Steven M. Beauchamp
Associate
Steven is an associate in the firm’s Texas office. His practice primarily focuses on construction litigation with an emphasis in surety representation. In addition, he has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy, secured transactions, insurance coverage, and general business transactions. Prior to joining the firm, Steven was an attorney with a boutique law firm in Dallas where he specialized in representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on a wide variety of construction-related issues, including litigation, contract negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution. He also previously worked for two bankruptcy firms in Dallas as well as spent time with the Department of Justice and Department of Transportation. While in law school, he served as a Student Attorney in the SMU Civil Clinic where he represented real clients and handled pro bono cases. When not working, Steven enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and practicing his French.
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Gaul v. RS Custom Homes, Inc., et al., 261st Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas, No. D-1-GN-16-002609 (2016). A $3 million judgment in favor of homeowner against general contractor and numerous subcontractors was granted for defective work performed at home located on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas.
PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
American Bar Association, Member of Construction Law Section
State Bar of Texas, Member of Bankruptcy Law, Business Law, and Construction Law Sections
Dallas County Bar Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Rotary Club of Dallas
PRACTICE AREAS
Bankruptcy
Complex Commercial Litigation
Construction Litigation
Insurance Coverage
Secured Transaction
Surety Law
HONORS
Recipient of three-year SMU Dedman School of Law Dean’s Scholarship
Recipient of four-year ASU Dean’s merit scholarship
EDUCATION
J.D., SMU Dedman School of Law (2017)
Dual B.S., Arizona State University (2014)
BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS
Texas, 2018
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas