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Joshua W. Mermis is a founding partner of West Mermis, PLLC. He has broad experience in litigation, construction, energy and business matters. Joshua has extensive trial experience having conducted jury and bench trials, as well as arbitrations involving significant multi-million-dollar commercial projects throughout Texas. He represents operators, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, suppliers, product manufacturers, businesses and individuals in a variety of disputes. Joshua is licensed in Texas.Joshua is board certified in construction law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, which is an honor conferred upon only on 5% of the total lawyers in Texas. He has been recognized as a BestLawyer. He was also selected by his peers for inclusion in H Texas Magazine Top Lawyer and Houstonian Top Lawyer. Joshua is the past Chair of the Houston Bar Association Construction Law Section. West Mermis, PLLC has been rated a Best Law Firm by US News & World Report.

I was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in 2010 and am admitted to practice in all United States District Courts in the State of Texas, as well as in the Fifth Circuit. I have experience in wage and hour litigation, collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act, cases involving employment contracts, employment discrimination cases, and ERISA litigation, as well as more broad-based commercial litigation and appellate experience.

I provide clients with prompt, effective representation.  My clients see results and are kept abreast of developments in their litigation matters.  I remain committed to protecting my client's interests at all costs, while advancing the ball in a direction that benefits their end goal.

Employed at Arther Anderson following his graduation from the University of Texas whereupon he directed his attention to law, and in 1990, obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center.. Mr. Peterson served as an Attorney with the law firm of Stumpf & Falgout for nine years before setting up his own practice.. In 1998, founded The Law Office of Keith D. Peterson, CPA, J.D., to represent businesses and individuals in their legal needs with a focus on business, real estate, construction, and taxation.. Mr. Peterson has been a contributor to various community area programs including Cenikor Foundation where Mr. Peterson serves on the Regional Advisory Board.. Mr. Peterson is an adjunct professor for Business Law at Tomball College.. His other activities have involved his assistance on the Finance Committee for Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, Coaching Youth Sports teams, Family Outreach volunteer, TIRR volunteer, serving as president of the local Boy Scout chapter, and as a past president of the Cy-Fair Rotary Club

Craig K. Hemphill's core practice of Corporate Transactions and Complex Commercial/Business Litigation matters. His noted competencies are in the areas of construction law transactions and litigation, business litigation and commercial disputes, and any level of contract deals and transactional structures.. Mr. Hemphill assists international corporations outside and inside the United States. He is well known as a diverse and skilled lawyer throughout America, Europe, and African/Islamic/Asian countries.

Bob’s practice focuses on representing clients, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and suppliers matters, including but not limited to, commercial litigation, construction contract negotiations and disputes, construction defect lawsuits, insurance coverage matters and personal injury and toxic tort matters. He is also experienced in serving as outside general counsel in out-of-state litigation.. Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Bob was a Director of the Construction and Surety section of a mid-size Houston, Texas law firm. In addition to his solid legal career, Bob also brings several years of construction management experience in commercial, heavy highway and industrial process construction for companies such as H. B. Zachry, W. S. Bellows and Austin Commercial.