VERNIS & BOWLING offers a wide range of services dealing with the area of Construction Law, including pre-contract consultation and planning, zoning, drafting of contracts, subcontracts and construction related documents, through dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. We also represent our clients in litigation, trial and appeals.
Our experience in handling construction litigation ranges from the representation of developers of large residential luxury projects to commercial developments of all types. We also represent sureties, general contractors, sub-contractors and materials suppliers in various aspects of construction law.
We offer our clients guidance and consultation to protect their rights by the strict application of the Florida Construction Lien Law.
Through our representation of clients involved in construction we provide a wide range of services including:
- Chinese Drywall Litigation
- Pre-Construction Consultation
- Preparation for Contracting
- Licenses and Certification
- Building Permits and Code compliance
- Zoning Disputes, including Hearings before Municipalities
- Drafting and Review of Contracts and Construction Related Documents
- Consultation throughout the duration of projects
- Dispute Resolution through Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation
- Representation of Developers, Owners, General Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Material Suppliers
- Representation of Sureties
- Consultation and enforcement of the Florida Construction Lien Law
- Defense against Fraudulent Liens
- Foreclosure and Lis Pendens Actions
- Claims for Non-Performance
- Claims for Non-Payment
- Claims for Misapplication of Construction Funds
- Claims for Civil Theft
- Claims for Slander of Title
- Claims for Breach of Contract, Warranty and Defects
- Claims for Extras, Modifications and Delays
- Claims on Performance and Payment Surety Bonds
- Claims involving Construction Lenders
- Claims involving Architects and Engineers
- Claims involving Personal Injuries or Property Damage resulting from Construction