Board-Certified In Construction Law By The Florida Bar
By definition, construction law covers any legal issue that is connected to constructing a building or any other type of structure. The legal issues that come up as construction activities can fall under federal, state or local jurisdiction. When it comes to...
You need contracts to ensure that your business operates as smoothly as possible. But even the most thoroughly negotiated agreements can end up in heated disputes, with each side accusing the other of breach. In these circumstances, you need to know how to...
The housing shortage in Florida has produced several changes in the laws concerning construction defects. In the past, homeowners had 10 years to file a claim for a construction defect; the ten years began to run on the day when the defect was discovered. Changes to...
Before a construction project can begin in Florida, parties involved in the project will enter into an agreement that outlines the project, deadlines, payment and other requirements. Failure to adhere to the terms of the agreement may be considered a material or...
When Florida construction companies sign on to complete a construction project, they have an obligation to the parties paying for their services to perform the work in accordance with the parties’ contract. This means that they will need to use appropriate materials...
A well-rounded construction contract should include a scope of work clause. Without these provisions, disputes could arise during the construction project regarding exactly what services will be provided and when, and how the party completing the services will be...
There’s no shortage of construction projects in Florida and other states across the nation. While contractors and subcontractors have dealt with a wide range of projects and the complexities they bring to the table, when issues arise, they are not always prepared to...
Large construction projects often produce disputes that match the physical and financial scale of the project. The dispute is often made more complex if the project spans an ocean or an international border. Nevertheless, persons experienced in mediating these...
A contractor or project owner is likely to incur additional costs and suffer ongoing losses if the project they are working on is delayed. Still, delays are almost bound to happen, or at least, they are an anticipable possibility. It might seem only fair that...
When it comes to construction projects and contracts between parties, disagreements are inevitable. Especially in construction, delays happen often, and many times that can cause problems between the contractor and the client. Litigation is used often as a way of...