Top best Construction Lawyers Near me in ZIP 32801

Mr. Weiss  founded his own construction boutique firm in 2012 and is able to assist you in drafting contracts and enforcing the same to help manage risk in construction matters. Prior to opening his own firm, Mr. Weiss was a shareholder at Holland & Knight, LLP, focusing exclusively on Construction Law and co-chairing the Florida Construction Practice Group.  Mr. Weiss has been practicing construction law for 40 years and is board certified in construction.. Mr. Weiss is a recognized authority in construction matters.  Mr. Weiss has represented clients in construction defect, delay, disruption, acceleration claims involving all aspects of construction.  Mr. Weiss has conducted major litigation in many state and federal courts, and has also participated in many arbitrations.   Mr. Weiss' focus of late has been on claims arising from or relating to leaks in building envelope systems, which cause water intrusion, mold and mildew.  Mr. Weiss has experience in handling defense of OSHA claims.. We work comfortably with construction managers, project managers, developers, architects, engineers and building owners.  Should a dispute arise between the parties, we are prepared to assist.  In the event an alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, project neutrals, or the like, is unsuccessful, we are litigators. The Firm has the resources to litigate matters before arbitration panels, state and federal courts. Mr. Weiss is frequently asked to serve as a private arbitrator or with the stipulation of the parties, act as a mediator in a variety of construction matters.

Mr. Sheffler focuses his practice on representation of businesses involved in a wide range of industries and on issues including business litigation, commercial collection, business strategy and contract negotiation. Additionally, Mr. Sheffler represents clients in the construction industry throughout Florida on issues involving Florida's Construction Lien law, payment bond claims and varied construction related matters.. Mr. Sheffler graduated from the University of Florida's College of Business Administration in 1987. In 1990, he graduated from the University of Florida College of Law receiving his Juris Doctorate degree and has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1991. He is a member of the Florida Bar, American Bar Association, and American Inns of Court.. Mr. Sheffler was an associate with the Law Offices of Robert Worman from 1991-1994. He then served as President and corporate attorney to his family's food and paper goods distribution business in central Florida from 1994 until 2002. Mr. Sheffler returned to the full time practice of law as an associate with the Law Offices of Robert B. Worman in 2002. In January 2006, he became a shareholder and partner in the firm now known as Worman & Sheffler, P.A.. By having been intimately involved in the daily operations of the wholesale distribution business, Mr. Sheffler developed a working knowledge and familiarity with issues involving credit analysis, open account sales, warehousing and varied business matters that gives him a unique understanding of many of the business issues facing his clients.. Mr. Sheffler has conducted several seminars on such topics as business credit analysis and debt collection under Florida law as well as Florida's Construction Lien Law. He has also lectured for the National Business Institute.. Mr. Sheffler has been active in many community and civic organizations, and in 2006 and 2007 volunteered as a member of the Executive Steering Committee for AAU Baseball for the state of Florida.

Mr. Miller is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. He has successfully represented developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and construction managers in complex construction disputes involving defects, delay, nonpayment, termination, construction liens, surety bonds, licensing and related issues.. His current work involves the counsel and representation of large and small construction-related companies, including ENR Top 100 design-build firms, several ENR Top 400 general contractors, as well as developers, construction managers, designers and subcontractors, and involves an array of construction issues on projects such as bridges, water treatment plants, NASA projects, high-rise condominiums, hotels, and theme parks.. Mr. Miller’s past legal work has involved the highly publicized litigation involving the massive C.W. Bill Young Water Reservoir in Tampa, Florida; litigation and arbitration involving historic and luxury hotels in Miami Beach and South Beach, Florida; claims counseling and preparation on the Panama Canal Third Set of Locks project; as well as litigation concerning numerous world-famous central Florida theme park developments and rides in both state and federal courts.

Mr. Bennett is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law and practices law with Bennett Legal Group, P.A. in Orlando, Florida. He is an expert and specialist in construction law. He has represented various participants in the construction process, including owners, general contractors, design professionals and major subcontractors. In his construction law practice, Mr. Bennett routinely handles mechanic’s liens, contract negotiations, construction defect litigation, and general contract litigation. His work with the ABA’s Construction Litigation Committee includes serving as past chair of the expert subcommittee and speaking at ABA forum meetings on construction law topics.. Prior to earning his law degree, Mr. Bennett worked in the fields of civil engineering and general construction for over 6 years. His civil engineering experience includes the design of sanitary sewer, water distribution, and storm drainage systems for various residential and commercial developments. His general construction experience includes project management of commercial projects including a 10 story dormitory for the College of Charleston and the alumni center for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

I am a Florida Bar board certified construction attorney practicing civil litigation with an emphasis on construction and commercial disputes. I represent owners, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers in residential and commercial construction. I handle matters involving construction liens (mechanic's liens), surety bonds, contract drafting, review and revision, contract negotiations, change order disputes, and construction defect claims.  I am rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards.  I have also received the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star award in Construction Litigation.

Construction law and commercial litigation are Jim Washburn’s focus. A Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law Attorney, Jim handles all types of construction law and commercial litigation issues, including complex construction matters, contract drafting and negotiation, schedule-driven claims, bid protests, contract terminations, design and construction deficiencies, licensing issues, and lien and bond disputes. Practicing more than 18 years, Jim represents public and private owners, design professionals, general contractors, sureties, and subcontractors.. Prior to attending law school, he worked for his family’s underground utility subcontracting company. This first-hand experience gives Jim an insider’s perspective on the construction bid process, cost impacts of schedule disruption and differing site conditions, and other pit-falls common in the construction industry.. As a frequent speaker and author, he has published articles on Florida’s Construction Lien Law, standard construction contract provisions, and updates in Florida law affecting the construction industry.. Jim obtained both his B.A. degree in English and law degree from the University of Florida. He grew up in Central Florida and attended Bishop Moore and Lake Mary High Schools.