florida construction attorney

When you’re looking to build a new home in Florida there’s a lot more to consider than just the purchase price. Most people either work with a tract home builder or a smaller custom home builder.

When you’ve built and paid for a home or a renovation you do so with the expectation that the home is safe and will remain in good condition as long as you keep up with maintenance.

Building a home remains the American dream. When you spend years saving and finally make the investment in building a home you deserve to get what you’re paying for. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always play out that way, and some homeowners are forced into a construction litigation situation with their contractors.

Designed for businesses of all sizes, our “Business Lawyer on Retainer” access plan helps you get the advice and counseling your business needs, when you need it, for as little as $10 per day. That’s the price of two cups of (Grande Salted Caramel...

Question (asked by a fellow attorney “Rob”): Hi Andy. I have a client with a small dispute with a contractor. The contractor recorded a lien but it is improper because it was definitely recorded more than 90 days after work was completed...

We get so many calls from people who are struggling to get their home improvement project finished. * The project is taking way too long. * The job is costing way more than they thought it would. * The work is sloppy and looks terrible...

We have a client that is a professional engineer. We will call him Edgar. Edgar does great work. High quality. Reasonably priced. And Edgar is a sweetheart of a guy to deal with. About 4 years ago, Edgar was sued along with about a dozen other contractors...

Mitch Digs a Deep Hole We have a client we’ll call “Mitch”. Mitch lives in Pennsylvania but owns property in Palm Beach County. Mitch had some work done to his Florida condo. Did Mitch hire a lawyer to look at his contract before he signed it?

It’s a simple question, really. I’m sure you can tell me who your doctor is. You could even tell me who cuts your hair. But you can’t tell me who your lawyer is because you don’t have one. Do you? Now more than ever, having a trusted advisor is so critical.

When we are not helping clients with their business issues and insurance claims, the rest of our work involves construction issues and disputes. Lately we have been contacted by numerous homeowners who have paid their contractors...

The past few weeks has seen a flurry of PPP news. We wanted to make sure you didn’t miss out on some of the more important developments: PPP Loan Application Deadline Extended June 20, 2020 was the original deadline for your PPP application.

In the last ten days, the SBA revised the PPP loan forgiveness applications and updated the instructions. There is now a Form “3508EZ” available for some borrowers which greatly simplifies the loan forgiveness process: * PPP Forgiveness Application Form 3508EZ...

Darryl lost his job recently when his employer cut its workforce in half. And he couldn’t be happier. He’s ready to scratch his entrepreneurial itch and realizes that there is no such thing as a “secure” job anymore. This was the push he needed to finally do it.

On June 5th, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) was passed. The PPPFA addresses some of the problems with the practical application of the PPP loan program. The biggest concern we hear from business owners is that...

Are you ready for the “Footshake” or the “Elbow Bump”? According to a recent USA Today article, the future of the handshake is in serious doubt because of Coronavirus. So, is Coronavirus the reason that you should consider making handshakes a thing of the past?

"You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn Will you remember COVID-19 as the event that destroyed your business? Or will you remember COVID-19 as the event that made your business better? This current economic...

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We’ve said this before about PPP loan forgiveness, and we’ll say it again: Getting your PPP loan was the EASY part. Getting your PPP loan FORGIVEN is going to be HARDER. SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form Hot off the presses, the SBA released...

Earlier this week the SBA made a change to the PPP loan forgiveness rules. You may be asking yourself: How is that news? They’ve been changing the rules almost every day! Well, this rule HELPS small businesses get loans forgiven if their employees do not want to come back to work.

This past week saw a lot of PPP loan applications approved by the SBA. This means that small businesses will be receiving their PPP loan money in the next ten days. So, what do you need to know and do for this loan to be forgiven? Updated guidance is coming out daily

By the time you are reading this, it is likely the government has announced a new round of PPP loan program funding. If not, then that is happening imminently. If your small business was shut out of the first round of funding, then you now have a 2nd chance.

We have been on the phone with a lot of small business owners and independent contractors discussing their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Here are a few of the questions we are hearing most often: Question: My bank won’t take an application from me.

The Government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan application period opened April 3, 2020 to a loud THUD. Not even a week later…. …the SBA keeps changing the document requirements and application. …Wells Fargo has officially closed their doors

With the US Government’s CARES Act hot off the presses, we are identifying massive opportunities for small business owners who do not panic. When (not if) we get past the COVID-19 pandemic, a surge of business will be created in just about every industry.

CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Loans highlights for small businesses. Official Senate FAQ’s where this information was obtained available right here: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans: The program would provide cash-flow assistance through 100 percent

Many businesses have seen, or are expecting to see, a loss of income or an increase in expenses due to the slowdown of business activities associated with the spread of COVID-19. Are these losses or expenses covered by your business interruption insurance?

