Kertell, Charles A.

Jason Kennedy received a B.A. from Austin College in 1994 and earned his law degree, with honors, from Texas Tech School of Law in 2000. In 2009, he became a partner at Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen, LLP, where his practice focuses on construction law and bankruptcy law.

Mr. Kennedy represents clients from all segments of the construction industry in all types of construction disputes, including delay and labor impact claims, defective work claims, performance and payment bond claims, breach of contract claims, breach of warranty claims, and mechanic's and materialman's lien foreclosure claims. Mr. Kennedy also assists clients by reviewing and drafting contracts and perfecting lien and bond rights. He is a member of the Construction Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association, the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, and the American Bar Association's Forum on the Construction Industry.

Mr. Kennedy also represents clients in all segments of the construction industry in a wide range of bankruptcy matters, including defense of preference actions, filing, protection and enforcement of mechanic's liens, motions to lift stay, reclamation claims, administrative claims, objections to section 363 sales, and objections to Chapter 11 plans. As both a construction lawyer and bankruptcy lawyer, Mr. Kennedy understands the unique issues that arise when an owner, general contractor, subcontractor or supplier files for bankruptcy. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association, and the Bankruptcy Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

In addition to representing clients in the courtroom and before arbitration panels, Mr. Kennedy and other members of the firm are involved in drafting and revising legislation that affects the construction industry in Texas. Mr. Kennedy is also a regular speaker to professional and industry groups on construction law and bankruptcy law topics.