THOMAS, FELDMAN & WILSHUSEN, L.L.P.

What THOMAS, FELDMAN & WILSHUSEN, L.L.P. does

Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen, L.L.P. (TFW) is a Dallas-based construction law firm founded in 1990 that provides legal services exclusively to commercial construction industry participants throughout Texas. The firm was established by three partners — Richard Gary Thomas, Robert L. Feldman, and Fred D. Wilshusen — and continues a legacy dating back to the 1970s; founding partners Thomas and Feldman have since retired (2016 and 2020 respectively), with Wilshusen continuing as an active partner alongside partner Todd Ryan Nectoux (partner since 2009), senior counsel Regan Gayle O'Steen, and associates Sabrina E. Allen and Jett P. Johnson, supported by a paralegal and legal assistant staff. TFW's practice is organized around six core service areas — legal counsel and risk management, construction claims and disputes, lien and bond claims, construction litigation and arbitration, contract drafting and negotiations, and general commercial litigation — supplemented by related services including insurance defense, business and corporate formation, commercial and real estate transactions, and legislative drafting. The firm represents general contractors, trade subcontractors, suppliers, equipment rental companies, sureties, design professionals, owners and developers, and construction trade associations, with admitted ability to represent clients in all 254 Texas counties.

Name

THOMAS, FELDMAN & WILSHUSEN, L.L.P.

Legal name

Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen, L.L.P.

Website

https://tfandw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen is a Dallas-based law firm providing construction law, construction disputes, and commercial litigation services to contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, sureties, and design professionals throughout Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Law Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Construction law services
• Construction litigation
• Mechanics lien claims
• Construction contract drafting
• Commercial litigation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: Law firm generates revenue through professional legal fees for construction law representation, including litigation, arbitration, contract drafting, and related legal counsel services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen, L.L.P. is a Texas-based law firm focused exclusively on construction law. It drafts and negotiates construction contracts, evaluates and resolves construction claims and disputes, perfects and forecloses mechanic's lien and bond claims, and prosecutes/defends construction litigation in Texas state and federal courts and AAA arbitrations. It also handles general commercial litigation, insurance defense for construction incidents, business formation, real estate transactions, and legislative drafting on construction-related matters for commercial construction industry clients.

Product overview

Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen, L.L.P. is a law firm offering a unified portfolio of legal services focused exclusively on construction law. The firm provides six interconnected core service areas: Legal Counsel and Risk Management, Construction Claims and Disputes, Lien and Bond Claims, Construction Litigation and Arbitration, Contract Drafting and Negotiations, and General Commercial Litigation. These services are supplemented by related practice areas including Commercial and Real Estate Transactions, Insurance Defense, Business and Corporate Formation, and Legislative Drafting. The firm represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, developers, sureties, design professionals, and construction trade associations throughout Texas and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Counsel and Risk Management
• Construction Claims and Disputes
• Lien and Bond Claims
• Construction Litigation and Arbitration
• Contract Drafting and Negotiations
• General Commercial Litigation
• Commercial and Real Estate Transactions
• Insurance Defense
• Business and Corporate Formation
• Legislative Drafting

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Construction AssociationcoreOthersTFW attorneys serve as General Counsel to the Texas Construction Association. The firm actively participates in industry advocacy and has contributed to drafting construction-related legislation for the State of Texas.
• American Subcontractors Association - North Texas ChaptercoreOthersTFW attorneys serve as General Counsel to the American Subcontractors Association North Texas Chapter. The firm makes presentations on Texas mechanics liens, subcontract clauses, and construction contracts through this partnership.
• American Subcontractors Association (National)coreOthersTFW attorneys are members of ASA's Attorneys Counsel and make presentations on construction-related topics to ASA members nationally.
• Construction Education Foundation of North TexasminorOthersTFW attorneys participate in educational programs and presentations through this construction industry education foundation.
• DFW Drywall & Acoustical Association of Dallas, Inc.coreOthersTFW attorneys previously served as General Counsel (2009-2016) and continue to participate in this industry association. The firm assists DACA with construction-related legal matters.
• American Bar Association Forum on Construction LawminorOthersTFW attorneys are members of this professional organization and have held leadership positions including Governing Committee Member and Chair of Specialty Contractors & Suppliers Division.
• State Bar of Texas Construction Law SectioncoreOthersTFW attorneys are active members with former leadership including 2019-2020 Chair. The firm assists with legislative affairs and governing council activities.
• Dallas Bar Association Construction Law SectionminorOthersTFW attorneys are members of this section and have held former Chair positions.
• Construction Law Foundation of TexascoreOthersFred D. Wilshusen served as 2019-2020 President of the Construction Law Foundation of Texas.
• American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL)coreOthersFred D. Wilshusen is a Fellow of ACCL. Richard Gary Thomas was also a Fellow. ACCL membership is approximately 200 construction lawyers nationwide and by invitation only.
• Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA)minorOthersTFW attorneys are members of this professional legal organization.
• American Arbitration Association (AAA) Panel of Construction ArbitratorscoreTechnology or IntegrationFred D. Wilshusen is a member of the AAA Panel of Construction Arbitrators. The firm regularly represents clients in AAA arbitrations for construction disputes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Akerman LLP: National full-service firm with a construction practice focused on dispute resolution, contracting, and surety matters. Comparable in construction litigation and contract drafting work, but operates at broader scale and multiple geographies.
• Frost Brown Todd: Full-service firm with a dedicated construction law group serving contractors, sureties, and design professionals. Comparable to TFW in core construction dispute and contract work, with broader practice area offerings.
• Bracewell LLP: Texas-headquartered full-service firm with a notable construction practice serving contractors, sureties, and project developers across Texas. Comparable client overlap with TFW but offers full-service breadth beyond construction law.
• Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Global full-service firm with an active construction practice handling disputes, project counseling, and infrastructure matters. Overlaps with TFW on construction litigation and contract work, especially for large project owners and developers.
• Haynes and Boone, LLP: Major Dallas-based full-service law firm with a recognized construction practice representing contractors, owners, and sureties. Comparable Texas construction client base and overlapping service areas, with far broader corporate capability.

Direct peers

• Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC: Construction-focused law firm representing contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and owners in disputes, contract drafting, and project counseling. Closely comparable specialty positioning to TFW with a multi-state footprint.
• Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP: Construction and surety law boutique serving contractors, sureties, owners, and developers. Directly comparable to TFW in practice mix (lien/bond, surety, construction litigation) with a similar boutique model.
• Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP: Long-standing construction law firm focused on construction litigation, contract negotiation, surety, and government contracts. Closely mirrors TFW's construction-only specialty, with national offices and similar service lines.
• Peckar & Abramson, P.C. National construction law firm specializing in construction and infrastructure disputes, contract drafting, lien/bond claims, and arbitration. Highly comparable in specialty focus to TFW, but with much larger headcount and national footprint.
• Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman LLP: Chicago-based construction law boutique focused on construction litigation, surety, and contract matters. Comparable boutique model to TFW, though operating in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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