Erik Szabo, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, will give a special presentation, entitled “Complying with Florida’s Construction Lien Law,” to the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) Developers Council on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
During the presentation, Erik will discuss Florida’s construction lien law, including a summary of the governing statutes, the requirements to perfecting an enforceable lien, lien defense and the important steps taken by owners and lienors when dealing with lien claims. For more information or to register for the event, please click here.
The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) is the authority, educator and promoter of the housing and building industry serving more than 700 members. Since 1953, GOBA has served the construction industry in Seminole, Orange and Osceola Counties including its cities. By representing and promoting the building industry, GOBA encourages higher standards of practice through education and by taking a proactive role in the governmental and regulatory activities that impact the construction industry. The Developers Council is a group of committed developers, builders and associate members who meet monthly to discuss prominent issues and topics relating to the residential construction industry.
About Erik F. Szabo
Erik F. Szabo is a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Construction Litigation Practice Group. Erik is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law. A Martindale-Hubbell AV ® Preeminent™ rated attorney, Erik has represented individuals and businesses throughout the Central Florida area in construction, real estate, commercial, business, and collections matters. His practice includes residential and commercial construction litigation; construction lien issues; payment and performance bond litigation; construction law issues; construction defect claims; delay claims; change order disputes; subcontractor law issues; contract negotiations; contract preparation, review and revision; contract disputes; commercial litigation; shareholder derivative actions; preparation of operating agreements, asset purchase agreements, non-solicitation agreements, restrictive covenants, employment agreements, and non-compete agreements; commercial real estate; and more. Erik has represented owners, contractors, engineers, architects, design professionals, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers throughout the state.