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Shutts & Bowen LLP

Construction

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Shutts & Bowen LLP

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Construction:
Shutts attorneys assist clients in all phases of public and private construction contracting and dispute resolution, including:

  • licensing;
  • compliance;
  • bid protests;
  • contract drafting, negotiation and enforce­ment;
  • claims notice and preservation; and
  • litigation and arbitration.

The construction practice group frequently handles claims involving defective design and construction, delay and interference, lien and bond claims, insurance coverage disputes and product liability claims. ​

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Construction - Florida

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Shutts & Bowen LLP is home to an established construction department with a focus on dispute resolution, including litigation, mediation and arbitration. It offers additional expertise in contracts, including engineering consultant agreements and subcontracts. Its litigation experience includes construction lien, design error and product warranty matters. The team represents a broad range of clients, including contractors, design professionals and construction firms.
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Strengths

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  • The firm always demonstrate exceptional legal expertise and stand outs for its deep subject matter knowledge and responsiveness. It provides practical solutions to complex matters.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • The firm is very well connected in Florida; it is a joy to work with and very good at litigating. Its lawyers specialize in representing design engineering firms.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Shutts and Bowen delivers fantastic results for us. It is detail-oriented, aggressive and persuasive.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • John H Dannecker
    John H Dannecker

    John H Dannecker

    John Dannecker has a reputable practice advising construction industry clients, including public bodies, on the full spectrum of construction-related disputes.
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  • Timothy Woodward
    Timothy Woodward

    Timothy Woodward

    Timothy Woodward is the head of the construction litigation group at the firm. His practice covers the full range of construction-related disputes.

    • Timothy Woodward is a really good construction lawyer with a sophisticated practice.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Tim understands construction and the practical realities of projects.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Amanda Buffinton
    Amanda Buffinton

    Amanda Buffinton

    Amanda Buffinton gains recognition for her work in the construction industry, advising clients on a range of matters, with recent work including construction defect cases.

    • I have a tremendous amount of trust and confidence in her legal guidance. She has helped address complex issues with practical solutions.

      Construction respondentUSA

    • Amanda provides fantastic service.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Meredith Freeman
    Meredith Freeman

    Meredith Freeman

    Meredith Freeman is a Tampa-based partner. She specializes in representing minority- and women-owned businesses within the construction industry for contract formation, as well as in lien and other payment disputes.

    • Meredith is very knowledgeable and has been a great resource for our organization.

      Construction respondentUSA
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