Erick L. Lucio
Partner
Summary
Erick L. Lucio is a partner at Hamilton & Lucio, P.C. and is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice focuses on construction law, complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and business matters throughout Texas.
For more than two decades, Erick has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, developers, businesses, and individuals in significant disputes involving construction projects, contracts, real estate, insurance and indemnity issues, business relationships, and commercial transactions.
His construction practice encompasses both litigation and transactional matters, including construction defects, design and engineering issues, delay and disruption claims, payment disputes, mechanic's liens and bond claims, contractual indemnity, insurance coverage, project documentation, and disputes arising from public and private construction projects.
Erick also represents clients in complex commercial litigation involving breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, business torts, real estate, partnership and ownership disputes, and other significant business controversies.
Certifications
Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Out of more than 108,000 attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas, only 7,600 are Board Certified. Less than 200 lawyers in Texas are Board Certified in Construction Law.
Bar Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
State of Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Education
Texas Tech University School of Law
J.D., magna cum laude - 2005
St. Mary's University
B.S., cum laude - 2003
Professional & Community Activities
Adjunct Professor of Construction Law, Texas A&M University (2024 - present)
State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section, Council Member (2021 - 2024)
Construction Law Foundation of Texas, Board Member (2021 - 2024)
State Bar of Texas, Insurance Law Section, Member
Cameron County Bar Association, President (2026); Board Member (2021 - present)
Cameron County Young Lawyers Association, President (2014-2015); Board Member (2006-2009)
Hidalgo County Bar Association, Member (2005-present)
Rotary Club of Historic Brownsville, President (2014-2015), Paul Harris Fellow
Brownsville Community Health Center, Board Advisor (2012 - 2025)
Workforce Solutions Cameron, Board Member (2010-2012)
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, Board Member (2009 - 2012)
Town of Rancho Viejo, Board of Aldermen (2015 - 2018)
Professional Recognitions
Recognized as “Texas Super Lawyer” in Construction Litigation in Texas Monthly, 2014 - 2026
Recognized as a “Texas Rising Star” in Super Lawyers, 2012-2014
Rated AV® “Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell
Recipient of Bob Black Bar Leaders Award
2010 - present
2010 - present



