Weiss has been practicing construction law for 40 years. For 35 years, via amalgamation with Holland & Knight, LLP, Mr. Weiss focused exclusively on Construction Law and co-chaired the Florida Construction Practice Group. Mr. Weiss has handled mediations and arbitrations involving hundreds of different parties. Weiss founded his own mediation and construction boutique firm in 2012. He is able to
assist you in your dispute by enforcing your contract to help manage risk in construction matters. Weiss is a recognized authority in construction matters. Weiss has represented clients in construction defect, delay, disruption, acceleration claims involving all aspects of construction. Weiss' focus of late has been on litigating and mediating claims arising from or relating to leaks in building envelope systems, which cause water intrusion, mold and mildew.
We work comfortably with construction managers, project managers, developers, architects, engineers and building owners. Should a dispute arise between the parties, we are prepared to assist as mediators or litigators. Weiss' Professional Honors & Awards Include:
Martindale Hubbell AV Rated 1991-2016
Orlando Magazine Best Lawyers 2010-2016
Florida Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2016
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine 2005-2008, 2012, 2014-2016
The Best Lawyers in America Guide for Orlando in Bet the Company Litigation 2010-2015
The Best Lawyers in America Guide, Construction Law Litigation 2006-2016
The Best Lawyers in America Guide, Construction Law 2006-2016
Chambers USA, Construction Law 2005-2016
U.S. News & World Report, Best Law Firm Ranking 2015
Articles published by Mr. Weiss include:
Practical Considerations to Recovery for Damages Caused by Latent Construction Defects
Spoliation When Do You Have to Preserve Documents and What Happens If You Don't? Construction Industry Impacted by the Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010
Eichleay Damages and Delay Claims, Lorman Education Services
Ensuing Loss: Can it Provide Coverage? Mr Weiss for years was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Liberty Counsel, a first amendment focused organization, seeking to uphold freedom of religion, civil rights and social action. Videos - Construction Law Questions & Answers
1. What are the most Common Construction Defects in Florida?
3. What Causes Water Intrusion Problems?
4. Why Should you Hire a Certified Building Inspector?
5. Do you Need a Lawyer to Notify a Builder of Construction Defects?
6. What is the Statute of Limitations for Construction Defects?
7. Notice to Contractor Pursuant to Florida Statutes 558
Member of the Orange County Legal Aid Society
1977 – Present (40 years)
Associated General Builders and Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors
Liberty Counsel, Board of Directors
United Negro College Fund