About

Provided by Shutts & Bowen LLP

Construction:
Shutts attorneys assist clients in all phases of public and private construction contracting and dispute resolution, including:

  • licensing;
  • compliance;
  • bid protests;
  • contract drafting, negotiation and enforce­ment;
  • claims notice and preservation; and
  • litigation and arbitration.

The construction practice group frequently handles claims involving defective design and construction, delay and interference, lien and bond claims, insurance coverage disputes and product liability claims. ​

Chambers Review

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Construction - Florida
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Shutts & Bowen LLP is home to an established construction department with a focus on dispute resolution, including litigation, mediation and arbitration. It offers additional expertise in contracts, including engineering consultant agreements and subcontracts. Its litigation experience includes construction lien, design error and product warranty matters. The team represents a broad range of clients, including contractors, design professionals and construction firms.

Work Highlights

Provided by Shutts & Bowen LLP
  • Shutts & Bowen LLP represented Lexicon in a breach of contract and lien foreclosure case against Penn Florida Club Properties II.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John H Dannecker
1
John H Dannecker
1
Band 1

John Dannecker has a reputable practice advising construction industry clients, including public bodies, on the full spectrum of construction-related disputes.

Timothy Woodward
2
Timothy Woodward
2
Band 2

Timothy Woodward is the head of the construction litigation group at the firm. His practice covers the full range of construction-related disputes.

"Tim is an experienced construction lawyer."

Amanda Buffinton
4
Amanda Buffinton
4
Band 4

Amanda Buffinton gains recognition for her work in the construction industry, advising clients on a range of matters, with recent work including construction defect cases.

"Amanda is absolutely amazing."

"Amanda goes above and beyond what is expected, and delivers outstanding results."

Meredith Freeman
5
Meredith Freeman
5
Band 5

Meredith Freeman is a Tampa-based partner. She specializes in representing minority and women-owned businesses within the construction industry for contract formation as well as in lien and other payment disputes.

"Meredith sets a standard of excellence in everything she does. She is wonderful to work with."

Ranked Lawyers at
Shutts & Bowen LLP

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John H Dannecker
1
John H Dannecker
1
Band 1
Timothy Woodward
2
Timothy Woodward
2
Band 2
Amanda Buffinton
4
Amanda Buffinton
4
Band 4
Meredith Freeman
5
Meredith Freeman
5
Band 5