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Mike negotiated downstream procurement and service agreements, subcontracts and financial security agreements for a complex international liquified natural gas plants project for a leading global energy company. He has also served as in-house construction counsel for a multibillion-dollar domestic portfolio of multifamily and mixed-use projects for a large real estate development firm in Houston.

Mike is a frequent contributing author and speaker on construction law topics, including the preparation and negotiation of design, engineering, procurement and construction contracts; the preparation, negotiation and analyses of mechanic’s lien and bond claims; construction disputes and&nbsp;project risk management. He is also the author of the Texas Chapters of the Aspen Law &amp; Business’ State-by-State Guide to Architect, Engineer, and Contractor Licensing, and the Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law. Mike serves as the chair of BakerHostetler's Hispanic/Latinx Affinity Group.

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J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 1994

B.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1991

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Cortez and Gourley explain how to manage the complexities of construction supply chains

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Construction Litigation Unveiled: Navigating Disputes in the Built World

Michael Cortez Speaks at ABA Affordable Housing, Community Development Conference

Building Better: Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in Construction

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Michael Cortez Speaks at ABA Construction Law Forum

BakerHostetler Continues to Expand Business Practice Group, Adds Real Estate Partner Michael Cortez in Houston

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<li>Member of team that represents a wellness-focused resort and branded residences scheduled to open in the Allegheny River Valley of western Pennsylvania in 2028.</li>
<li>Represented a renewable energy technology company providing AI-enabled concentrated solar energy for the engineering, procurement and construction of a $90 million commercial scale development project partially funded by the Department of Energy with a leading Australian energy provider.</li>
<li>Represented Engineering News-Record Top Environmental Contractor in negotiation of more than $250 million of remediation service agreements on multibillion-dollar liquified natural gas and other industrial projects.</li>
<li>Negotiated more than $100 million of commercial construction contracts for general contractors on HUD financed projects for senior housing and low income housing projects in central Texas.</li>
<li>Represented owner-developer on design and construction agreements for $100 million mixed use condominium and hotel tower project in San Antonio, Texas.</li>
<li>Negotiated more than $500 million of architect agreements and design-build agreements for hotel, multifamily and office towers in the downtown Houston CBD.</li>
<li>Negotiated multimillion-dollar downstream procurement and service agreements, subcontracts, financial security and other related agreements related to a $50 billion liquified natural gas project located in Australia.</li>
<li>Negotiated domestic and international EPC, construction, procurement, shipping and freight contracts for large, global oilfield chemical company for manufacturing facilities and related midstream, downstream and upstream services to the oil and gas industry.</li>
<li>Negotiated numerous owner-contractor agreements, architect agreements, consulting agreements and subcontracts for annual portfolio in excess of $5 billion of multifamily high-rise projects. Also developed and implemented standard forms, contracting and procurement procedures.</li>
<li>Negotiated international construction contract for $25 million semiconductor plant in the Philippines on behalf of large semiconductor chip manufacturer/owner.</li>
<li>Negotiated design and construction agreements for $15 million aerospace launch pad on behalf of owner-developer.</li>
<li>Achieved favorable settlements and/or dismissals of more than $20 million in lien disputes and lawsuits on a 20+ multifamily project portfolio.</li>
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