Ben Dachepalli

Practice Areas

Construction, International Arbitration, Construction Contract Negotiation, Administration, Dispute Avoidance and Resolution, Litigation, Real Estate, Affordable Housing and Community Development, Economic Development

Career

Ben has extensive experience negotiating and drafting construction-related agreements, and litigating complex construction claims regarding contract disputes, construction defects, design errors, surety bonds and construction liens. He is dedicated to understanding each client’s business to provide comprehensive strategies that go beyond legal issues, disputes or contracts.

Ben is board certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. He was selected as national coordinating counsel for a large, publicly traded REIT with projects all across the United States. In this role, Ben advised and counseled this client on matters that affect their multi-family apartment projects across their entire portfolio and addresses legal issues that are critical to executing the company’s strategic business goals.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, Division 12 (Owners & Lenders); The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section; Hillsborough County Bar Association, Construction Law Committee; Construction Industry Licensing Board (Gubernatorial Appointment), 2013-2014; Indo-US Chamber of Commerce, Chair of Board (2018-present), Board of Directors (2015-present); Leadership Florida, Class XXXI, West Central Florida Regional Council, Leadership Team (2014-2016), Board of Directors (2013-2014); National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Basic Trial Skills; Florida Council for Public Private Partnerships; The Tampa Housing Authority