About

Provided by Smith Currie Oles LLP

With presence in Fort Lauderdale  and in Miami (by appointment), Smith Currie is located in vibrant and active South Florida, but practices construction law throughout the State of Florida and the Caribbean. Five of the Florida partners are Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. Drawing on the attorneys’ extensive experience, the Fort Lauderdale office’s services span the life of a Florida construction project, from assisting in project development and contract formation to acting as project counsel, resolving claims, and, if necessary, engaging in dispute resolution proceedings (including litigation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and alternative dispute resolution).

The Fort Lauderdale office of Smith Currie represents ENR “Top 400” contractors, developers, large specialty subcontractors, construction management firms, sureties and insurance companies, public and private owners, architectural and engineering firms, manufacturers, and suppliers. The projects on which the office has been involved include highway and infrastructure, high-rise developments, airport expansion, public buildings, schools, museums, and industrial buildings, to name a few. The Fort Lauderdale office handles some of the largest and most high-profile projects in Florida.



Chambers Review

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Construction - Florida

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What the Team is Known For

Smith Currie is a noted construction boutique with particular strength in construction litigation, suretyship and public contracts. The team works for a broad range of clients, including insurance companies, developers and contractors. It is experienced in issues concerning highway and infrastructure projects.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam F. Haimo
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Adam Haimo has a highly reputable practice acting for clients involved in major construction projects in Florida, including the drafting and negotiation of contracts as well as any resulting litigation.

His expertise and knowledge is so extensive and he really cares about his clients. It's a truly winning combination.

Adam is exceptional in his field.

A great lawyer, Adam is very practical and straightforward.

Brian Wolf
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Brian Wolf
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Brian Wolf is a well-regarded attorney who acts for design, engineering and construction clients in a wide array of litigation arising in both state and federal court as well as ADR forums.

Brian is knowledgeable, well respected and responsive. He is the perfect compliment to an in-house general counsel.

Brian is always my first port of call.

He is superb: he's smart and tough yet reasonable.

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B Michael Clark Jr
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Michael Clark has a broad litigation practice, which includes construction disputes and insurance claims.

He's a very good lawyer.

A good lawyer who knows his stuff.

Christopher Horton
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Christopher Horton
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Christopher Horton is a partner based in Fort Lauderdale. He advises clients on the preparation of construction and design contracts as well as in construction-related litigation and arbitration. His broad construction expertise extends into public and private procurement matters as well as construction licensing.
Eugene Polyak
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Eugene Polyak
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Fort Lauderdale-based partner Eugene Polyak represents clients throughout the life-cycle of a construction project, advising on contract formation, giving ongoing project advice and acting as counsel in construction-related litigation.

Eugene is highly knowledgeable and consistently provides excellent advice.

Eugene is top-notch.

Joseph Young
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Joseph Young
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Joseph Young is commended for his broad expertise in the space. He handles contracting work and regularly represents clients in construction disputes.

He is an excellent litigator and is excellent in trial. He always keeps clients calm and informed.

Ranked Lawyers at
Smith Currie Oles LLP

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Construction

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Adam F. Haimo
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Brian Wolf
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Brian Wolf
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B Michael Clark Jr
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Christopher Horton
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Christopher Horton
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Eugene Polyak
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Eugene Polyak
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Joseph Young
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Joseph Young
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