North Fort Myers Construction Lawyers

Dan O’Rourke has been practicing law in Florida for nearly 20 years and focuses on general civil and commercial litigation in the state and federal trial and appellate courts of northwest Florida. Dan has represented clients in matters ranging from Covenants Not to Compete in the trial court of Walton County to construction liens and contract disputes throughout northwest Florida. He has also represented clients in real estate fraud disputes in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and claims pursuant to the federal Hyde Amendment (awarding attorney fees to victims of malicious, vexatious, frivolous and...

Joe Southron is an Attorney and Partner at Southron Firm, P.A., specializing in intellectual property protection, business litigation, complex transactions, and corporate formation. He provides practical, strategic legal counsel to businesses and individuals facing legal challenges. With over a decade of experience practicing law, Joe has advised clients through complex litigation, negotiated multi-party agreements, and handled intellectual property matters involving trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. He represents clients ranging from startups to established corporations, navigating routine legal issues and high-risk disputes. Known for clear guidance, honest assessments, and consistent follow-through, Joe is direct, dependable, and fully committed to protecting his clients’ interests. Joe...

Edward Tapanes, Founder & Managing Partner of Tapanes Law, P.A., specializes in state and federal cases in Florida and throughout the United States. He has tried numerous jury and bench trials and has successfully handled several criminal appeals. Many of his cases involve high profile international narcotic traffickers, public corruption, organized fraud, money laundering, felonies and misdemeanors. His civil litigation experience is in commercial litigation, international business transactions, fraud, contract disputes, personal injury, insurance claims, debt collection and real estate. He also performs residential and commercial real estate closings. Tapanes graduated from Florida International University in 1999 and received his...

Berenice Mottin-Berger's practice is primarily focused on complex commercial and construction litigation, as well as in community association law. Ms. Mottin-Berger has experience litigating cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants involving: defective construction, contractual disputes, director and officer claims, and condominium disputes. In her role as general counsel to community associations, Ms. Mottin-Berger assists on all operational matters, including: evictions, owner conflicts, lease disputes, election recalls, and annual meetings.

Ms. Mottin-Berger’s clients include condominium associations, homeowner associations, contractors, individual homeowners, and developers.

Edward J. Welch is the founder of Welch Law, PLLC. Mr. Welch is highly regarded among his peers in the legal community of South Florida. His highly aggressive yet sensible approach to civil litigation routinely yields successful outcomes for his new and returning clients.

Recognized for Superlative Results and Service as a Business Litigation Attorney
Among his achievements, Mr. Welch has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in Business Litigation. Super Lawyers’ “Rising Star,” a peer–designated honor, is bestowed upon only the top 2.5% of lawyers practicing in Florida. In addition, Mr. Welch has been awarded the Silver...

Justin C. Carlin, founder of The Carlin Law Firm, PLLC, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a state and federal business, real estate, and civil trial attorney. Justin is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest rating available. In each of the past five years, he has also been named a “Florida Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® magazine—an honor limited to no more than 2.5% of Florida attorneys. In 2016, he became a fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) National Trial College at Harvard Law School.

Mr. Malka is Rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating. This outstanding achievement demonstrates that a lawyer has earned the highest rating available for their legal ability and professional ethics. Mr. Malka is also recognized as an expert in construction law and is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. This certification is the highest recognition of competence provided by the Florida Bar. He is also a Circuit Court Civil mediator certified by the Supreme Court of Florida. Mr. Malka has also been named in the 2012 "Best Lawyers in America" publication. Mr. Malka focuses his practice on...

Ruben E. Socarras, Esq., a founding member of Chane Socarras, PLLC, focuses his practice in the areas of Complex Commercial Litigation, Business Law & Litigation, Employment Law & Litigation, Construction & Real Estate Litigation & general civil litigation. As an experienced litigator, Ruben often represents individuals and businesses in a variety of cases before state & federal courts, including cases involving contract disputes, temporary/permanent injunctions, torts, trade secrets, unfair competition, non-competition/non-solicitation agreements, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, employment related disputes, real estate and title claims, business dissolution, and shareholder/member disputes. Ruben also represents his clients before arbitration panels and in mediations,...

I provide quality legal representation and advocate for the rights and best interests of my clients. I keep clients informed of processes and proceedings and cater to client’s emotions during and throughout litigation.

I founded Waterway Black P.A. with a vision - to partner with my clients, not just in their most recent matter but with their ultimate business goals in mind. WBPA offers big firm quality and experience, with small firm efficiency, service and value. We provide clients with constant access to our attorneys and staff and keep clients informed throughout the pendency of every matter we handle. I represent companies and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation throughout Florida, including business litigation, shareholder disputes, entity dissolution, insurance litigation, product liability, railroad defense, transportation, and coordinating counsel/litigation management.

Marshall Schaap was born and raised in Ocala, FL, as were several generations of his family before him. He is proud to have graduated from Belleview High School, where he was the starting tight end for two playoff football teams. He went to the University of Florida on a football scholarship. After two years at UF, he transferred to the University of Wyoming, where he graduated with a business degree. He then returned to Florida for law school, attending Stetson University College of Law, where he met his wife. They now have two remarkable daughters. Marshall has practiced law with...

Mr. Schatt was born in Ocala, Florida in 1974. He attended the University of Florida where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences in 1996. Mr. Schatt also attended the University of Florida College of Law from which he obtained a Juris Doctorate. Mr. Schatt has practiced law since 2000, and has been the managing partner of his own firm, Schatt & Hesser, P.A. since 2009. Mr. Schatt’s primary practice areas include Business Law & Litigation and Construction Law & Litigation. He is licensed to practice law in Florida Courts, the Northern, Middle and Southern US District Courts,...

