Austin D. Murray joined the firm in 2017 and concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, community association law and construction law. In the construction sector, Mr. Murray represents construction professionals such as owners, developers and design professionals on all facets of a construction project. He assists clients with the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, and litigates construction defect disputes and other related issues. Mr. Murray also represents condominium and homeowners associations in the general representation of their communities, counseling boards of directors and property managers on the day-to-day operation of their association.
Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Mr. Murray worked at the firm as a law clerk, assisting partners with the drafting of pleadings and motions, conducting legal research and preparing for trial.
During law school, Mr. Murray was a member of the Florida International University Law Review. He was awarded the coveted CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Contracts, Civil Procedure, Sales, Construction Law, Secured Transactions and Business Organizations by the University. He also participated in the FIU Law Intramural Moot Court Competition in the Fall of 2016, arguing before the Florida Supreme Court and receiving the award for best oral advocate in the competition’s final round.
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Community Association Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Florida
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- English
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- Siegfried Rivera
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- Florida State University College of Law
- B.S.
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- Florida International University College of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
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- The Florida Bar
- Member
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- Bad Rules Won’t Clean Dirty Pools, The Problem Behind Section 523(A)(16) Policy and the Unnecessary Burden It Places on Debtor HOA Members, 13 FIU L. Rev. 161 (2018)
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- Austin D. Murray's Website Profile
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- Blog
- Florida Construction Lawyer Blog
- Language in Material Warranty Controls Forum for Defect Claims
May 3, 2022 - Firm’s Lawsuit Against Suffolk Construction Involving New PortMiami Virgin Voyages Terminal Makes Headlines in The Real Deal
April 14, 2022 - Stuart Sobel Provides Expert Insight on Major Construction Lawsuit Over Miami’s “Signature Bridge” in Daily Business Review
April 5, 2022
- Blog
- Florida HOA Lawyer Blog
- Firm’s Miami Herald Real Estate Column by Lindsey Thurswell Lehr: “Community Associations Should Consider Amending Their Amendments Process”
July 3, 2022 - Firm’s Miami Herald Real Estate Column: “Community Associations Should Break Ties with Developer, Board Members During Turnover”
June 19, 2022 - Florida HOAs and Rooftop Solar: Some Restrictions Apply
June 13, 2022
- Blog
- Florida Real Estate Lawyer Blog
- FinCEN Russia Sanctions Alerts Warn Real Estate, Finance Industries to Exercise Effective Due Diligence
April 19, 2022 - Article by Oscar Rivera in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Potential Pitfalls to Avoid with Restrictive Clauses in Outparcel Sales, Developments for CRE Owners”
March 29, 2022 - Firm’s Latest Miami Herald Real Estate Counselor Column: “Condo Terminations Take Hold as an Exit Strategy for Owners at Aging Towers”
February 13, 2022