North Bay Village Construction Lawyers

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...

Eduardo J. Valdes has been practicing in the area of general litigation, including insurance defense and commercial litigation since 2003. His practice includes general association representation, as well as construction defect litigation and insurance defense. In his association representation, he has personally handled a wide range of litigation matters, including developer transition claims, contract disputes, enforcement of declaration/bylaws/rules by injunction actions, financial mismanagement claims, directors and officers liability defense, commercial lease disputes, employment grievances, constitutional issues, assessment collection, easement disputes, and mixed use development disputes. In addition, Mr. Valdes has prepared condominium documents for associations, negotiated and documented condominium loans...

Jennifer Felipe is a trial attorney with extensive experience in the areas of construction and personal injury litigation.

Ms. Felipe focuses her practice on construction defect litigation and general liability matters. Ms. Felipe represents commercial and residential property owners, developers, and contractors in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida in all phases of construction litigation.

She also represents Fortune 500 companies in premises liability matters and has vast experience in all areas of personal injury, including automobile accidents, slip and falls, negligent security claims and wrongful death.

She practices in both state and federal courts and is fluent in Spanish.

Percy Martinez is a committed Miami personal injury lawyer with over 20 years experience. From medical malpractice, car accidents to wrongful death we cover pretty much every aspect of personal injury.

Berenice Mottin-Berger's practice is primarily focused on complex commercial and construction litigation, as well as in community association law. Ms. Mottin-Berger has experience litigating cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants involving: defective construction, contractual disputes, director and officer claims, and condominium disputes. In her role as general counsel to community associations, Ms. Mottin-Berger assists on all operational matters, including: evictions, owner conflicts, lease disputes, election recalls, and annual meetings.

Ms. Mottin-Berger’s clients include condominium associations, homeowner associations, contractors, individual homeowners, and developers.

Sharing the same work ethic as those he represents in the construction industry – work harder than the competition and provide positive results – Alex has been described as the attorney most of his competitors aspire to be. Known for finding the best path among a variety of options to achieve a client’s particular goals, Alex serves as litigation counsel to several state wide and local contractors and material suppliers. Always good humored and on the go, Alex is the answer man for clients and employees alike on all sorts of technical and legal questions.

Tom Hunker is a Board Certified, AV Rated appellate attorney with many years of experience at the trial and appellate levels. Tom has successfully briefed and argued numerous appeals in state and federal courts in a broad range of practice areas. Throughout his career, clients and other lawyers and law firms have relied on Tom's knowledge and expertise in formulating litigation strategies and presenting winning arguments. Prior to founding Hunker Appeals, Tom graduated law school magna cum laude, interned for the Florida House of Representatives, clerked for the Florida Supreme Court, served as in house appellate counsel for a motor vehicle...

I'm Steven Flaxman and I am an experienced attorney with the passion to help my clients navigate their legal needs. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and then my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami. In law school, I was actively involved with the Innocence Clinic and participated in various moot court events. I began working at a prestigious insurance defense firm where I gained invaluable experience litigating a variety of practice areas. Over the years, I honed my skills and I successfully represented clients in a wide range of legal matters including personal injury, construction law,...

Jason is a 2002 cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida, and has a B.A. in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. Jason gained legal and litigation experience working at several boutique Florida law firms. In addition, immediately prior to forming what is now Molder Legal Group, P.A., Jason was a construction litigation associate at Akerman Senterfitt in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jason represents clients across a variety of legal issues, in both the transactional and litigation contexts. Prior to attending law school, Jason was an assistant network engineer for...

Marisa Portuondo was raised in the Key Biscayne community of South Florida. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Portuondo graduated with a Master of Science degree from Florida International University’s College of Business and worked in the pharmaceutical field managing over $60 Million of pharmaceutical raw material in several worldwide locations. While attending the University of Miami School of Law, Ms. Portuondo completed two internships at the Third District Court of Appeal under Chief Judge Juan Ramirez, Jr. (retired) and a third internship in the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Felony Division.

