Top Construction Lawyers Near Me in Orlando Area

“I try to see and hear things from my client's point of view. Once I earn their trust, my clients come to know that they can count on me to put their best case forward, as long as it is truthful. When I believe in a client's case, I will go the extra mile and then some to achieve what I believe they are entitled to under the law.”. I received my legal education from the University of Florida School of Law, where I graduated with honors in 1986.  Following graduation, I worked as an assistant to a judge in the Fifth Diistrict Court of Appeals, which decides all appeals for the Central Florida area.  Afterwards,  I worked with several large lawfirms, until I started my own law firm in 2006.  I enjoy practicing as a small firm so that I can provide direct and personal service to my clients.  I  believe that being someone's lawyer is a special relationship based on trust.  I truely enjoy using my skills, knowledge, and expertise to help my clients resolve what may be the most serious problem that they will ever have.. I am board certified as an expert in civil trial law by the Florida Bar.  I have extensive experience litigating cases involving professional malpractice, personal injuries, insurance disputes, real estate disputes, and business disputes.  I have represented clients seeking compensation, and I have also defended clients who are being sued.  My experience in representing clients on both sides of a case gives me a deeper understanding of how to achieve the best outcome for my clients, whether it be a favorable settlemnent, or a victory in the courtroom.

Orlando, Florida, attorney Tonya Walker is Of Counsel to Bloodworth Law, PLLC.. Tonya has practiced law since 2002 and works with the Bloodworth Law team on commercial litigation, construction litigation, and supports probate and trust litigation cases.. Tonya attended law school while providing support to law firm partners as a paralegal in 1997 for Korn & Zehmer, P.A., an appellate law and commercial litigation firm in Jacksonville, Florida.. Tonya attended Florida State University College of Law and received a Juris Doctorate, cum laude in 2002. Prior, she graduated the University of North Florida with a B.A. in criminal justice.. Tonya was as an associate attorney for commercial litigation and construction litigation law firm Hedrick, Dewberry, Regan & Durant, P.A. from 2002-05.. In 2006, she returned to Korn & Zehmer, P.A., as an associate attorney. She focused on construction litigation and commercial litigation for Jacksonville, Florida, law firmsWhalen & Deem, LLC, and Regan, Zebouni & Walker, P.A., in 2007-08.. Tonya has been a Legal Methods Instructor at Florida A&M University College of Law since 2011. She has utilized professional skills and applications to teach law school students. Prior, she taught at Florida Coastal School of Law beginning 2006.. Tonya finds every case unique and enjoys the problem-solution process of applying the law to meet the needs of the client. She believes it’s imperative to connect with clients and be upfront in explaining the litigation process.

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. Van Alstyne's practice is focused on civil litigation with an emphasis on Construction and Real Estate. He has a wide range of practical work experience both as a construction manager and an engineering project manager. After obtaining his undergraduate degree in construction management, he worked on large and small commercial construction projects as a project engineer with general contractors until he received a graduate certificate in urban and regional planning in 2007.. He then spent the next five years working for a nationwide engineering firm that specializes in facilities, geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental consulting. Lewis learned about each of these four disciplines, but spent most of his time as a project manager in the facilities department conducting engineering assessments, energy audits, capital budget planning, or construction loan monitoring on over 10 million square feet spread across more than 600 retail, office, multi-family, or industrial buildings. On the environmental consulting side of the business, he conducted site reconnaissance and prepared reports for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Limited Site Assessments, Soil Sampling, Groundwater Sampling, and Asbestos Sampling.. Wanting to apply his passion for construction and engineering to the legal realm, he went on to receive his law degree and now enjoys helping clients such as owners, developers, contractors & subs, architects, and engineers.

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.

Highest ratings in Martindale Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Chambers USA;  experienced trial lawyer in central Florida since 1974. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio undergraduate, communications and cryptographic officer USS Ault (DD-698) from 1968-1971.  University fo Michigan Law School.  Shareholder at Akerman, Senterfitt lawfirm, Fisher, Rushmer, Werrenrathand Keiner, then Gray Robinson head of litigation from 1995.  Hobbies include flying, racing and restoring vintage race cars, old mahogany boats and entertainment business.  Manager and roadie for Paige Keiner, pop singer rated #1 by Reverbnation, now a college student majoring in music and history.  Lead trial counsel in major cases including the sea-turtle beach driving case in Daytona, and the Isleworth stormwater litigation which was, and remains the longest civil jury trial in Orange County history. Other noteworthy cases indlude representing the interests of  the band N'Sync in the famous dispute with their  their manager, Lou Perlman.

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.

Attorney Charles (Chad) R. Walker, Jr., is a partner at Regan Atwood P.A. Chad handles construction, business, and real estate litigation in the Regan Atwood offices in Orlando, Florida, and Jacksonville, Florida.. Chad has practiced law in Florida since 2001, and is Florida Bar Board Certified in construction law.. Chad has served as lead counsel in multimillion-dollar legal disputes for Florida, regional and national clients in complex construction, commercial and real estate disputes in state and federal courts and in arbitration.. Chad works primarily on construction cases for national, regional and local general contractors, site work contractors, multi-family builders, and trade subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, roofer, etc.), as well as condominium associations and developers.