Overview

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West Mermis, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a litigation firm specializing in high-stakes construction trial work and business concerns. They exist to protect their clients’ interests, helping them navigate a range of legal matters when they need a partner by their side.

From large construction defect and products’ liability lawsuits, to contract disputes, liens, and general business matters, West Mermis helps its clients navigate the oftentimes difficult legal landscape with excellent trial skills and legal know-how. Partners Larry West and Joshua Mermis have over 40 years of combined legal practice and extensive familiarity with the complex concerns that clients face in construction and business matters.

AREAS OF FOCUS

West Mermis has worked with both defendants and plaintiffs in construction and business disputes, helping them resolve their issues through expert analysis and trial work.

  • Construction Defect Disputes and Litigation
  • Contract and Business Disputes and Litigation
  • Oil and Gas Liens
  • Products’ Liability Litigation
  • Commercial and Residential Mechanic’s Liens
  • Employment-related Disputes

Rankings

West Mermis, PLLC is nationally ranked in 2 practice areas and metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 2
Tier 2 for Construction Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction

Metro Rankings

Houston
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Highlighted Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Litigation - Construction
West Mermis has a very aggressive approach to litigation in getting the case settled. They are a professional team of attorneys.
Litigation - Construction
They are always there when we need them for any issues that arises. Josh and his team have been very helpful over the years as we have grown and had questions about new endeavors.
Jennifer Slivensky – Remedy Roofing, Inc.

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 2
Tier 2 for Construction Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Construction

Regional Rankings

Houston
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

West Mermis, PLLC has 3 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made West Mermis, PLLC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments

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