Ms. Portuondo’s work focuses on business/commercial law, real estate matters,...

David S. Tupler, P.A. specializes in construction and commercial litigation, including mechanic's liens, lease disputes and landlord/tenant issues. With rates 30% lower than competitors, our Firm will help you get paid without bankrupting you.

Attorney Jason Chalik is a renowned personal injury lawyer covering the Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton areas. He dedicated his practice to helping people who have suffered due to the negligence of another. If you or a loved one were the victims of a personal injury or vehicle accident, Jason Chalik will relentlessly fight for justice on your behalf. Mr. Chalik attended the American University, where he studied justice and political science. After graduating from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, he became the managing partner of a personal injury firm, which later became Rosen & Chalik. It was...

I founded Waterway Black P.A. with a vision - to partner with my clients, not just in their most recent matter but with their ultimate business goals in mind. WBPA offers big firm quality and experience, with small firm efficiency, service and value. We provide clients with constant access to our attorneys and staff and keep clients informed throughout the pendency of every matter we handle. I represent companies and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation throughout Florida, including business litigation, shareholder disputes, entity dissolution, insurance litigation, product liability, railroad defense, transportation, and coordinating counsel/litigation management.

After graduating Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1994, Jonathan R. Friedland immediately immersed himself into the legal community of Miami-Dade County. With nearly 25 years of experience as a Miami Personal Injury attorney, Jonathan received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney can attain. Jonathan served as President of the Miami-Dade County Trial Lawyers Association and is an Eagle Member of the Florida Academy of Justice. Further, Jonathan is in a niche group of lawyers whom hold prestigious membership in both the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation...

Benjamin is a partner at the firm with a practice focused on real estate and business transactions, and real estate litigation. Benjamin received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude, was a member of the International and Comparative Law Review, and received multiple scholarships and awards, including the Dean’s and Cali Honors Award in Federal Courts and the Dean’s Merit Scholarship.

After graduating from law school, Benjamin has developed an acute understanding of real estate matters, both from a litigation and a transactional perspective. He has years of experience as a...

Clayton D. Hackney is a junior partner with the law firm of DiBello, Lopez & Castillo, P.A. His practice is concentrated in the areas of general commercial litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and appellate practice. He has represented clients in the state and federal courts of Florida on a wide range of matters, including contract disputes, business torts, commercial and residential landlord/tenant matters, and construction lien claims.

Michael J. Carmona is a partner at Friedland | Carmona. Mr. Carmona was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he attended Christopher Columbus High School. Mr. Carmona then attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and minors in Entrepreneurship and Communication Studies. While at the University of Florida he was on the Dean’s List for 5 semesters and interned at the prestigious Morgan Stanley financial institution. Mr. Carmona was also a recipient of the Gator Club of Miami Scholarship, Bright Future’s Academic Scholarship and an invited member to the Collegiate Leadership Academy and...

"Christian A. Petersen joined Olive|Judd, P.A. in 2013. His extensive experience in complex commercial and construction litigation, contract and business disputes, real estate litigation, and representation of creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings makes him a valuable asset to the firm’s practice. Mr. Petersen’s practice includes representing international clients throughout the state of Florida, and he has been recognized as a Top Lawyer for 2013 and an Up & Comer from 2007-12 by the South Florida Legal Guide. Mr. Petersen has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer reviewed ranking which indicates the highest level of professional excellence....

Justin C. Carlin, founder of The Carlin Law Firm, PLLC, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a state and federal business, real estate, and civil trial attorney. Justin is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest rating available. In each of the past five years, he has also been named a “Florida Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® magazine—an honor limited to no more than 2.5% of Florida attorneys. In 2016, he became a fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) National Trial College at Harvard Law School.

Attorney Gregg Schlesinger is a skilled trial litigator as well as a licensed general contractor. Attorney Schlesinger has a background in construction and has represented clients in building and bridge collapses, various types of construction design, and defects. The Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A. has a history of representing clients for over 60 years. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.