Our Client Eduardo lives in Fort Myers. Eduardo’s roof was damaged in Hurricane Irma. Eduardo’s insurance company agreed that covered damage occurred from the Hurricane but paid him nothing. According to his insurance company, the damage did not exceed his deductible.

Our Client Margie began noticing loose floor tiles and discolored grout lines in her living room. Margie had a pipe leak under her home’s concrete slab. Margie opened up a claim with her insurance company. The insurance company’s adjuster came out to her house and estimated $4,200 in damage.

We recently worked with a client in Davie named Jason. Jason had a pipe burst under his kitchen sink. The damage required removal of his kitchen cabinets. To do that, his granite countertop needed to be removed first. While removing his granite backsplash, Jason’s contractor cracked it.

After you notify your insurance company about your claim, they will send someone to your property to look at the damage. This person is called a “field adjuster”. The field adjuster is usually a friendly person. His job is to analyze your damage and gather information.

We get this question all the time. A client reports a claim to their insurance company and the company issues a small check that is not enough to pay for the damage. The client then contacts us to help get them more money. Their first questions is, can I cash

If you have not had a reason to make a property damage insurance claim before, then you probably assume that if you pay your premiums, then your home is covered against anything or everything that could possibly happen. You would assume wrong…

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Water damage claims are among the most frequent claims made under homeowners insurance policies – especially in Florida. But the coverage provided for water claims can be confusing. When might your claim for water damage be covered or denied?

At Wyman Legal Solutions, we help people who have suffered sudden and unexpected property damage and put them back into their homes and businesses. We are passionate about helping our clients level the playing field with their insurance companies so they can get the money

Everyone is familiar with the concept of “trial by jury.” In fact, the Seventh Amendment of the United States Constitution codifies the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases. As a business owner, you have the ability to include a “Jury Trial Waiver” in the standard terms of your customer contract.

Many people know a verbal agreement and handshake aren’t the same as having a well-written business contract. Having a written contract that clearly states and integrates all previous negotiations, representations, warranties and agreements will ensure that the deal is crystal clear.

As business lawyers, we get a lot of questions about contract law and how to better protect your business from legal risks. I’ll be sharing some of the most frequent and important topics with you over the next month. For example, many people think that the winner of a lawsuit in Florida

It’s easy to think that everything you say to your lawyer via text, calls, and emails is private. However, that’s not always the case. Not all communications are secret, even if they are between a client and their attorney. This surprises many clients

All businesses have legal needs. Some more than others. Successful businesses address these needs before they turn into expensive problems. On an almost daily basis, your business can face legal issues or questions concerning employees, vendors, customers, licensing, contracts, and much more.

Don’t let the disruption from an unexpected lawsuit distract you from running your business and achieving your goals. The best way to deal with a problem is to anticipate it before it arrives so that you are ready and able to handle it when it does.

Did you know that not all construction work entitles you to lien the Owner’s property? Your lien rights go only as far as the land rights of the person who contracted the work. Knowing who your customer is puts you in the best position to file a Claim of Lien that will withstand a legal challenge.

Obtaining proper construction licensing is serious business in South Florida. A list of the trades that require licensing can be found at the State of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation website. Under Florida Statute §489.128 (1)(c)

Subcontractors and material suppliers know that when it’s time to get paid on a job, they’re going to be asked to sign a lien release in exchange for receiving their payment. So, as their construction litigation lawyer, I always ask them about the lien release they signed.

Here is an unfortunate, yet all-too-familiar call I receive as a construction attorney. A subcontractor calls me concerned about getting paid on a project where he has already performed his work. Now, the general contractor who hired him is telling him that he has to accept less money than what was agreed to.

“Greed is good.” While that famous line uttered in the movie Wall Streetmight apply to corporate raiders like Gordon Gecko, it does not apply to lienors under Florida’s Construction Lien Law. Emotional, unpaid subcontractors come to my construction law firm wanting to exact revenge

As is true for most things in life, “timing is everything”. This is especially true under Florida’s Construction Lien Law. As a construction law firm, a common mistake we see made by subcontractors, material suppliers, and even contractors who have a direct contract with the Owner

If I’ve seen it once, I’ve seen it 100 times. Subcontractors, material suppliers, and even contractors who have recorded liens, wait too long to file suit to enforce their liens, neglect to contact a construction dispute lawyer, and lose their lien rights forever.

Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law, it is essential for most subcontractors and material providers, except those who have a direct contract with the Owner, to serve a Notice to Owner in order to perfect their construction lien rights on a project.

In 2017, the Atlantic coast of the United States was hit with three of the top five costliest hurricanes ever (Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma). Early forecasts are predicting that the 2018 South Florida Hurricane Season will be busier than usual.