Misty H. Gutierrez

Services to Fit Your Construction Business

Misty is an experienced litigator who has successfully tried cases in state court, federal court, and arbitration and will fight vigorously when necessary to protect her clients' rights. At the same time, she recognizes that litigation can be a drain on company resources and works to guide clients to develop business strategies to minimize the need for litigation. To this end, Misty works with clients to review, prepare, and negotiate contracts to put them in the best position possible when starting a new project or business relationship. Misty also works to guide clients when disputes arise during the course of a project and to help clients protect their payment rights through lien and bond claims.

Misty also has experience in employment law and provides employer-side services to her business clients, including preparing employee handbooks, confidentiality agreements, non-competition agreements, and advising clients when employment related disputes arise.

Finally, Misty is an experienced mediator and arbitrator for construction-related disputes.

Board Certified

Misty has been Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2017. There are fewer than 150 attorneys Board Certified in Construction Law in Texas. Board Certification requires that an attorney:

• Practice law full time for at least 5 years as an active member of the State Bar of Texas;

• At least 5 years of Construction Law experience with a yearly minimum 40% substantial involvement with Construction Law matters;

• Qualified vetted references from judges and lawyers in the area;

• Complete 60 hours of TBLS approved continuing legal education in Construction Law;

• Meet all of the TBLS Standards for Attorney Certification; and

• Pass a comprehensive 6-hour examination in Construction Law. 

More information about Board Certification is available at https://www.tbls.org/ .