Florida Construction Litigation Attorneys: We Know Construction
The Law Offices of DeLoach & Hofstra, P.A. represents contractors, subcontractors, homeowners and property owners in construction litigation. We handle issues involving construction defects, mechanics liens, contract disputes and more.
In addition, trial lawyer Paul Cavonis worked in construction before law. He comes from a family of contactors and he understands the construction industry well. He works with architects, geo-technical engineers, structural engineers and other industry experts to help strengthen each client's case.
Call 727.475.6680 or contact us online for a consultation.
Commonly Missed Mechanic's Lien Deadlines
Florida has strict deadlines which govern construction liens, commonly known as mechanic's liens. If you intend to file a mechanic's lien to help ensure you receive payment, here are some dates you should be aware of:
- you have only ninety (90) days from substantial completion of the work to file your mechanic's lien. You cannot rely on punch work to extend this deadline.
- You have forty-five (45) days from the day you first start the work or deliver materials to the job to file your Notice to Owner if you are not in direct contract with the owner.
- The mechanic's lien is valid for one (1) year from the date of recording. If a lawsuit is not filed to foreclose the Claim of Lien within the one (1) year, the mechanic's lien is void.
Construction Defects and Undisclosed "Latent" Defects
We frequently represent contractors, developers and homeowners in claims related to construction defects.
We also handle cases involving "latent" defects which went undisclosed during the purchase or sale of a piece of residential property. Latent defects are generally related to problems that are not readily apparent during the buying process — like a defective foundation. If the seller is aware of these defects then the seller is generally under an obligation to disclose them. Failing to do so opens the possibility for a civil construction lawsuit. We represent both buyers and sellers in these disputes.
Personal, Attentive Service from Your Lawyer
At The Law Offices of DeLoach & Hofstra, P.A., we provide personalized, attentive service to each of our clients. We respond promptly to phone calls, and we have an open door policy so that clients can visit and discuss their case when they need to do so.
We do what's best for our clients, which often means exploring pre-suit mediation as a way to avoid the expense and hassle of litigation. If you would like to schedule an initial consultation to discuss construction litigation with Mr. Cavonis, we welcome you to do so. Call us any time at 727.475.6680 or contact our Seminole offices online.
