Robert E Ferencik

Practice Areas

Construction & Public Contracts

Career

Hinckley Allen, Partner (2024-Present)

Ferencik Libanoff Brandt Bustamante & Goldstein, P.A., Shareholder (1985-2024)

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Forum Committee on the Construction Industry, Public Contract Law Section

Broward County Bar Association, Construction Law Committee

Dade County Bar Association

The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Contract Law Committee, Construction Law Committee, Chairman (1994-1998)

U.S. Air Force, Judge Advocate (1970-1984)

U.S. Air Force Reserve, Judge Advocate (1985-1991)

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Florida

United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

United States Supreme Court

Experience

Robert Ferencik is a litigator focusing in construction law and related commercial litigation with an emphasis on a strong trial practice. Bob represents individuals and companies across the construction industry, including public agencies, design professionals, contractors, sureties, subcontractors, and manufacturers. With almost five decades of trial experience, Bob is known for disposing of virtually any dispute related to construction contract disputes, construction defects, bid protests, product liability involving construction materials, and professional liability claims. Bob is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer, confirming his substantial knowledge and involvement in construction law.

Before joining Hinckley Allen as a partner in the firm’s Construction & Public Contracts Practice Group, Bob was a shareholder of Ferencik Libanoff Brandt Bustamante and Goldstein, P.A., a boutique construction law firm in Florida. Bob began his career as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force, serving as Area Defense Counsel, Chief Circuit Trial Counsel, Appellate Government Counsel, and Adjunct Faculty at The United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School teaching trial advocacy. Preparing for and conducting many high-stakes trials, Bob solidified a deep commitment and a formidable reputation as an exceptionally skilled trial lawyer.

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