Ball Janik LLP

06/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jake Scott to Ball Janik’s Fort Lauderdale office and our Construction Defect Practice Group, and thank you to Attorney At Law Magazine for the feature. Jake is a U.S. Air Force veteran with hands-on experience in construction litigation, including defect, contract dispute, and negligence matters for contractors and construction firms.

Read more: https://www.balljanik.com/ball-janik-llp-welcomes-construction-defect-attorney-and-u-s-air-force-veteran-jake-scott-to-its-fort-lauderdale-office/

Published in Attorney at Law Magazine In a recent news mention, Ball Janik LLP shares the news that Construction Defect Attorney and U.S. Air Force ... Read More…

06/03/2026

We're excited to be at Community Associations Institute Conference & Exposition: Community NOW this week in Fort Lauderdale!

For community association managers, board members, and industry professionals, this event is where ideas are exchanged, challenges are discussed, and relationships are built.

If you're attending, stop by the Ball Janik LLP booth (Booth 520). Whether you have questions about construction defect issues, want to reconnect, or simply want to meet the team, we'd love to chat.

And while you're there...

Don't forget to enter our raffle basket giveaway. Ask any member of our team how to enter for a chance to win.

We'll look forward to seeing familiar faces and making new connections!

Are you attending Community NOW this year?

06/03/2026

We’re proud to share that Ball Janik Special Counsel Stephen Hauptman will be a panelist on the 2026 Construction Summit Series Virtual Webinar #6, covering elevator maintenance, modernization, and code requirements.

✅ Friday, June 12, 2026 (10 AM - 12 PM ET)
✅ Free webinar + 1 hour CEU OPP credit for CAMs (Course #9633271)

RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7317803455339/WN_tu6ldjbdTleLYiOU_8PUhg #/registration

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who gave their lives in service. With gratitude and respect, we honor their sacrifice and the enduring pursuit of justice and liberty they stood for.

05/22/2026

Most hurricane damage doesn’t become expensive during the storm, it becomes expensive after it.

Usually because:
• documentation is incomplete
• response roles aren’t clear
• insurance gaps are discovered too late

For boards, managers, and property owners, the best recovery strategy is preparation before landfall.

We’re offering a free, state-approved CEU course on hurricane preparedness that covers storm preparation, post-storm response planning, documentation best practices, and insurance readiness, with live Q&A from experienced legal professionals.

Learn more: https://www.balljanik.com/florida-condo-and-homeowner-association-and-building-owner-education-addresses-risks-and-opportunities/

05/21/2026

Ball Janik’s Construction Defect Practice Group continues to gain momentum, and we’re excited to see what that growth means for the clients and communities we serve across Florida. Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine recently spotlighted that momentum, announcing the addition of associate Andre Sebro to the team. Sebro is skilled in analyzing complex information and preparing timely summaries for supervising attorneys and has experience drafting pleadings and motions.

“I'm excited to join Ball Janik and contribute to the firm's mission of delivering effective legal solutions for construction defect clients,” Sebro said. “The firm's reputation for excellence and commitment to the community aligns with my values and professional goals.”

To read the new mention, visit https://bit.ly/4ePDxmt

Ball Janik LLP, a leading construction defect and insurance recovery law firm, is pleased to welcome attorney Andre Sebro, who has joined the firm’s Orlando

05/20/2026

Exciting news! Ball Janik LLP Associate Kailey Evans has been featured in Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine. With over 15 years of litigation experience in construction defect and insurance recovery matters, Evans brings exceptional trial expertise and a proven track record of managing complex discovery and expert coordination.

To read the article, visit https://bit.ly/4dg6qac

Ball Janik LLP, a leading construction defect and insurance recovery law firm, announced that Kailey Evans has joined its Orlando office as an associate in

05/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Wednesday at The Condo Exchange at Mastro’s Ocean Club!

We were proud to have our Attorney Michael Iles lead the conversation on Hurricane Preparedness, including practical steps communities can take to support readiness and protect future claims.

We appreciate the strong turnout and thoughtful questions, and thank you to Brandon Williams from Water Restoration Group for the valuable restoration perspective.

05/13/2026

We had a wonderful time sponsoring the 2026 Annual LBA Latin Builders Association Golf Tournament and showing up for the community that keeps South Florida moving.

A special shoutout to our Miami Partner Frank Soto for representing Ball Janik with such warmth and professionalism all day. We’re grateful for the conversations, the laughs, and everyone who came by to connect. Already looking forward to the next one!