Jared B. Caplan, Construction Attorney in Houston, Texas
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Jared B. Caplan is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Construction.
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- Houston, TEXAS
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- Construction
- Handles Construction matters from Houston, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
About Jared B. Caplan: Jared B. Caplan is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Construction.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jared takes on
Jared concentrates on construction. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jared handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction cases in Houston, Texas
Jared takes construction matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jared agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jared B. Caplan — construction lawyer in Houston
Jared B. Caplan is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Construction.
Jared Caplan has spent nearly two decades representing clients in the construction and oilfield industries. His multi-faceted experience ranges from trusted advisor on business operations to his successful prosecution and defense of multimillion-dollar litigation matters. Jared’s experience includes dispute resolution, contract disputes, toxic tort exposures, insurance coverage matters, personal injury, wrongful death, property damage and premises liability.
He has successfully handled litigation involving down-hole failures, pipeline ruptures, and other related bodily injury/property damage matters arising from well site activities. The experience typically required in such matters includes the ability to manage major catastrophic loss investigations, analysis and enforcement of insurance and indemnity obligations related to Master Service Agreements (MSAs), evaluations of safety programs and protocols, and investigations, negotiations and resolutions of OSHA citations through informal settlement and formal contest proceedings.
Jared also represents both general contractors and subcontractors in commercial construction and multimillion-dollar infrastructure construction projects. This work includes enforcement and defense of Master Services Agreements (MSA) and operating agreements, as well as representing clients in OSHA disputes and personal injury/property damage and delay claims.
Jared serves as a mediator and holds a certificate in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures from the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center at the University of Houston Law Center. He is also a contributing editor to The Business Suit, a publication of the Defense Research Institute, where he reports on current legal matters relating to commercial litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.
He has represented clients in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arkansas, Wyoming, Utah and Pennsylvania.
Working with Jared on a construction matter
Jared Caplan has spent nearly two decades representing clients in the construction and oilfield industries. His multi-faceted experience ranges from trusted advisor on business operations to his successful prosecution and defense of multimillion-dollar litigation matters. Jared’s experience includes dispute resolution, contract disputes, toxic tort exposures, insurance coverage matters, personal…
Who Jared represents
Jared reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Houston Law Center
J.D. · 2001
Tulane University
B.A. · 1998
Jared studied at J.D. in University of Houston Law Center and B.A. in Tulane University.
Law school and academic background
Jared completed J.D. in University of Houston Law Center and B.A. in Tulane University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jared runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Jared has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Jared B. Caplan's office in Houston
Jared's primary office is at 600 Travis Street, Houston, Texas, 77002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Jared B. Caplan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jared usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jared charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jared's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jared will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jared
Jared discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jared confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jared's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jared B. Caplan
How much does it cost to hire Jared for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jared walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jared offer a free consultation?
Jared charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jared's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Jared's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in Texas typically take?
Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jared gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jared take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Jared is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jared will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jared?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jared will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jared accepting new construction clients right now?
Jared's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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