Construction Law And Litigation​

The attorneys Bales Sommers & Klein, P.A. represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, homeowners, property owners, landowners, financial institutions, and all other associated parties in many aspects of construction law.

  • Construction litigation: We have vast experience in negotiating, mediating, arbitrating, and litigating construction disputes in state and federal courts in Florida. The firm represents clients in construction law claims involving breach of warranty, mechanics’ liens, breach of contract, financing, foreclosure, negligence claims, construction and design defects, material defects, and many other construction law disputes.
  • Construction contracts: We review, negotiate, and prepare construction contracts for clients. These contracts ensure that each party’s rights are clearly established and protect our clients’ interests by limiting liability and reducing litigation risk.
Significant Achievements

Obtained settlement of $3,000,000 for property owner in litigation against adjacent landowners arising out of construction project.

Obtained settlement of $1,000,000 on behalf of non-profit organization in claims against contractor, developer and architect arising out of failed construction of assisted living facility.

Successfully defended the one of the largest water treatment and hygiene companies in the United States in claims of negligence and defective design and installation of water lines in federal government construction project.

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