Best Lawyers in Florida, United States for Litigation - Construction
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James M. McCrae is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer who represents contractors and subcontractors in the area of construction litigation. Most recently, Mr. McCrae represented a floating dock contractor in appeals regarding the bond principal's defense of the surety's claim for indemnification before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Florida Supreme Court. Prior to practicing law, Mr. McCrae worked as a project manager for a local general commercial c...
Evan J. Small is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Evan J., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian T. McElfatrick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Brian T., who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amy M. Darby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Amy M., who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brooke Beebe is a partner in the Bonita Springs and Orlando offices. Ms. Beebe focuses her practice in the areas of general commercial and civil litigation, with an emphasis in construction litigation, landlord-tenant law, first-party property, sex trafficking/human trafficking defense, medical malpractice and employment law. Ms. Beebe has experience handling Errors and Omissions claims, including those brought against insurance brokers and agents. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from th...
Matthew S. Cassman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Matthew S., who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey A. Foster is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office where his practice includes the defense of premises liability, professional liability, retail and hospitality, governmental torts and public liability and personal injury matters. Prior to joining Carr Allison, Jeff served as an assistant state attorney for nearly seven years. During this time, he conducted numerous felony jury trials involving homicide, aggravated battery, narcotics and armed burglary. He is a...
Keegan A. Berry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Keegan A., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keegan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Taylor H. Scheiner is a Partner in the firm's Miami office. Mr. Scheiner is a Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law and devotes his practice to a broad array of construction-related matters, representing developers, contractors, and subcontractors in construction defect, delay, products, contract, worker's compensation, and class action claims. Mr. Scheiner also represents design professionals in professional liability claims and businesses in large-scale civil and commercial litigat...
Nicole Ballante Rankin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law and Litigation - Construction. Nicole, who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel Jovanov is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Daniel, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alina Vinci Fernandez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Alina Vinci, who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alina Vinci is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexander G. Leon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Alexander G., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kirk R. vonHilsheimer is an Associate in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he assists partners and senior associates in a variety of complex commercial litigation matters. While in law school, Mr. vonHilsheimer worked as a Summer Associate for the firm where he gained valuable hands on knowledge and experience from our seasoned trial lawyers. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke Universi...
Mitchell Abood is an Associate with Peckar & Abramson PC , where he practices in the firm’s Construction & Infrastructure and Business Litigation groups. Based in the Miami, Florida office, Mitchell represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, and other project participants in a range of construction-related disputes, including construction defect claims, breach of contract matters, and other forms of commercial litigation. Mitchell’s practice focuses on Construction La...
Brenden Collins is a detail-oriented litigator who provides zealous advocacy and practical solutions, whether through early settlement, strategic litigation, or trial. He focuses on general civil litigation, including automobile accidents, premises liability, product liability, construction defect, copyright, and first-party property matters across Florida. Discover more about Brenden’s practice here .
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