By Lenore T. Brakefield, Esq. Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, regulates construction contractors and licensing requirements to protect the public health and safety of Florida residents. In general, most projects require a licensed contractor to construct improvements on real property. However, there are some exemptions to this general rule outlined in Section 489.103, Florida Statutes, that […]
read moreWPL Local Government Law attorney Zach Lombardo addressed a community meeting over the weekend hosted by the Collier County NAACP at River Park Community Center on legal issues in contracting after storms. At the meeting, he participated in much-needed discussions about verifying contractor licensing, construction contracts, and construction liens. Thank you, Zach, for making a […]
read moreBy Lenore T. Brakefield, Naples Construction Law Attorney Hurricane Ian was strong, but Southwest Florida is stronger. Look almost anywhere in Collier and Lee Counties, and you will see the recovery efforts of many as we rebuild and repair homes, buildings, docks, pools, decks, and other structures throughout our community. However, many construction projects run […]
read moreSouthwest Florida is in the spotlight as one of the worst disasters in history, with Hurricane Ian making direct, catastrophic landfall on September 28, 2022. We hope that you are fairing well in the storm aftermath, and Woodward, Pires & Lombardo is here for you today and for years to come as we rebuild our […]
read moreBy Lenore T. Brakefield, Florida Litigation Attorney Civil litigation involves claims between individuals, commercial litigation is a lawsuit involving a corporation, partnership, or other business entity. There are many reasons a business or entrepreneur may be involved in a commercial dispute. A commercial dispute that comes under federal or state business regulations may involve one […]
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