Recognized Construction Litigation Lawyers

Dan SmithDaniel J. Smith

Dan focuses on construction litigation, representing developers, subcontractors and construction product manufacturers in defect and delay claims, indemnity disputes and class actions. He has tried cases to jury verdict, with trial experience also spanning business, commercial and financial litigation.

Bill RyanWilliam L. Ryan

Bill handles construction litigation for residential developers, engineering firms, public entities and construction professionals, including defect claims, architect and engineer negligence, payment and lien disputes, and condominium transition matters. He also works with clients on claims avoidance and risk mitigation.

Nicole PlanellNicole P. Planell

Nicole focuses on construction litigation for developers, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals, handling residential and commercial property disputes involving defects and design flaws. She also handles business and real property disputes in Florida state and federal courts.

Richard WhiteleyRichard F. Whiteley

Richard chairs Bracewell’s construction litigation practice, handling construction disputes, including defect claims, in trials and arbitrations. His broader commercial litigation work includes contract and real estate disputes, and he has experience seeking temporary injunctions and other extraordinary relief.