Why Legal Demand Letters Are More Effective—and How We Can Help If you’ve been ignored, underpaid, or wronged by a person or business, you may be considering a demand letter. It’s a smart move—but here’s the truth: a demand letter from a Florida attorney carries far more weight than one you write yourself. Whether you’re trying to … Read more
Where a building contractor has substantially performed a contract between the parties, the contractor is entitled to be paid the full contract price diminished only by damages which the owner has suffered as the result of such breaches of the contract as may be established by competent evidence. See Fleming v. URDL’s Waterfall Creation, Inc., … Read more
713.18 Manner of serving notices and other instruments.— (1) Service of notices, claims of lien, affidavits, assignments, and other instruments permitted or required under this part, or copies thereof when so permitted or required, unless otherwise specifically provided in this part, must be made by one of the following methods: (a) By actual delivery to the person to … Read more
(Need a Qualifier Agreement?, Go to our main qualifier agreement page for more information, Click Here!) For any contracting business to legally operate in the State of Florida, a qualifying agent must be certified or registered with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation in the category of contracting in which the qualifying agent is … Read more
Oral Modifications to Construction Contracts, Florida Construction Law Many written contracts between contractors and owners contain provisions to the effect of “all modifications to this contract must be made in writing.” And when litigation invariably arises from non-payment for modifications that are performed without being reduced to a written change order, or other writing, a … Read more
As a construction attorney the issue of how to calculate damages comes up often. Generally, a contractor has their own idea on how to calculate its damages, but generally they are not correct. In the case where a contract is substantially completed , the contract price between the parties will likely govern the value of work … Read more
Contingency Cases Most attorneys only take commercial litigation cases on an hourly rate basis. We take contingency construction cases. Call us for a case evaluation to see if your case qualifies for contingency fee representation. Contingency Cases Contingency Cases – a contingency fee structure is available for certain construction case. We look at different factors in determining … Read more
Contingency Construction Cases Most attorneys only take construction cases on an hourly rate basis. We take contingency construction cases. Call us for a case evaluation to see if your case qualifies for contingency fee representation. Contingency Construction Cases Contingency Construction Cases – a contingency fee structure is available for certain construction case. We look at … Read more
Small Business Attorney: A Small Business Attorney For All Aspects of Your Small Business and Personal Life In this economy every dollar counts, you need to see a Small Business Attorney for your business and your personal matters. Small Business Attorney is for more than your just business it is your one stop attorney for … Read more
Construction Litigation: Collecting Amounts Due for Work on a Construction Project When Written Demands for Payment Fail, you may need to see a Construction Litigation Attorney Construction litigation is court proceedings that arise out of a construction project. A construction litigation case can by or between any of the players in the construction process including … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Landscape Architects Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Landscape Architectss. A Landscape Architects is defined under Florida Law as: “Landscape architecture” means professional services, including, but … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Interior Designers and Interior Decoratorss. A Interior Designers and Interior Decorators is defined under Florida Law as: “Interior design” means designs, consultations, studies, drawings, specifications, and … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Underground Utility and Excavation Contractors. A Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Underground utility and excavation contractor” means a contractor whose … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractors. A Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Swimming pool/spa servicing contractor” means a contractor whose scope of work … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Residential Pool/Spa Contractors. A Residential Pool/Spa Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Residential pool/spa contractor” means a contractor whose scope of work involves, but is … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Engineerss. A Engineers is defined under Florida Law as: “Engineering” includes the term “professional engineering” and means any service or creative work, the adequate performance of … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Mechanical Contractors. A Mechanical Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Mechanical contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the execution of contracts requiring … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Air Conditioning Contractor. An Air Conditioning Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Class A air-conditioning contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Commercial Pool/Spa Contractors Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor. A Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Commercial pool/spa contractor” means … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Plumbing Contractor. A Plumbing Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Plumbing contractor” means a contractor whose contracting business consists of the execution of contracts requiring … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Solar Contractor. A Solar Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Solar contractor” means a contractor whose services consist of the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance, relocation, … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor. A Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Pollutant storage systems contractor” means a contractor whose services are limited … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Glass and Glazing Contractor. A Glass and Glazing Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Glass and glazing contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Architects. An Architects is defined under Florida Law as: “Architect” or “registered architect” means a natural person who is licensed under this part to engage in … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Roofing Contractor. A Roofing Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Roofing contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the roofing trade and who … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Sheet Metal Contractor. A Sheet Metal Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Sheet metal contractor” means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the sheet … Read more
Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Contractor. A Contractor is defined under Florida Law as: “Contractor” means the person who is qualified for, and is only responsible for, the project contracted for … Read more
While trolling the internet I came across an article that gives advice on how to prepare a construction claim, and preserve evidence and documentation. Here are a few tips. Keep written records. Although conditionsat Projects may constantly change, make sure you have a process in place to reduce to writing all pertinent facts that affect … Read more
In Florida there are generally 4 bases to obtain attorney’s fees as damages in a lawsuit. The general rule also known as the “American Rule” is that each party bears its attorneys fees in litigation, it is the default rule in Florida. However, here are the exceptions to that rule. 1. Statutory Basis for Attorney … Read more
There is a common misconception(myth) among contractors that the deadline to file a lawsuit on a claim of lien can be extended beyond the one year statutory period simply by refiling the same claim of lien before the expiration of the first. This is inaccurate. Simply put, you have 1 year from the recording of … Read more