I am certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law, Business Litigation Law and Civil Trial Law and my practice is primarily in these areas of the law. I also am certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Court Mediator. I am author of Chapter One "Introduction" and Chapter Eleven "Delays" of the Florida Bar's Continuing Legal Education manual FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LAW AND PRACTICE (9th Edition- 2021) and have been a presenter at numerous construction law seminars.

After working with several law firms from small to large, being a founding member of McClelland Jones, LLP, Aaron Lyons co-founded and currently practices with the boutique law firm of Lacey Lyons Rezanka, with offices in Melbourne and Rockledge, Florida. With 25 years of experience in complex federal and state litigation and appellate experience on a local and national basis, including within regulatory, administrative and arbitration tribunals, Aaron has a diverse range of practical practice areas emanating from Civil and Commercial Litigation, including Health Care, Employment, Products Liability, and Consumer Law.

Jeff focuses his practice on matters involving real property, small businesses, and community associations. He has extensive experience handling real estate and business transactions and has appeared in court throughout Northeast and Central Florida representing clients in legal disputes. Jeff has been Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Court Mediator.

Ryan Maloney is a Jacksonville trial lawyer and Partner at Jimerson Birr, who practices in the areas of construction law, business and contract disputes, government bid protests, real estate disputes, and creditors’ rights, including complex commercial foreclosures, bankruptcy and workouts. Clients look to Mr. Maloney for his excellent legal and practical judgment, and his ability to quickly assess the key issues and develop strategies for consistently obtaining client-focused results within budget. Mr. Maloney is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law and is Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™, the highest performance rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating...

Our practice is located in Milton, Florida, which is my home town. Therefore, I especially enjoy practicing in and around this area and find helping people very rewarding.

Attorney Tonya Walker has practiced law since 2002 and is Of Counsel to Bloodworth Law, PLLC.

Based in Orlando, Florida, Tonya travels the state providing case support for probate litigation, trust litigation, construction litigation and commercial litigation cases.

Prior to Bloodworth Law, Tonya handled commercial litigation and construction litigation for Jacksonville, Florida, law firms Whalen & Deem, LLC, and Regan, Zebouni & Walker, P.A., in 2007-08.

Tonya continues to teach law students as a Legal Methods Instructor at Florida A&M University College of Law which she began in 2011. She taught at Florida Coastal School of Law in 2006.

Tonya was as an...

Mr. Lindbaek has exclusively practiced Plaintiff's law since he started his career. During Law School at the University of Florida, Mr. Lindbaek worked at a prestigious Plaintiff's law firm where he gained valuable experience and insight that one can't get in law books. If you or your loved ones have been injured or treated unfairly by an insurance company, call or email Mr. Lindbaek for a free consultation.

Collection Attorney Stephen B. Gebeloff, Esquire, was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He graduated from Binghamton University with a BA in Political Science and obtained his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars in 1988 and The Florida Bar in 2004. Mr. Gebeloff is an experienced litigator whose primary areas of practice are commercial law, creditors’ rights and construction law. He has represented clients from the banking, insurance, advertising, manufacturing, transportation, leasing, telecommunications and service industries. He has extensive experience prosecuting officers, directors and members of entities for fraudulent...

Mr. Baker has been a first and second chair litigator for over 20 years. He has litigated a wide variety of employment law claims in state and federal courts involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1866. He has also litigated retaliation and whistleblower claims under various state and federal laws. Mr. Baker has extensive experience in the drafting and review of employment contracts,...

Jason D. Katz is a Florida licensed attorney. His practice includes both litigation and transactional work. Mr. Katz graduated from University of Virginia with a degree in Systems Engineering, and he received his J.D. degree from Nova Southeastern University. Mr. Katz graduated first in his law school class. While in law school, Mr. Katz clerked at the Broward County attorneys’ office. After law school he worked for a national law firm specializing in construction law and government contracts. He is admitted to all Florida state courts and all Federal District Courts in Florida. Mr. Katz is a Board Certified...

Carl Williams is a seasoned litigator licensed to practice law in Florida, New York and Minnesota with over two decades of experience resolving impending and existing complex legal matters in both federal and state courts. Concentrations - Labor and Employment law - Employer/Employee Non-competition litigation - Deceptive and unfair trade practices - Trade secrets infringement - Corporate governance and disputes - Contract disputes - Construction litigation - Partnership and Shareholder disputes - Commercial foreclosures and work-outs - Commercial landlord/tenant litigation - Lender liability litigation - Real estate litigation - Business torts Carl is also an honorably discharged veteran having served 4 tours of duty in the Persian Gulf.

General practice attorney with 26 years of litigation experience. Practice concentrated on DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW MATTERS, WILLS & TRUSTS and GENERAL PROBATE, CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS, INSURANCE DISPUTES. I will come to your home or office to discuss your legal matters if you prefer.

Mr. Kravitz is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. He has received an "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale-Hubbell by achieving the highest level of professional excellence rating available. He has also received a "Superb" rating by Avvo.com, the highest rating Avvo awards. Mr. Kravitz received his Juris Doctorate Summa Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University, where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Honor Society. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Florida State University in 1992, as well as his Master of Science Degree in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University...

We are a family owned, multi-generational law firm serving New York, New Jersey and Florida. We also have affiliated offices and counsel in Illinois and California. Our two partners have more than 80 years combined experience between them, and our firm is well-established and well-respected. Our clients are treated as family, and with respect and prompt, personal attention. Our services are efficiently performed, we communicate effectively, and our rates are reasonable and competitive. Michael is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Florida and various Federal Courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He graduated from State University...

As of November 2024 this firm has been providing legal representation for 46 years. At this time this firm is a solo practice.