Specializing in
Arbitration & Mediation of
All Types of Disputes
Chris Brings Construction Law Experience to Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chris Ryman, Board Certified Attorney in Civil Trial Law, brings over 40 years of construction law experience to his arbitration and mediation practice. He has mediated or arbitrated construction disputes between:
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Owners, homebuilders, architects, engineers, design professionals, general contractors and subcontractors involved in commercial and residential construction projects.
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Individuals, equipment lessors and financial institutions in collection, foreclosure and lender liability.
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Individuals and companies in tort claims and construction accidents.
Chris is a past member of the Construction and Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association and has been a member of multiple construction industry associations, including the Greater Houston Builders Association, Texas Association of Builders, and the National Association of Homebuilders.
With reasonable rates and 40+ years of legal experience, consider Chris Ryman for your next construction law mediation or arbitration.​
Over 40 years of experience as a civil trial lawyer in business, commercial, construction, creditor's rights, and real estate law. He has represented large and custom homebuilders and homeowners in construction defect, earnest money and deed restriction disputes and lenders and debtors. His practice in business and commercial litigation included representing developers, owners, municipal utility districts, lenders, equipment lessors and debtors. He has represented architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners and homebuilder's in arbitrations, court and mediations.
Chris Ryman
RYMAN ADR - Owner
Education
1979
J. D.
University of Houston
1975
B. A.
Southwestern University
Professional Associations
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Texas Bar Association
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Houston Bar Association
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Greater Houston Builders Association
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Montgomery County Builders and Developers, Division of Greater Houston Builders Association
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Texas Association of Builders, Past Member of Attorney's Council
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National Association of Home Builders, Past Member of Construction Law Forum
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Greater Houston Builders Association, HOME-AID Houston, Past Member
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State Bar of Texas, District 4C Grievance Committee, Past Chair
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Texas Residential Construction Commission, Past Advisory Council Member
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Texas Association of Builders, Past Member, 1992-2001
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American Arbitration Association, Consumer, Construction & Commercial Panel, Past Member
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Get in Touch
Services conducted by Appointment Only.
Reach out by phone or send a message.
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594 Sawdust Rd., # 366
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Tel: 713-594-4870
Steve Nelson, Executive Vice President and Senior Director, Surety Claims
“I've been the mediator on a number of very tough construction disputes where Chris was the advocate and attorney for one of the parties. He obtained excellent results for his clients through preparation, creative advocacy, careful evaluation of risks, and good counseling skills. He's a fine attorney and brings all that experience to his arbitration and mediation practice.”
Donna Passons, President of the Texas Institute of Continuing Legal Education (TICLE) and Specialized Professional Institutes (SPI)
"I’ve known Chris for over 30 years and he is a highly respected and very knowledgeable practitioner. He has been very active in the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas where he has participated as a speaker and a member of the planning committee for their annual conference. I am excited for him as he launches his new ADR practice and wish him the best in his new endeavors."
Mason P. Hester, Shareholder, Board Certified, Construction Law, TBLS, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
"One of the brightest legal minds I've ever had the pleasure of working with."
William R. Sudela, Partner, Crady Jewett McCulley & Houren LLP
"As a mediator on a case in which I was involved, Chris exhibited the foregoing traits I seek..., and demonstrated an additional ability, one that is often overlooked by mediators – an ability to propose creative solutions for consideration by the parties. Regardless of intelligence, skill, and experience – and Chris scores high marks in all of these areas – it is the ability of Chris to “think outside the box” that distinguishes him from many of the others with whom I have worked."