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Carlton Fields' Construction Law Practice Group is one of the largest in the Southeast with over 25 attorneys specializing in construction law and litigation. Our lawyers have represented construction clients throughout the United States and Central America in all manner of construction disputes ranging from defects litigation to claims for delays and extras on projects as diverse as space shuttle launch facilities, airports, power plants, high rise buildings, highways and bridges, residential developments, and sports and other special use facilities.
The Practice Group is recognized by clients and peers as among the best in the field. For example:
- For the seventh year in a row, Carlton Fields' Construction Practice ranked #1 in the state of Florida in the Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers.
- Nine Construction Practice Group attorneys are Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar.
- Fifteen Construction attorneys are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Six Construction attorneys were selected as Florida Trend magazine’s Florida Legal Elite.
- Eight Construction attorneys were selected as Construction Law Florida Super Lawyers. Three members of the group were named among Florida Top 100 Lawyers by Florida Super Lawyers magazine.
- Six attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.
Attorneys in the Construction Group are experienced in litigating practically every type of issue confronting the construction industry. As described in more detail below, the construction attorneys at Carlton Fields have particular experience handling matters for:
Developers/Owners (both public and private)
- Defective construction and design claims
- Time related damage claims including delay, acceleration, and lost productivity
- Change order/equitable adjustment claims
- Buyer rescission claims
- Construction Claims of Lien
- Payment disputes
- Liquidated damages
- Contractor terminations and suspensions of work
- Differing site condition claims
- Environmental issues
- Contract document negotiation and preparations
General Contractors, Subcontractors & Suppliers
- Suspensions of work and termination
- Pay-when-paid clause disputes
- Warranty claims
- Contract document negotiation and preparations
- Defective construction and design claims
- Time related damage claims including delay, acceleration, and lost productivity
- Change order/equitable adjustment claims
- Construction Claims of Lien
- Payment disputes
- Liquidated damages claims
- Differing site condition claims
- Environmental issues
Homebuilders
- Class actions
- Defective construction and design claims
- Land use disputes
- Transactions including purchase and sale agreements
- Regulatory disputes with state and local government
- Licensing issues
Condominium Associations
- Defective construction and design claims
- Disputes with developers
- Land use issues
- Warranty claims
Sureties
- Payment bond claims
- Performance bond claims
- Takeover and completion of bonded projects
- Indemnity claims
- Subrogation claims
- Delay claims
- Warranty claims
Carlton Fields also offers clients a sophisticated Construction Transaction Practice with extensive experience advising clients on the planning and development of large-scale, complex construction projects. Our attorneys regularly advise construction industry clients regarding contract preparation, review, and negotiation, as well as contract administration. Representative projects include stadiums and areas, convention centers, hotels and resorts, schools and universities, hospitals, and residential projects.
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