Walter J. Dunn joined Dykema as a member of the law firm’s Corporate Finance practice group in the Dallas office. Dunn is the 14th attorney to join the office in the past 13 months.

Dunn most recently worked at Womack Phelps Puryear Mayfield & McNeil. Prior to that, he practiced at various Am Law 100 and 200 firms, including more than a decade at McGuire Woods in Richmond, VA.

His practice focuses on large construction projects, many of which are in the energy sector. Dunn also assists clients with the negotiation and drafting of contracts for the engineering, procurement and construction of large projects, such as coal fired power plants and supporting facilities, gas extraction, gathering and processing facilities, ocean side terminals, storage facilities and nuclear power plants.

Dunn’s experience includes the preparation and negotiation of power purchase and sale agreements, tolling agreements, master forward trading agreements and related credit support agreements and annexes, operation and maintenance contracts, long-term service agreements, interconnection agreements and equipment purchases.

“We are extremely excited to add Walter to our growing roster in Dallas,” said Chris Kratovil, the Dallas office managing member. “His distinctive experience working on large construction projects, both within and outside of the Energy industry, enhances our capabilities and will be a huge benefit to many our clients.”