R-09 · Tier 2 · Disputes and forum
GC-Only Attorney's Fees
Attorney-fee recovery runs only to Contractor.
What MillworkShield looks for
This is the business risk behind the clause.
Risk
The sub faces fee liability if it loses but cannot recover fees if it wins.
Cleaner ask
Replace with mutual prevailing-party attorney's fees.
Reference context
AIA/ConsensusDocs are silent or mutual; TX CPRC §38.001 provides statutory fee routes for breach claims.
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Related guide
Dispute clauses: who controls the fight if payment goes sideways?
Can we make the dispute process mutual and local, and confirm it does not waive lien, bond, prompt-payment, or emergency remedies?