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Brett Henson Joins Carlton Fields’ Construction Practice

TAMPA, FL – Brett Henson has joined Carlton Fields’ Construction Practice as a shareholder in the firm’s Tampa office. He was most recently a partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP.

Henson focuses his practice on commercial and construction litigation, counseling and assisting residential and commercial property owners, developers, and construction industry professionals in all facets of a construction project, including contract preparation, review, negotiation, and dispute avoidance. He also has experience resolving claims involving insurance proceeds and insurance coverage. A substantial portion of his practice is devoted to handling all types of construction disputes, including claims related to breach of contract, delay damages, workmanship and design defects, fidelity and surety bonds, and Florida’s construction lien law.

“Brett’s range of experience, from transactional to trial, will be of immediate value to the firm and our clients,” said Cary Wright, chair of Carlton Fields' Construction Practice. “His joining the firm further bolsters our industry-leading roster of litigators as construction litigation cases continue to rise.”

A former prosecutor and civil trial lawyer, Henson gained extensive litigation and trial experience in various state and federal courts representing individuals, businesses, and insurance companies. He also has experience litigating product liability matters on behalf of manufacturers, including manufacturers of building products.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with many Carlton Fields attorneys over the years,” said Henson. “I have always been impressed with their commitment to professionalism and their practice as it relates to construction law.”

Henson obtained his J.D. from Stetson University in 2010 and a B.A. from Stetson University in 2006.

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