Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 2
About
Provided by Akerman LLP
Akerman's Florida Construction Practice encompasses both litigation and transactional matters, advising on many types of construction initiatives and infrastructure projects throughout Florida and around the world. We provide practical counsel on build and design contract formation and administration issues, as well as construction litigation, arbitration, and mediation services.
We are recognized for our experience in retail and hospitality, mixed-use and urban development projects, transportation, energy, public infrastructure, housing, and healthcare projects. Akerman has a great depth of experience in office, condominium, multifamily, and hospitality sectors, as well as extensive experience in single-family (high end, luxury) residential projects. Our construction practice works hand-in-hand with the firm's traditional real estate lawyers on issues such as land use, entitlements, zoning, purchase and sale, leasing, and financing in order to allow seamless results for clients. With the rise of international investments in many projects throughout South Florida, we have expanded our cross-border reach and have increased our representation of Latin American clientele.
Akerman's Construction Practice includes Board Certified and LEED accredited lawyers, former engineers, and a past president of the American College of Construction Lawyers, further cementing our status as one of the top construction law firms in the region and country.
Chambers Review
Akerman LLP represents general contractors and other construction professionals as well as owners and developers. The team is knowledgeable across the full range of construction matters, with particular experience acting in disputes, including alternative dispute resolution. It offers broad sector expertise, including in public infrastructure, transportation and healthcare. The Florida group is able to draw on impressive firm resources across the country.
Work Highlights
- Akerman served as primary construction counsel for BDT&MSD with respect to construction financing and the renovation and improvement to the historic Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Akerman is superb. The team is very responsive, offers great follow-up and is always on top of current tasks."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on current laws, regulations and industry standards."
"Akerman is superb. The team is very responsive, offers great follow-up and is always on top of current tasks."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on current laws, regulations and industry standards."
Notable Practitioners
Stacy Bercun Bohm represents owners and developers in connection with contract negotiation and other construction issues pertaining to major development projects.
"She knows the ins and outs of every construction law in Florida."
"Stacy is next-level great."
Leslie Miller-Tomczak attracts praise for her skill in drafting construction contracts, among other matters. Her practice sees her work on developments across Florida and nationally.
"Leslie has deep industry knowledge."
"Leslie is knowledgeable, well informed and responsive."
Ross Heft has a growing transactional practice routinely handling negotiations and drafting of major developments, including multifamily, mixed-use and condominium projects.
"Ross is knowledgeable and always available when you need him."
Ranked Lawyers at
Akerman LLP
Florida
Clients
Provided by Akerman LLP
AVE, LLC
Barrick Gold
City of Orlando - The Venues
Dacra Development
Dr. Phillips, Inc.
Palace Management Group
The Faena Group
The Finvarb Group
The Genting Group (Resorts World Miami)
Industries
Provided by Akerman LLP
Aerospace & Defense
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Mining & Metals
Real Estate
Retail
Travel & Leisure
Utilities