Thank you for your inquiry into what our team at Southern Trial Counsel, PLC has to offer you, as the client interested in construction industry-related services. As a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer, I lead a team which specializes in resolving complex construction disputes which can arise on complex projects, such as theme parks, to single-story commercial and residential construction projects. We have over 20 years experience in protecting the interests of design consultants, owners, construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors, as well as their sureties and insurers, in contract negotiations, claims avoidance, and construction liens, we have a seasoned view of the risk management issues affecting each party in complex construction litigation. Our assembled team of professionals and paralegals strive to deliver quality legal services on time and within the client's budget anywhere in Florida and through a national network of experienced construction law co-counsel on cases arising outside Florida. From contract to close-out through warranty periods and beyond, we welcome the opportunity to assist you to avoid or mitigate your risks at every stage of the process.
We are pleased to accept engagement as legal counsel in a broad range of cases, particularly in the following areas:
Design defects and deficiencies
Construction defects and deficiencies
Construction liens and payment claims
Green design and construction issues
Contract performance
Job site safety defense
Real estate title issues
Landlord/tenant disputes
Mortgage foreclosures
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
In 14 years of mediating disputes, I have focused my mediation practice on resolving a broad range of commercial and construction disputes, assisting businesses and individuals with their corporate issues, construction, real estate, and other contracts, including employment matters before filing suit and in cases filed both the state trial court and appellate court and in the federal courts. Cases mediated include:
Construction contract disputes, including injury and job-site safety issues
Commercial sales contracts
Software development contracts
Mortgage foreclosures - commercial and consumer loans
Corporate matters
Real estate contracts and title issues