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Alex J. Bell

Trial and appellate lawyer. Texas Super Lawyer—Construction Litigation. Seventeen years in the Texas construction industry.

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Overview

A construction lawyer who actually tries cases.

Alex Bell is a construction litigation lawyer based in Dallas, Texas. With a rare dual focus on both trial and appellate practice, Alex handles high-exposure matters from the earliest stages of a dispute through discovery, trial, judgment, and appeal — delivering value at every stage without the need to hand off to an appellate specialist.

He represents architects, engineers, contractors, and owners in breach of contract claims, professional negligence, premises liability, wrongful death, and complex commercial disputes requiring both business acumen and exceptional legal skill. Alex has presented oral argument before the Texas Supreme Court and multiple Texas Courts of Appeals, with a primary focus on the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas.

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Alex J. Bell
Practice Areas

Focused on the Construction Industry

Construction Litigation Construction Defect Mechanic’s Lien & Bond Texas Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Design Professional Defense Jobsite Injury & Premises
Appellate Experience

A Record at Every Level of Texas Appellate Practice

Alex maintains a comprehensive appellate record spanning the Texas Supreme Court and multiple Texas Courts of Appeals, with a primary focus on construction matters — including disputes involving the design professionals working on those projects.

Texas Supreme Court
In re Christianson Air Conditioning & Heating

No. 20-0384 (Tex. 2020) — Presented oral argument before the Texas Supreme Court; successfully challenged overly broad jurisdictional discovery directed at design professional client who specially appeared to contest jurisdiction. Orig. proceeding from Tex. App.—Austin.

Oral Argument
Hassell Construction Co., Inc. v. Springwoods Realty Co.

No. 23-0836 (Tex. 2023) — Petition for review following favorable court of appeals ruling for engineering firm on multi-party construction contract dispute. From Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.].

Petition for Review
Childress Engineering Services, Inc. v. Starside Construction, Inc.

No. 24-0405 (Tex. 2024) — Petition for review on construction contract dispute. From Tex. App.—Dallas [5th Dist.].

Petition for Review
Cobalt Engineering and Inspections, LLC v. Gilbert

No. 25-0952 (Tex. 2025) — Petition for writ of mandamus on behalf of engineering firm. From Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.].

Mandamus
New Prime, Inc. v. Chohan

No. 21-0017 (Tex. 2021) — Petition for review in personal injury matter. From Tex. App.—Dallas [5th Dist.].

Petition for Review
Fifth Court of Appeals — Dallas (Selected Matters)
Pro. Serv. Indus., Inc. v. Ibey

No. 05-24-00541-CV, 2025 WL 1737328 (Tex. App.—Dallas June 23, 2025) — Obtained reversal and dismissal of all claims against licensed professional firm where trial court erroneously ruled the certificate of merit statute did not apply. Dallas County — 101st District Court.

Reversed & Dismissed
Lina T. Ramey & Assocs., Inc. v. Wilkie

No. 05-23-00562-CV, 2023 WL 8183272 (Tex. App.—Dallas Nov. 27, 2023) — Obtained reversal of trial court order denying Chapter 150 motion to dismiss; Fifth Court held the certificate of merit statute applied and ordered dismissal. Dallas County — 101st District Court.

Reversed — Dismissed
Bella Vista Co. Construction Services v. Childress Engineering Services, Inc.

No. 05-25-01584-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas, pending) — Representing Childress Engineering on Rule 91a dismissal and Chapter 150 certificate of merit issues. Dallas County — 95th District Court.

Pending
Childress Engineering Services, Inc. v. Bella Vista Co. Construction Services

No. 05-25-00969-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas, pending) — Interlocutory appeal; companion matter. Dallas County — 95th District Court.

Pending
Starside Construction, Inc. v. Childress Engineering Services, Inc.

No. 05-23-00534-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas 2024) — Construction contract appeal for Childress Engineering. Collin County — 401st District Court.

Resolved
AGL Constructors v. PTG-HDR JV / Parsons Transportation Group

No. 05-20-00053-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas 2020) — Complex multi-party construction contract dispute. Dallas County — 192nd District Court.

Resolved
Sarah Gregory and New Prime, Inc. v. Chohan

No. 05-18-00167-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas 2019) — Personal injury appeal; matter ultimately presented to the Texas Supreme Court. Dallas County.

Resolved
Autumn Ranch, LLC v. Childress Engineering Services, Inc.

No. 05-25-01582-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas, pending) — Real property and construction dispute; companion matter. Rockwall County — 439th District Court.

Pending
Other Texas Courts of Appeals (Selected Matters)
In re Apple Inc.

No. 03-24-00591-CV (Tex. App.—Austin 2024) — Defended trial court order compelling discovery in construction litigation from Apple’s petition for writ of mandamus. Travis County — 419th District Court.

Mandamus Denied
Cobalt Engineering & Inspections, LLC v. Gilbert

No. 01-25-00800-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2025) — Interlocutory appeal; certificate of merit issues. Galveston County — 212th District Court.

