years of experience in construction law, and additional experience in commercial litigation, insurance recovery, and bankruptcy/restructuring from top global firms, I’m uniquely positioned to foresee and help you avoid the kinds of contractual problems that derail major EPC projects.

Serving Construction Professionals

From energy developers and EPC contractors to public owners and financial stakeholders, Elkhoury Law provides strategic, practical counsel for EPC projects of all sizes.

Let’s build something that lasts—and protects your bottom line.