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One of the most important industries in Florida is the construction industry. We have developed expertise in many aspects of this industry which is so intimately connected to the real estate industry. This expertise, and relationships within the broader industry, makes it possible for us to respond knowledgeably and promptly to client needs and the necessity to act promptly. and hence one of our industry strengths, is the construction industry that supports Florida’s important real estate industry.
Our Construction Services Team provides comprehensive legal services throughout all phases of construction projects, including pre-construction contract negotiations, contract performance, and post-contract dispute resolution. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing the various parties involved in the design and construction process: owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, suppliers, consultants, sureties, lenders, investors, and design professionals, including architects, engineers and surveyors. We have assisted clients in a wide variety of construction projects, including office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, condominium buildings,, apartment buildings, condominium conversions, residential and commercial developments and high-end single family residences.
We focus on enabling our clients to commence and complete construction projects in a timely and cost-effective manner and to successfully resolve any claims. Our attorneys are involved with bidding, negotiating and drafting contract documents during the planning and transaction phases of a construction project with an emphasis on proper contract administration, claims procedure compliance, effective risk management and efficient resolution of business disputes. We regularly assist clients with the legal issues and disputes that arise during a project.
When construction-related disputes cannot be resolved, our firm has the experience and resources to aggressively litigate disputes in both state and federal courts, to mediate and arbitrate, and in to engage in administrative hearings, if appropriate. We have successfully represented clients in the following types of construction-related disputes:
- Bid protests
- Construction lien claims and foreclosures
- Payment and performance bond claims
- Contract disputes
- Negligence claims
- Scheduling and delay claims
- Construction defect claims
- Design defect claims
- “Failure to disclose” claims
- Change order disputes
- Extra work disputes
- Scope of work disputes
- Professional malpractice claims
- Water intrusion, indoor air quality and mold claims
Working with members of our nationally recognized Restructuring team, members of our Construction Services Team are often involved in many of Florida’s most complex consensual workouts and bankruptcies of developers, contractors and construction related entities. We are also retained by sophisticated investors pursuing investments in distressed real estate, both land and developments.
Our professional relationships with leading industry consultants, investment bankers, lenders and other attorneys specializing in serving the construction sector is another resource available to our clients.
