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Provided by Cole, Scott & Kissane

Cole, Scott & Kissane (CSK), Florida’s largest civil litigation firm, has the largest dedicated Construction Practice Group of all defense firms in the state, and practices across the firm’s 12 strategically positioned offices servicing clients from the Panhandle to the Keys.

The CSK Construction Practice Group represents major construction interests in cost-effective investigation, defense and disposition of commercial and residential building construction-related risks, and civil claims. CSK routinely handles issues involving personal injury, property damage, project delay, contractual indemnity, defects, engineering aspects and OSHA penalty proceedings, both directly and through their insurers.  Additionally, the Group represents litigants in surety disputes that often arise during both public and private construction projects. 

Building a successful project requires cooperation and teamwork among architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors and many others. The Group, that includes nine attorneys who are Board-Certified Specialists in construction law, understands the industry from finance, development and design through implementation, construction and close-out.

CSK’s Transaction Group also often works with clients in drafting various types of construction documents, including a variety of American Institute of Architect agreements involving contractors, subcontractors, and property owners.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Florida

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Cole, Scott & Kissane, PA represents architect, engineer and contractor clients in commercial and residential project development disputes. The team frequently handles litigation involving the full spectrum of construction issues as well as construction-related personal injury, OSHA issues and surety cases.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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George R. Truitt, Jr.
3
George R. Truitt, Jr.
3
Band 3
George Truitt is highly regarded for his strength in representing insurers in construction matters.

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George R. Truitt, Jr.
3
George R. Truitt, Jr.
3
Band 3

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David Salazar

George R. Truitt, Jr.

George R. Truitt, Jr.

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