Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 3
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Provided by Phelps Dunbar LLP
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
Phelps Dunbar LLP handles a range of construction matters ranging from construction agreements negotiation to dispute resolution, including defect and delay cases. They demonstrate 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.
Work Highlights
- Phelps Dunbar LLP defended Arthur Gensler Jr and Associates in a contract dispute regarding the design of KMPG's Lake Nona training center.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Phelps Dunbar have strong knowledge of the construction environment."
"The construction practice group at the firm is comprised of extremely capable attorneys."
"Phelps Dunbar have strong knowledge of the construction environment."
"The construction practice group at the firm is comprised of extremely capable attorneys."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Seth is an extremely capable construction attorney."
"Seth has good communication and diplomatic skills."
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 very clear and sophisticated lawyer with deep knowledge of construction litigation."
William Tinsley offers expert counsel in all types of disputes and arbitrations arising from major public and private projects.
"Bill has interpersonal skills, knowledge of law practices, protocols and regulations, and the ability to think critically and solve problems."
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