Michael J. Monchick specializes in the areas of construction, real estate, commercial and business transactional matters, as well as litigation in those fields. He has spent his legal career representing noteworthy companies in the construction industry and clients in large real estate transactions, including multi-million dollar renovations and the construction of new homes. He also represents general contractors, subcontractors and owners in all facets of construction. For many years, Mr. Monchick represented the largest suppliers in the electrical and plumbing fields. He has also represented developers of condominium residential project from the acquisition of the property through the construction process and the sale of the units. He assists his clients in every step of a project and has extensive experience with issues involving contracts and liens. Mr. Monchick has also served as a mediator and special master in construction and commercial litigation disputes.
- Business Law
- Real Estate Law
- Construction Law
- Florida
- English: Spoken, Written
- Of Counsel
- Siegfried Rivera
- Current
- University of FLorida School of Law
- J.D. (1973)
- Florida State University
- B.S. (1968) | Finance
- “AV” rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Florida State Bar # 163991
- Member
- - Current
- Website
- Michael J. Monchick's Website Profile
- Website
- Siegfried Rivera Website
- Blog
- Florida Construction Lawyer Blog
- Firm’s $10.5M Settlement in Miami Train Station Construction Lawsuit Chronicled in Daily Business Review, The Real Deal
7 October 2019 - Contractors Could Face Criminal Charges Under New Florida Law
6 September 2019 - Article by Stuart Sobel in Today’s Daily Business Review: “‘Daubert’ Standard in Fla. Construction Litigation Requires Deft Implementation”
5 September 2019 - Effective Hurricane Preparation Plans for Construction Sites: What Every Florida Developer, General Contractor and Community Association Should Consider During Hurricane Season
26 August 2019 - Appellate Ruling Over Arbitration Order Illustrates Repercussions of Ambiguous Provisions in Construction Contracts
25 July 2019 - Stuart Sobel Profile in Today’s Daily Business Review: “How Miami Construction Lawyer Stuart Sobel Accidentally Built a Trial Empire”
1 July 2019 - Article by Lindsey Thurswell Lehr and Susan Odess in Today’s Miami Herald: “Lawsuits by Condo Associations Against Neighboring Developers, Builders Are New Norm”
8 April 2019 - American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law Helps Members Become Outstanding Construction Lawyers
21 March 2019 - Appellate Court Certifies Question to Florida Supreme Court on Nature of Damages in Certain Construction Disputes
10 January 2019
- Blog
- Florida Real Estate Lawyer Blog
- Firm’s Real Estate Attorneys Finalize Transactions Totaling More Than $76 Million
4 November 2019 - Susan Odess Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Court Opens Citizens Property Insurance to Claims for Consequential Damages”
29 August 2019 - Article by John Catalano in Today’s Daily Business Review: “New Remote Online Notary Law Brings Notarization Process Into 21st Century in Florida”
23 August 2019 - Partner Elisabeth Kozlow Named Chair of Florida Bar Aviation Law Committee
20 May 2019 - Joseph Miles and Nicholas Siegfried Featured in Today’s Daily Business Review: “South Florida Lawyers Win $4.1M for Cable Company Fired Over Service Delays”
15 January 2019 - Popularity of Food Delivery Apps Prompt Need for Changes at Shopping Centers, Malls with Restaurant Tenants
11 December 2018 - Turmoil in Mattress Store Sector Leads to Important Considerations for Property Owners
26 November 2018 - Takeaways from My ICSC Workshop Presentation on Unconscious Bias
29 October 2018 - Good Guy Guaranty – What is It?
22 October 2018
