Two Underwood Law Firm, P.C. attorneys in Fort Worth are among 13 within the firm included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Richard E. Schellhammer and Cara Kennemer were recognized. Both focus their practice on Construction Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence, generally considered the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals.

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Schellhammer is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans’ School of Law.

His Construction Law and business litigation focus has an emphasis on design professional malpractice defense, and commercial and residential construction litigation.

Schellhammer actively participates in the alternative dispute resolution process and has served as a mediator and arbitrator in disputes. He is a frequent speaker on construction matters and has authored papers on construction contract issues, matters involving mechanic’s liens, and risk allocation among design professionals and contractors.

Richard is also a frequent speaker on construction matters and has authored papers on construction contract issues, matters involving mechanic’s liens, and risk allocation among design professionals and contractors. He is actively involved in numerous legal and industry associations, including the State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section and the Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section.

Kennemer is a graduate of Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law

She focuses on all aspects of commercial and residential construction law, assisting owners, contractors, design professionals, subcontractors and suppliers in the negotiation and preparation of design and construction contracts and advising clients on risk allocation and project management. She litigates and arbitrates disputes involving design and construction errors, delay claims, building performance problems, lien and bond claims, collection of construction funds and termination issues.

Kennemer also helps clients protect their lien and bond claims through the process of pre-claim notices, filing of mechanic’s and materialman’s liens and surety bond claims, negotiating payment with contractors and property owners, and filing suit to litigate lien and bond claims.

She is a frequent speaker and author on a variety of topics concerning the construction industry for the State Bar of Texas and professional trade organizations.

About Underwood Law Firm, P.C.

For over 100 years, the Underwood law Firm, P.C. has been providing legal services to the people of Texas. Founded in 1912, Underwood has a solid foundation in the long-standing traditions of excellence and commitment to the highest ethical standard. Underwood is a respected legal provider across the state with offices in Amarillo, Austin, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Pampa. Underwood enjoys the confidence of some of the largest employers in the region as well as the respect of distinguished firms and leaders throughout Texas. Underwood is comprised of over 50 attorneys whose practices cover multiple areas of law, making Underwood a full-service law firm. As Underwood’s leadership guides the Firm into the future, its timeless values and standards of integrity in all things, service to the community, and keen responsibility to clients and colleagues continue to be the benchmark by which success is measured.