Zachary T. Smith concentrates his practice in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. He represents owners, design professionals, developers and other construction professionals on matters involving project development, construction defects, contract drafting and negotiation, as well as dispute avoidance and resolution.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Smith worked as a law clerk at a South Florida commercial litigation firm assisting partners with tasks such as drafting and composing motions, demand letters, notice letters and complaints. He also has extensive experience in conducting legal research and providing case law analysis.
During law school, Mr. Smith was a member of the University of Miami Law Review. He was awarded the coveted CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Property & Insurance Law and Policy by the University.
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Florida
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- English
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- Siegfried Rivera
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- Boston University
- B.A. | Political Science
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- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
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- CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Property & Insurance Law and Policy
- University of Miami
- The Florida Bar
- Member
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- Website
- Zachary T. Smith’s Website Profile
- Website
- Siegfried Rivera Website
- Blog
- Florida Construction Lawyer Blog
- Oscar Rivera Quoted in Sun Sentinel Article on Hurricane Ian Headlined: “Survivors’ Decision: Rebuild or Relocate?”
October 10, 2022 - Appellate Ruling Reinforces Importance of Documentation for 10-Year Limit on Construction Defect Suits
September 6, 2022 - The Real Deal Covers Firm’s $6.4M Verdict Against Codina Partners Affiliate on Behalf of General Contractor
July 8, 2022
- Blog
- Florida HOA Lawyer Blog
- Florida Legislature Considering Bills Proposing Changes to Condo Safety Reforms, Construction Defect Lawsuits
March 20, 2023 - Firm’s Latest Miami Herald Real Estate Column: “Harassment Reports, Video Voyeurism by Association Presidents Highlight Need for Vigilance”
March 12, 2023 - Virtual Meetings Growing in Popularity for Florida Community Associations
March 6, 2023
- Blog
- Florida Real Estate Lawyer Blog
- Article by Oscar Rivera and John Catalano in Daily Business Review: “Ruling Reminds Fla.’s Courts, Property Owners of Legal Precedents for Removal of Obsolete Restrictive Covenants”
November 24, 2022 - Oscar Rivera Quoted in Sun Sentinel Article on Hurricane Ian Headlined: “Survivors’ Decision: Rebuild or Relocate?”
October 10, 2022 - FinCEN Russia Sanctions Alerts Warn Real Estate, Finance Industries to Exercise Effective Due Diligence
April 19, 2022
