Construction Law
Complexity and construction typically go hand in hand. Most construction projects involve a wide range of parties that have complex legal relationships with one another. These relationships can give rise to significant legal issues such as those involving:
- Claims of Lien pursuant to Ch. 713, Fla. Stat.
- Contracts
- Payment Disputes
- Licensing pursuant to Ch. 489, Fla. Stat.
- Warranty Claims
- Insurance Claims
- Defect claims pursuant to Ch. 558, Fla. Stat.
- Payment and Performance Bonds
The driving force at Michael Garcia, PA is to ensure our clients’ success! We provide tailored legal advice and approach to each of our clients because their needs are unique and can’t be resolved with a one-size-fits-all approach. We represent and advise various general contractors, subcontractors, and developers regarding the unique legal issues that arise on construction projects. We serve clients in Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade Counties, and throughout the state of Florida.
We understand the legal issues that can greatly impact a business’s ability to achieve its overall goals for the project. Whatever construction law issue your business is facing, our team will work closely with you to resolve it.
Contractor Payment Issues-Lien
Liens are one of the most effective legal mechanisms for addressing payment issues that arise on construction projects. When a contractor properly establishes a lien right on a property, it greatly increases the likelihood of receiving payment because the Property in question can be foreclosed on to collect the outstanding payment.
Florida Statutes Chapter 713 is the state’s lien law. This statute contains rules on a wide range of construction lien issues, including when a contractor has lien rights, how lien rights are perfected, notice to owners, lien recording, and lien enforcement. This law also sets a variety of deadlines and time limits regarding liens.
Our firm is very knowledgeable of the rules, deadlines, and processes of the Florida lien law. We understand the various types of lien issues that can arise in construction projects. When you are facing a construction lien issue, we can explain how the law applies to your situation and what options are available to you. We can also advise you on the option which will suit your needs best.
Our team helps contractors protect or enforce their construction lien rights.
Unlicensed Contractors
Here in South Florida, unlicensed contracting is a significant problem that directly affects homeowners and local municipalities. We have the experience to handle unlicensed contractors if you have been a victim. In some circumstances, we are able to hold these unlicensed contractors and individuals that aid and abet their actions by recovering the outlaid funds and other damages suffered by the homeowner.
If you have any questions regarding your Property or any legal issues, please give us a call today at 954-703-6202 or contact us online.