Rebecca Busen Attorney
Rebecca is a high-analytical attorney who has practiced construction law in Texas since becoming licensed in 2019. Rebecca graduated from DePaul University in 2016 and Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2019.
Rebecca assists clients facing construction and design disputes in all phases and venues. She has represented contractors, design professionals, owners, developers, and subcontractors in a variety of construction disputes, including payment disputes, personal injury and premises liability claims, and complex multiparty construction-defect matters involving public schools, commercial developments, and high-rise condominiums. Rebecca also advises clients on OSHA-related matters, including compliance and administrative proceedings, and assists clients with lien and bond claims, project closeouts, and pre-litigation negotiations.
Rebecca is a member of the Austin Young Lawyers Association, Travis County Women Lawyers Association, and the State Bar of Texas. She is a member of the Construction Law and Texas Young Lawyers Sections of the State Bar of Texas and the Construction Law Section of the Austin Bar Association. Rebecca is also honored to have been selected by her peers for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2025.
In her personal time, Rebecca enjoys attending motorsport and live music events, crafting, thrifting, karting, playing tennis, and practicing her golf swing at the driving range. She also enjoys exploring new restaurants and other hotspots with family, friends, and her two miniature dachshunds.
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2019
- Chicago-Kent Honors Scholar
- Moot Court Honor Society
- Finalist and Best Oralist, Frank A. Schreck Moot Court Competition
DePaul University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Psychology, 2016
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2019
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2021
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section, Member (2019-Present)
- State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Section, Member (2019-Present)
- Austin Bar Association, Construction Law Section, Member (2019-Present)
- Austin Young Lawyers Association, Member (2019-Present)
- Travis County Women Lawyers Association, Member (2019-Present)
Professional Awards
- Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2025