A carefully drafted construction contract is the best defense against litigation. We assist clients in drafting and negotiating contracts that will both protect and benefit. We are versed in the standard form contracts provided by entities such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Associated General Contractor of America (AGC) which are well-recognized and common in the construction industry.

One of the most commonly litigated construction issues concerns claims for defects and deficiencies in the actual construction. We are well-versed in prosecuting and defending clients in matters involving construction defects and deficiencies relating to residential and commercial construction from pre-suit through trial and appeal. We also have experience in securing insurance coverage for many of these claims.

In some instances, a party to a contract may be able to recover damages due to a delay in the performance by a contractor. We are intimately familiar with analyzing and determining delay claims, including what caused the delay, how long the delay was, and whether concurrent delays occurred. In addition, we know what types of delay damages a party may be entitled to, if any, including labor costs, equipment costs, and material costs. When a claim for construction acceleration is made pursuant to a delay, we have the knowledge to analyze these damages as well, which may include the costs of overtime, inefficiency related to overtime, additional materials, more expensive materials, and equipment and expediting fees.

Construction lien perfection, prosecution, and defense are a big part of our construction practice. While Florida’s Construction Lien Law continues to create confusion among many industry professionals, we help clients navigate the landscape of lien law and resolve issues in their favor.

Professionals in fields such as design and architecture are expected to have a certain level of expertise within their area and cannot delegate certain fundamental duties to others. They are held to certain standards of conduct within their profession, and sometimes find themselves as the target of a lawsuit in which their professional license and reputation may be jeopardized. We have a clear understanding of the depth and importance of all that is at stake when a suit is brought against practicing professionals.

We represent clients in the competitive bidding process at the state and local government level, including competitive procurements such as invitations to bid, invitations to negotiate, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications.

We have experience representing parties involved in the prosecution and defense of payment bond and performance bond claims arising from construction projects. We also handle surety issues on behalf of both general contractors and sureties.