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Vijay D'Cruz focuses on commercial litigation and construction law. He has substantial experience representing owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in a variety of disputes involving industrial, commercial and residential construction. He represented the owner of a multi-million dollar, downtown Houston historic renovation project in a construction lawsuit brought by a subcontractor for alleged delay damages. In arbitrated matters, Mr. D'Cruz has worked with a sports facility owner in a construction suit brought by a subcontractor for alleged entitlement to additional payment beyond the agreed contract amount. He also represented a pipeline contractor in connection with the recovery of completion costs for a construction contract valued at over $150 million. Education J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 2000 Order of the Barons Articles Editor, Houston Journal of International Law B.A., Franklin and Marshall College, 1997 Bar Admissions Texas, 2000 Admitted To Practice U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2001 Representative Experience Representation of the owner of a multi-million dollar downtown Houston historic renovation project in a construction lawsuit brought by a subcontractor for alleged delay damages. Representation of the owner of a sports facility in a construction arbitration brought by a subcontractor for alleged entitlement to additional payment beyond agreed contract amount. Representation of pipeline contractor in connection with the recovery of the completion costs for construction contract valued at over $150 million dollars. Representation of multiple homeowners pursuing claims against both contractors and warranty companies to remedy construction defects. Representation of energy services company in arbitration concerning commercial dispute over interpretation of gas processing agreement. Professional History Associate in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Professional Affiliations Member, Houston Bar Association Member, American Bar Association. | 