AG Law's Construction Group brings years of experience to every type of project, both private and governmental, from the smallest residential or retail renovation to urban high rises.
Our lawyers focusing on construction matters provide strategic legal counsel on matters involving project development and execution as well as dispute avoidance and resolution, including representation from bidding, contract negotiation, insurance claims, project support, claim presentation and litigation through trial, arbitration or appeal.
The firm’s Construction Law practice provides a full range of construction related services. Our attorneys routinely offer counsel and representation involving the following matters:
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Project Support including Contract compliance and Statutory Compliance Claim Recognition, Preparation, Presentation and Defense (Defect, Delay, Equitable Adjustment)
- Contract Claims and Defense
- Change Order processing
- License representation before the Construction Industry Licensing Board and Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Preparation of Challenge relating to Public Bid Negotiations
AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS
- Drafting, consultation, review and negotiation of all agreements/contracts between the following parties:
- Developer/Owner and Design Professionals
- Developer/Owner and General Contractor
- Developer/Owner and Owner’s Representative
- Contractor and Subcontractor
- Owner and Subcontractor
- Contractor and Materialmen
- Subcontractor and Materialmen
- Municipalities and other governmental entities at the federal, state or local level
- Identify risks and concerns
- Risk management and mitigation
- Conflict avoidance
CLAIM OF LIEN
- Preparation of Notice to Owner and Sworn Statement of Account
- Drafting and recording of Claim of Lien
- Representation in institution and defense of Foreclosure of Claim of Lien action
- Prosecution of fraudulent and willfully exaggerated Claim of Lien
- Pursue attorneys’ fees and interest awards in accordance with Florida Statute
- Alternative remedies to lien claims, including equitable liens and equitable causes of action
- Lender representation
CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS AND BREACH OF CONTRACT
- Representation in Construction Litigation and Appeal in all Tribunals
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Construction Arbitration and Mediation
- Florida statutory compliance, including but not limited to Florida Statute Chapter 558, 718, 618 and 554
- Breach of Contract and Negligence
- Insurance coverage availability and enforcement for Construction Defect Claims
- Pursue attorneys’ fees and costs in construction defect claims and pursuant to prevailing party clauses
SURETYSHIP/BONDS
- Representation in relation to requirements and benefits relating to securing and procurement of the following bonds:
- Bid Bonds
- Performance Bonds
- Payment Bonds
- Transfer bonds
- Ensuring statutory compliance
For more information, contact the attorneys at the Law Office of Alexis Gonzalez, P.A. We serve clients throughout Miami, the South Florida area and greater Florida.