Pending
Walter P. Moore & Associates, Inc. v. Hancock

No. 01-25-00820-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2025) — Interlocutory appeal; structural engineering firm, certificate of merit. Fort Bend County — 268th District Court.

Pending
Hassell Construction Co., Inc. v. Springwoods Realty Co.

No. 01-17-00822-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2023) — Presented oral argument; defended engineering firm’s dismissal from suit related to municipal infrastructure. Harris County — 333rd District Court.

Oral Argument
Thompson Hancock Witte & Assocs. v. Stanley Spurling & Hamilton, Inc.

No. 14-21-00091-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2021) — Professional liability defense of engineering firm. Harris County — 55th District Court.

Resolved
Thompson Hancock Witte & Assocs. v. Brazos Presbyterian Homes

No. 14-20-00827-CV (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2020) — Professional liability defense of engineering firm. Harris County — 55th District Court.

Resolved
Rock Engineering & Testing Laboratory, Inc. v. Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi

No. 03-22-00407-CV (Tex. App.—Austin 2022) — Construction contract appeal. Hays County — 274th District Court.

Resolved
Quiddity Engineering, LLC v. Vasquez

No. 11-25-00312-CV (Tex. App.—Eastland 2025) — Interlocutory certificate of merit appeal. Ector County — 161st District Court.

Pending
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP v. Audubon Engineering Co.

No. 09-26-00078-CV (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2026) — Complex commercial and construction appeal. Jefferson County — 136th District Court.

Pending
Brent Hockins v. U.S. Certified Contractors, Inc.

No. 02-17-00180-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2017) — Defended dismissal of personal injury claims against contractor performing commercial roof repairs. Denton County — 16th District Court.

Dismissal Affirmed
Trial Results

Significant Victories

Defense Verdict

Professional Services — Contract Dispute

Complete defense verdict in breach of contract jury trial for professional services firm, Nueces County.

Defense Verdict + Fees

General Contractor — Cost Overrun

Complete defense verdict for general contractor defending against subcontractor cost-overrun claim; recovered attorney’s fees on counterclaim.

Defense Verdict

Personal Injury Subrogation

Complete defense verdict against personal injury subrogation claim brought against restaurant franchise operator.

Defense Verdict + Fees

Commercial Venue — Contract

Complete defense verdict and full counterclaim recovery against entertainment venue; jury awarded all damages and attorney’s fees.

Defense Verdict

Motor Vehicle — Catastrophic Injury

Complete defense verdict in motor vehicle accident case; plaintiff sought nearly $1 million after back fusion surgery.

Summary Judgment

Slip-and-Fall — Restaurant

Summary judgment in slip-and-fall claim against national restaurant operator; affirmed on appeal.

Summary Judgment

Commercial Roof Repair

Summary judgment in commercial roof repair negligence claim; affirmed on appeal at the Fort Worth Court of Appeals.

Summary Judgment

Product Defect — Distributor

Summary judgment in state-court product defect case on behalf of product distributor.

Ch. 150 Dismissals

Design Professional Defense

Numerous dismissals of Chapter 150 certificate of merit claims against design professionals at the trial and appellate level.

Background

Education, Honors & Service

Education

  • Baylor University School of Law — Juris Doctor, 2009
    Dean’s List. Multiple moot court and mock trial competition awards. Executive Vice President, Student Bar Association. Baylor’s trial advocacy program consistently ranked among the nation’s best.
  • Baylor University, Honors College — University Scholars, Bachelor of Arts, 2006
  • Previously Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law (2014–2019)

Honors & Recognition

  • Texas Super Lawyers — Construction Litigation (2026)
  • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019–2024)
  • Citizen of the Year, City of University Park (2024)
  • Texas Bar Foundation — Sustaining Life Fellow
  • TYLA Toolkit Series — First Place, ABA Young Lawyers Division Single Project/Service to the Bar (2014)

Professional Affiliations & Community

  • City of University Park — City Council Member
  • City of University Park — Chair, Public Safety Committee
  • State Bar Committee on Administration of the Rules of Evidence — Twice appointed by the State Bar President; two consecutive three-year terms
  • Texas Young Lawyers’ Association — Former Two-Term Board Member
  • American Society of Civil Engineers — Affiliate Member
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel (TADC)
  • State Bar of Texas

Court Admissions

  • All Texas State Courts
  • State of Arizona
  • U.S. District Courts — Northern, Southern, Eastern & Western Districts of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Courts — Southern & Eastern Districts of Texas
  • Texas Supreme Court
  • Fifth Court of Appeals; All Texas Courts of Appeals
Publications & Presentations

Speaking & Thought Leadership

Contact

Ready to Discuss Your Case?

Whether you’re facing a lawsuit, anticipating a dispute, or need guidance on risk management, Alex is ready to help protect your business.

Phone
972.328.9615
Email
alex@bellconstructionlaw.com
Office
7701 Lemmon Ave, Suite 223
Dallas, Texas 75209
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