Practice Emphasis

Clayton C. Utkov is a shareholder with the law firm of Ford Nassen & Baldwin P.C. and practices in the area of construction law with a focus on the litigation of construction disputes.  Mr. Utkov has experience representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers in construction cases regarding design and construction defects, contract disputes, performance and payment disputes, delay claims, bond and lien claims, as well as other construction and general commercial litigation matters.  Mr. Utkov has experience in litigation and dispute resolution before arbitration panels and trial courts.  Mr. Utkov's clients include private commercial owners, commercial general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers engaged in both private and public projects.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Utkov was an associate at an Austin law firm.

Admissions and Qualifications

Mr. Utkov is licensed to practice in all courts of the State of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.

Professional Affiliations

Mr. Utkov is involved in the following organizations: American Bar Association (Member, Forum on the Construction Industry); State Bar of Texas (Member, Construction Law Section); Austin Bar Association (Member, Construction Law Section).

In 2007, 2008, and 2009, Texas Super Lawyers named Mr. Utkov a Rising Star in Construction Litigation.

Education

Southwestern University: Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1997).

Southern Methodist University School of Law: Doctor of Jurisprudence (2000).

Bar Admission

Texas (2000).

Presentations

"Project Delivery Systems" and "Risk Assessment in the Contract: Killer Contract Clauses" at Lorman Education Services' July 9, 2008 seminar on Managing Construction Projects in Texas.