• University of Texas School of Law, J.D. 1985
• Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA, B.A. 1982

• Coleman ADR 2024
• FisherBroyles, LLP 2016-2024
• Strasburger & Price, LLP 1985-2016

Ms. Coleman has been Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2016. She has represented clients involved in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, developers and subcontractors since 1985. Her practice includes construction contract negotiations, including providing analysis and advice on issues such as project documentation, indemnity, insurance, payment, close-out and warranty obligations. She is well-versed in various construction delivery methods including integrated project delivery (IPD), construction manager at risk and design build.

She also counsels clients on the resolution of contract disputes, including payment disputes, faulty work claims and mechanics lien claims.

Ms. Coleman's deep experience in the construction industry informs her practice as an arbitrator and mediator of construction disputes. She serves on the American Arbitration Association Construction panel.

She is a member of the Texas and Dallas Bar Construction sections. She also serves as a member of the Construction Law Exam Commission of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Personal life

On the first day of law school, Marty Crandall met Russ Coleman. They married two weeks after they took the bar in 1985 and moved to Dallas. Eventually they had three children – Michael, Maggie and Grace. After the kids graduated from high school, Marty and Russ moved to Uptown where they enjoy living near the Katy Trail and downtown. In the summer, they spend some time near the ocean in Massachusetts.