Managing Your Risk
To Build Your Future
Experienced and comprehensive legal counsel serving the construction industry across Texas.
Every level of design, development, and construction contains landmines that can expose those in the construction industry to significant liability if not properly managed and addressed. Mira | Blanton is an experienced construction law firm in Dallas that counsels those within the construction industry on risk management approaches to avoid unexpected liabilities that undoubtedly arise.
With over 50 years of combined experience, the partners of Mira | Blanton have been dedicated to serving clients in the Texas construction industry. Our firm is built on the foundation of committed counselors and grounded in personal relationships. We offer a comprehensive and hands-on approach to our clients’ needs. From contract negotiation to claims and litigation, we are your trusted partner in risk management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Mira | Blanton is dedicated to using tailored specific fee approaches to address each matter – including the use of
alternative billing structures or teaming with carriers on insured claims to find the right fit for each client.
Legal
Counseling
Receive professional legal advice from one of our experienced construction lawyers on any construction-related topic, such as mechanics liens, claims or defects, delay issues, and contract disputes.
Contract
Drafting
Get the legal protection you need before the project even begins with personalized contract reviews and drafting to ensure the project’s success and the contact’s terms and conditions are in your favor.
Risk
Management
At Mira | Blanton we will help limit your business’s legal vulnerability through a comprehensive risk mitigation and risk management review. Our team will then tailor a plan for your specific project.
Litigation
Services
We draw upon decades of successful litigation experience to deliver our clients key results in State, Federal Court, or Arbitration. Our team has tried cases in numerous venues within the United States and abroad.
WHO WE ARE
Mira | Blanton is a Dallas-based construction law firm with a unique approach to client partnerships, built on more than 50 years of combined experience between its founders. Joe Mira and Gene Blanton are accomplished construction litigators who established the firm with a shared vision: to provide construction professionals with experienced, accessible legal counsel grounded in personal relationships and a genuine understanding of the industry.
Our firm is built on a foundation of committed counselors who believe that effective legal representation goes beyond resolving disputes. We take a comprehensive, hands-on approach to our clients’ needs, working alongside them to identify risks, navigate complex legal challenges, and protect their business interests. From contract negotiation and risk management to claims and litigation, our team is prepared to address legal matters of any size or complexity.
Our attorneys’ experience and dedication have earned recognition from some of the legal profession’s most respected organizations and publications. Joe Mira and Gene Blanton have each been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in Construction Law and Litigation – Construction for six consecutive years (2022–2027). The firm has also earned a Regional Tier 1 ranking in both practice areas from Best Law Firms® for five consecutive years (2023–2027).
Both founding partners have received recognition from Texas Super Lawyers, with Joe selected in 2018–2020 and 2022–2026 and Gene selected annually from 2019–2026. Gene was also recognized as a Texas Rising Star from 2014–2018. Additional distinctions include Gene’s recognition by Chambers USA as a Leading Lawyer in Construction in 2021 and Joe’s AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which he has held since 2015. Joe was also named among D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas for Construction Litigation in 2026.
Beyond these honors, our attorneys have demonstrated leadership within the legal profession. Joe previously served on the Executive Board of the Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) organization, while Gene has served on the Council of the Construction Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association.
At Mira | Blanton, we combine the experience and capabilities of seasoned construction litigators with the accessibility and personal attention of a dedicated legal partner. Our goal is simple: to help construction professionals manage risk, resolve disputes, and move their businesses forward with confidence.
WHY WORK WITH US
MIRA | BLANTON OFFERS CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL PROTECTION AND COUNSELING BACKED BY OVER FOUR DECADES OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE.
01. Experience
Our team has helped clients achieve key results on claims while also knowing when and how to avoid project issues from developing into claims. We advise clients on potential risks and approaches to manage or allocate the risk where appropriate. Our approach begins with initial contract reviews, continues through project dispute guidance and, when necessary, claim litigation after project completion.
02. Accessibility
We have experience working for some of the best law firms in Texas and know just how out-of-reach experienced representation can be for many construction professionals. Mira | Blanton was founded to provide high-quality legal counseling at a cost-effective rate so construction businesses can get the protection and guidance they need to succeed.
03. Effectiveness
The legal side of running a construction business is where many professionals leave themselves vulnerable. Construction companies must face certain risk realities: risk cannot be eliminated, but it can be managed. The attorneys at Mira | Blanton believe in serving as an extension of your project team by offering economical and effective legal counseling and risk management ideas to protect you and your business from legal disputes or claims. We’re committed to ensuring our clients remain secure from unnecessary liability in litigation through proper review of contracts, professional advice, and effective legal counsel.