Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Construction Practice Group leader, Timothy D. Woodward, and Orlando partner John H. Dannecker, recently authored an in-depth overview on Florida construction law, featured alongside the recently released 2021 Chambers USA Florida legal rankings.
In-depth overviews offer insight into the state of the legal market, accompanying Chambers USA ranking tables for the relevant practice area. In their editorial for the 2021 Florida Construction Law Overview, Tim and John advise general counsel and buyers of legal services on critical legal considerations in Florida construction claims, which when overlooked, can trigger prolonged disputes or defeat. In the piece, they point out specific legal applications to Florida construction claims which are routinely skipped or misinterpreted by legal practitioners from other jurisdictions or areas of legal expertise outside of construction. Among other issues distinct to Florida construction law, Tim and John discuss the adoption of the Daubert standard, economic losses, pre-suit procedures, indemnity provisions, liens, bonds and damages.
Click here to read the 2021 Chambers USA Florida Construction Law In-Depth Overview.
About Timothy D. Woodward
Timothy D. Woodward is a partner in the Tampa office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he leads the firm's Construction Litigation Practice Group. Board Certified in Construction Law, Tim focuses his practice on commercial construction litigation. He has achieved successful results for clients in jury and non-jury trials in Florida’s state and federal courts and in various arbitration proceedings. He's been listed among the Best Lawyers in America® in Construction Law since 2012 and has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers since 2011. Tim represents design professionals, contractors, owners, and developers in a myriad of disputes, including claims regarding: design errors and omissions; delay and acceleration damages; bonds and liens; professional negligence and licensure; building code and Americans with Disabilities Act violations; construction and materials defects; fraud and civil RICO; personal injuries; and, wrongful death.
About John H. Dannecker
John H. Dannecker is a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the firm's Construction Law Practice Group. John, a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law attorney, has more than 30 years of experience in the practice of complex, large dollar construction projects and related disputes. John’s extensive trial experience, drafting and negotiating skills enable him to help clients avoid disputes and facilitate early resolution once disputes arise. In addition to his construction practice, John has litigated numerous commercial business disputes, including troubled mergers and acquisitions, accounting malpractice, disadvantaged business enterprises, non-compete agreements, and theft of trade secrets.