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Lake Jackson Council engages Porter Hedges LLP for construction dispute litigation

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Council authorized engagement of Porter Hedges LLP to represent the city in Mainline Industries v. City of Lake Jackson (cause no. 192626 CV). Council discussed hourly rates and billing cadence; the firm has begun work.

The City of Lake Jackson authorized outside counsel Porter Hedges LLP to represent the city in litigation identified in the meeting record as cause number 192626 CV, Mainline Industries v. City of Lake Jackson.

Council took the action after staff recommended Porter Hedges following a search for a specialized construction litigation firm. A motion to engage the firm was made and seconded and approved by voice vote.

City officials noted during discussion that Porter Hedges is a…

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