Joshua Walsh Mermis

Joshua Walsh Mermis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Business, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

Fulbright Tower, 1301 McKinney St., Suite 3120, Houston, TX

About Joshua

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

West Mermis, PLLC

Fulbright Tower, 1301 McKinney St., Suite 3120, Houston, TX, 77010

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Joshua Walsh Mermis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Custom Home Contractor Bankruptcy

Several years ago, I had the unfortunate experience of having the contractor for my custom home go bankrupt. Building a home was stressful enough in and of itself, but it became a nightmare when I found out five months after moving into the home that my contractor had not paid several of his subcont...ractors in full and they were then coming after me for something I had already paid the contractor for. I wasn’t the big fish of a client that partners in law firms typically take on, and the amount the subcontractors were seeking was trivial for most, but it was a big deal to me and my young family. I was fortunate that the window to file a lien on my property had passed. Joshua took the time to contract and inform each of the attorneys for the subcontractors that any attempt to cloud our title would result in us going after them for the maximum amount allowed under Texas law. The calls and the letters stopped, and me and my family were finally able to enjoy our new home.

Posted by Bret | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

West-Mermis provides excellent representation for property issues.

Our firm has hired Joshua Mermis and West Mermis on various real estate and business disputes. He expedites claim resolution on small matters, keeping an eye on the value to the client. He also represented us on a larger matter, through jury trial, where his and his team's preparation, diligence, and... skill resulted in trial victory, including an award of attorney fees. If you have a business dispute, especially in construction or real estate, hire Joshua Mermis and West Mermis. You won't be disappointed with your choice of representation.

Posted by Luana | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Very appreciative of the expert advise provided by Joshua Mermis

I hired Joshua in February of 2018 to represent me in a RCLA (Residential Construction Liability Act) claim after failing to resolve warranty issues with my builder on my own. Joshua provided excellent and realistic advise throughout. He was always well prepared and kept me informed. The settlement ...that was reached, without having to go to expensive arbitration, was very fair and I am thankful for the guidance that Joshua provided.

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2013 | Debt Collection

Gets the job done!

I work for a construction company and we were experiencing trouble with collections. When we switched our legal counsel to Mr. Mermis, we saw an increase in past due collections and faster collection times. He has also helped keep our contracts up to date and helps with risk mitigation.

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Joshua Walsh Mermis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Conry

Litigation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Josh and his team on a construction defect arbitration where we obtained a $500k+ award for our clients. Very professional, smart, and hardworking lawyer!"

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Paul Paschal

Business lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a terrific lawyer who makes sure to take care of his clients. Josh is not afraid to fight for his clients whether that is in the courtroom or negotiating business transactions. I would highly recommend Josh for your legal needs."

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Geoffrey Womack

Business lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have recommended Joshua to many friends, clients, and family members. Each and ever time they have all received legal representation of the highest quality, from Joshua. Joshua Mermis is a lawyer of great integrity and skill. I do not hesitate to endorse Joshua Mermis."

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Robert Lane

Construction and development lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is an extremely bright and savvy lawyer who is not afraid to get into the courts to fight for his clients. He is well-respected by his peers and has worked on some highly complex cases. I highly endorse him."

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Christopher Conry

Construction and development lawyer

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Cary Crump

Litigation lawyer

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Paul Paschal

Litigation lawyer

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Geoffrey Womack

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Lane

Foreclosure lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2015

Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2015

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2014

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2014

Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2014

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine

2013

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2012

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2012

Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine

2011

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, West Mermis, PLLC

2007 - 2016

Partner, Johnson, Trent, West & Taylor

2003 - 2007

Attorney, Preis Roy

1999 - 1999

Clerk, United States Trade Representative

1998 - 1998

Clerk, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

Associations

2013 - Present

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Mem

2012 - Present

Defense Research Institute

Member

2012 - Present

Associated General Contractors

Member

2012 - Present

Houston World Affairs Council

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2003 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

Houston County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2016

Houston Bar Association, Construction Law Section

Executive Council

Sample of Legal Cases

Motorcycle Rider v. Helmet Manufacturer

The trial lasted for 2 weeks, and after deliberating for 20 minutes, the jury found my client not responsible for the woman's injuries.

General Contractor v. Subcontractor

The jury found in my client's favor and awarded full damages and attorney's fees.

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Education

2002

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Kansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Forensic Expert Witness Association - Monthly Meeting

My Expert Retention Checklist: What I'm Looking For When I'm Looking for an Expert

Publications

2012

RigZorne Shale Gas Boom

Languages

English

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