Tonya Johannsen was recently recognized by D Magazine, highlighting her extensive experience representing construction and architectural professionals. The 2023 Best Lawyers list is an exclusive recognition honoring top lawyers, as chosen by their peers.

Tonya’s clients describe her as a competitive, creative and proactive problem-solver. She is an excellent communicator who assists her clients in defining their desired business outcomes and mapping the strategies necessary to accomplish their goals. The firm congratulates Tonya on being recognized for her breadth of experience and keen investigative skills.

The firm is pleased to announce that DaNae Couch has been promoted to a Director of the firm. DaNae joined Canterbury P.C. in April of 2022, after spending eight years with Killen & Dennis, PC. DaNae obtained her undergraduate degree from Baylor University and her law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. She will continue handling primarily construction matters, along with various commercial and real estate disputes. Click here for DaNae’s full bio and contact information.  Please join us in congratulating DaNae on her new position.    

In May, the Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion holding that if a contract mandates written notice, that some form of writing is required. The opinion issued in the case of James Construction Group v. Westlake Chemical Corporation, did not overrule the doctrine of substantial compliance with contractual notice provisions, but held that absent waiver – which can be very difficult to establish – an oral notice does not satisfy a contract’s written notice provisions.

S.B. 219 (effective 9-1-21) amends §§ 59.051 of the Business & Commerce Code and provides that a contractor performing work on projects, other than critical infrastructure facilities (as defined in the Code), is not responsible for the consequences of design defects and …

In response to the coronavirus, the federal government has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the "Act") in an attempt to provide assistance to employees and businesses.

On November 21, 2019, Michael Jones spoke at the Prosecuting and Defending Truck and Auto Collision cases seminar sponsored by the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas.