
HOW DO I PROVE A CONSTRUCTION DEFECT EXISTS?
Question: "How do I prove that a construction defect exists?”
The best way to prove construction defect is through the testimony of an expert. An engineer is the best person to hire. The engineer can...
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How Long Is a Judgment Good for in Florida?
If you have won a lawsuit and obtained a judgment against someone in Florida, you may wonder how long that judgment remains enforceable. Under Florida law, a domestic judgment is valid for 20 years. However, there are critical nuances that judgment holders must understand to ensure they can effectively enforce their...
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UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF CONSTRUCTION
If you have ever worked in the construction industry in Florida, you have likely heard of the scenario where one individual utilizes the construction license of another. There are many different arrangements, but a common practice is for a licensed individual or company to...
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WHY EARLY WISE COUNSEL IS PARAMOUNT
“Hey there, I’m just out here on my bike and thinking about my clients and the big picture of conflict and how I, as a lawyer, can best bless my clients and really give them the greatest value for coming to see me....
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WHAT WOULD YOUR PAST CLIENTS SAY ABOUT YOU?
Question: "What Would Your Past Clients Say About You?”
If somebody wanted to know what my past clients would say about me, I would direct them to lawyers.com or Avvo or some...
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR CONSTRUCTION LIENS IN FLORIDA
PART II - IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR CONSTRUCTION LIENS IN FLORIDA
This is part 2 of a 3-part series of blogs on the basics of drafting and recording...
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DRAFTING AND RECORDING A CLAIM OF LIEN IN FLORIDA
BASICS OF FLORIDA’S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW
PART I - DRAFTING AND RECORDING A CLAIM OF LIEN IN FLORIDA
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FRAUDULENT FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LIENS
PART III - FRAUDULENT FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LIENS
As powerful as Florida’s construction lien laws are for contractors and subcontractors seeking to protect their rights to payment for...
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Florida Contractor Disputes Involving Unreasonable Deposits
Hiring a contractor for home repairs, renovations, or construction projects is often a significant financial and emotional investment. Unfortunately, disputes sometimes arise when contractors fail to uphold their responsibilities, particularly when large deposits are involved. At Boatman Ricci, we frequently assist clients in resolving these disputes and protecting their rights under...
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WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION LIEN?
A construction lien is a lien placed against a piece of real property that has been improved by a contractor, a sub-contractor, or a materialman. Any of those parties, if they feel like they have not been fully compensated for efforts they provided, can record...
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