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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Construction

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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With a footprint that includes 12 offices across the Southeast, our construction practice centers on the industries that drive the region’s economic growth. We are particularly adept at handling troubled construction projects, helping you deal with the fallout when a project goes awry. We advocate for clients in arbitration and litigation on issues including: 

  • Bond claims and liens 

  • Cost overruns 

  • Design and construction defects 

  • Geotechnical failures 

  • Impact and delay claims 

  • Prevailing wage and hour issues 

  • Scope-of-work disputes 

  • Takeover and completion assignments 

  • Unforeseen site conditions  

Chambers Review

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Construction - Florida

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP handles a range of construction matters, ranging from construction agreements negotiation to dispute resolution, including defect and delay cases. It demonstrates significant expertise in alternative dispute resolution. The firm acts for owners, contractors and developers. It is involved in a range of projects, including infrastructure, commercial and residential developments. The team has notable experience in evaluating insurance agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar represented Americaribe-Moriarty JV, the general contractor on the Brickell City Centre project, in litigation brought by the developers regarding alleged design and construction defects.

Strengths

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  • The team has excellent depth regarding construction law and impressive breadth in related areas.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Phelps Dunbar has excellent attorneys in their fields with good interpersonal skills. They have a thorough understanding of our business.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Phelps Dunbar has strength in its knowledge of the industry and attention to detail. It understands our business and what we would like out of the deal.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Seth M Schimmel
    Seth M Schimmel

    Seth M Schimmel

    Seth Schimmel represents the full spectrum of construction industry clients involved in both vertical and horizontal project development disputes. He also has extensive experience negotiating construction contracts.

    • He is an excellent trial lawyer who is very practical and conscientious.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Bret Feldman
    Bret Feldman

    Bret Feldman

    Bret Feldman is noted for his expertise in construction litigation, which includes design and construction defect claims. His clients include developers, contractors and design professionals.

    • Bret is a smart and engaging litigator.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • William Tinsley, Jr
    William Tinsley, Jr

    William Tinsley, Jr

    William Tinsley offers expert counsel in all types of disputes and arbitrations arising from major public and private projects.

    • William Tinsley is an excellent practitioner.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Bill is an astute lawyer with attention to detail and provides valuable advice to the company.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • WIlliam is an excellent advocate and a reliable adviser when we need an honest assessment.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Payton Pope
    Payton Pope

    Payton Pope

    Payton Pope is an associate at the firm's Tampa office. She focuses her practice on construction and litigation and is adept at representing her clients throughout the various stages of construction.

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