18 Aug 2026
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Welcomes Back Litigator Jarett Dillard in Houston
"Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton hires Jarett Dillard as Counsel on its Complex Commercial Litigation Team in Houston; he will handle construction, EPC contracts, mechanic’s liens and energy-related commercial disputes."
Mr. Dillard focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, addressing disputes ranging from construction projects to general breach of contract matters. He drafts and negotiates engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for complex commercial, energy, and renewable energy projects, and is experienced in mechanic’s lien disputes and in resolving defective or incomplete work through litigation, arbitration, or other business-appropriate strategies. His broader commercial practice includes negotiating agreements, representing plaintiffs and defendants in breach of contract litigation, and leading national commercial litigation efforts encompassing real estate disputes and matters involving federal, state, and local regulations. He also provides ongoing compliance counsel to businesses across industries including construction, energy, and oil and gas.
Mr. Dillard rejoins Kilpatrick from Husch Blackwell and previously served clients from Kilpatrick’s Houston office. He enters the firm with the title of Counsel. Mr. Dillard is admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. He earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law and his B.A. in Political Science from Rice University. Mr. Dillard has been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Construction Law and Construction Litigation (including 2026) and received the Retha Swindell Athletic and Community Service Award in 2025.