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?
Stephen C. Schahrer, a Naples, Florida native, earned his Juris Doctor from Liberty University School of Law after obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. As an AV-Preeminent Rated attorney with a Board Certification in Business Litigation, he practices commercial and business litigation at Boatman Ricci, representing clients in business, construction, real estate, contract, and trust litigation. With prior experience at the Florida State Legislature, the U.S. Marshals Service, and local nonprofits like St. Matthew’s House and Better Together, Stephen leverages his diverse background to provide practical legal solutions, guided by his strong Christian faith and commitment to client relationships. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rhya, and their three children, practicing martial arts.
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