Travis S. McConnell
Orlando construction and business lawyerTravis S. McConnell, a business and construction lawyer in Orlando, FL, founded Ready Legal to serve small businesses after gaining experience at one of the largest law firms in the country. His clientele includes contractors, suppliers, landlords, retailers, manufacturers, lenders, and developers. With over a decade of involvement in construction, McConnell's career began as an Engineer Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. He later served in the Army as Trial Counsel in the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, where he performed litigation and general counsel duties for an engineer command overseeing several thousand Soldiers. In private practice, he has represented a wide range of clients, from Fortune-20 corporations to family-owned businesses, using his legal expertise and business judgment to contribute to their success.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Condominiums, Homeowners Association, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 0303702
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Managing Attorney
- Ready Legal
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- Associate Attorney
- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
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- Engineer Officer and JAG Officer
- U.S. Army Reserve
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- Associate Attorney
- Lippes Mathias
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- Associate Attorney
- Cotney Construction Law
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- Florida Institute of Technology
- B.S.
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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- Florida State University College of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Rising Stars - Construction Litigation
- Florida Super Lawyers
- Ones to Watch - Construction Law
- Best Lawyers
- Ones to Watch - Regulatory Law
- Best Lawyers
- Ones to Watch - Commercial Litigation
- Best Lawyers
- Rising Stars - Construction Litigation
- Florida Super Lawyers
- The Florida Bar # 0303702
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- Florida’s New Procedure for Removing Squatters Effective in July: Use with Caution
- Daily Business Review
- Essential Practices for Safe Trench Work in Utility Construction
- Ditchmen Magazine
- Safety Compliance in Abrasive Blasting Operations
- CoatingsPro Magazine
- Florida Aims to Standardize Construction Lien Waivers
- Roofing Contractor
- Hiring and Retention Practices in Construction, Monthly Conference, Jacksonville, FL
- North Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association
The Dangerous Contract That Subcontractors Must Watch Out for (Pay-if-Paid) #construction #florida
Think your work guarantees you’ll get paid? Think again. In this video, we break down the real dangers of “Pay-if-Paid” clauses hidden in many subcontractor agreements. These risky clauses allow general contractors to shift the burden of nonpayment onto subcontractors — meaning if the property owner doesn’t pay them, they don’t have to pay you either.
How to set up a Florida LLC (and not waste your time) #smallbusiness #florida #realestate #llc #law
Thinking about setting up an LLC in Florida? Before you rush to file your Articles of Organization, watch this! A lot of new business owners make the mistake of thinking that forming an LLC is as simple as filling out an online form. But if you don’t set up your LLC properly—and follow key legal formalities—you could lose the very protection you were trying to create.
Florida Squatters Get The Boot Under New Law #realestate #florida #eviction #squatters #legalnews
Someone broke into your Florida vacation home and won’t leave? Until now, you’d be stuck in a legal nightmare. But starting July 1, 2024, Florida law is changing — and fast-tracking squatter removals. In this video, we break down House Bill 621, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, which gives property owners powerful new rights under Florida Statute § 82.036. Learn how you can now request immediate removal of unlawful occupants—without filing a lawsuit.
Buying a house with your BF/GF? Stop!!! Don't get into a partition case. #realestate #florida #law
Thinking of buying a house with your boyfriend or girlfriend? Hold up! Before you sign on that dotted line, watch this! Breaking up after buying property together can lead to a partition lawsuit—a messy, expensive legal battle you definitely don’t want. Even if you move out, you’re still on the hook for the mortgage, and your credit could take a serious hit.
Construction Lien Waivers (and why you must get them!!) #construction #florida #realestateinvesting
Thinking of building or renovating in Florida? Before you cut that final check to your contractor, STOP! In this video, we break down: What lien waivers are Why they protect YOU, the property owner What can go terribly wrong if you don’t get them Hint: You could end up paying twice for the same work
Managing contractors as a real estate investor: 2 key protections #realestateinvesting #construction
Hiring contractors can make or break your real estate investment — but smart investors know how to protect themselves. In this video, we cover two critical protections: having a strong written contract that clearly outlines expectations, and controlling payments with small upfront deposits and milestone-based payouts. By holding the purse strings and setting clear terms, you can avoid common contractor pitfalls and keep your projects on track and on budget.
- Q. Is it my financial responsibility to repay for work that was almost done, but had to be torn out and redone?
- A: For construction projects, the parties' rights and obligations are generally dictated by the terms of the contract or agreement. It will be difficult for any lawyer to answer this without reviewing your contract. Florida has a "prior breach" doctrine which can sometimes excuse one party's performance (ex: payment) when the other party materially breaches the contract first. However, it is not clear whether that doctrine would be applicable here without more information.
- Q. Is it posible to recover my money ?
- A: It will be difficult to answer this question without reviewing the terms of your contract (provided that you had one). Generally, the parties rights in a business transaction are dictated by the express terms of contract. If there is a breach of those terms, and damages result, a court is able to enter a judgment in the non-breaching party's favor. Also, if there is some form of deceit or fraud, that may also be a basis for recovery.
- Q. Suing for money owed, but unsure of defendant's address. If he is pulled for traffic violation, will that summons show?
- A: In Florida, civil summons do not appear on person's driving record in the same way as an arrest warrant. The person who is bringing a civil action is largely responsible for serving the summons themself.
