Construction Law

The Firm represents public and private owners, developers, condominium associations, general contractors and subcontractors, with negotiation and administration of construction contracts and litigation of claims arising from construction and design defects, change order, delays, construction liens, and architectural errors and omissions. The Construction Law group has expertise in the recurring problems that arise in South Florida construction projects and has a close working relationship with consultants and experts who are necessary to the effective litigation of these claims.

For more than a decade, the Firm has been lead outside construction counsel to the Miami-Dade County School District and has been involved in a variety of litigation arising out of the School District's multi-million dollar capital construction project. The Firm has defended the School District's interests in claims in excess of $70 million by general contractors and subcontractors over the past fifteen years. The Firm has prosecuted multi-million dollar claims against architects and engineers for design errors and omissions in school construction projects.

The Construction Law group has also represented a major Florida residential developer in multi-million dollar construction defect litigation arising out of post-Hurricane Andrew claims and is representing several prominent condominium developers and condominium associations in multi-million dollar delay claims arising from the recent growth of high-rise condominiums in Miami. The Firm represented a Broward County, Florida residential developer in a multi-million dollar claim against a national surety. The Firm has represented developers and general contractors in connection with bid protest, grievance, and debarment proceedings related to construction projects for Miami-Dade County.

The Construction Law group has negotiated a variety of contracts for public and private owners. Most recently, the Firm represented the South Florida Water Management District in the negotiation of a  multi-million dollar GMP contract for the construction of a reservoir as part of the Florida Everglades Restoration Program.

Professionals:
Catalano, John M.
DeMaria, Joseph A.
Halsey, Brett M.
McCauley, William T.