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Construction Delays, Litigation Can Follow Hurricanes: A Guide for Property Owners

Guest commentary written by Stephen Schahrer, Shareholder of Boatman Ricci

When a hurricane tears through a community, the damage left behind can feel overwhelming. For property owners, the priority is to get repairs done quickly so that life and business can return to normal. But too often, homeowners and business owners face months of waiting as construction drags on—or worse, never gets completed at all.

This raises a pressing question: If repairs are delayed after a hurricane, do property owners have legal recourse against the contractor or construction company?

Boatman Ricci Secures $440,000 Verdict for Clients in Real Estate Fraud Case

Posted on September 4, 2025

Jury finds sellers liable for concealing severe water and mold damage in Glades County property. Fort Myers, FL. September 3, 2024. (Law Firm Newswire) Boatman Ricci is proud to announce a significant trial victory in Daniel and Kim Morrison v. Donald and Rickie Harless (Glades County Case No. 2022-CA-105). Following...

Stephen C. Schahrer Among Select Florida Attorneys Certified in Business Litigation

Posted on August 18, 2025

Approximately 7% of Florida lawyers hold Board Certification, the Bar’s highest recognition of legal expertise. Naples, FL. August 18, 2025. Boatman Ricci is pleased to announce that Stephen C. Schahrer, Esq., has been officially Board Certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar — a distinction held by...

A Special Announcement!

Posted on March 30, 2021

Boatman Ricci is pleased to announce the opening of its Tallahassee office! Boatman Ricci is a full service law firm that provides skilled legal services to a broad range of clients across the state of Florida. Though Boatman Ricci originally built its reputation as a premier civil litigation firm in Florida, the...

STEPHEN C. SCHAHRER, ESQ.

Posted on December 9, 2019

Stephen was born in Indianapolis but his family moved to Naples, Florida when he was two years old. Stephen grew up in Naples and attended Gulf Coast High School. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of...