Construction

Changes to Florida’s Defect Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose

Earlier this year, there was a significant change to Florida's construction laws that may have a bigger impact on property…

1 year ago

Five Widerman Malek Attorneys Selected as 2021 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Widerman Malek is excited to announce that five of our firm’s attorneys are honorees for the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers…

3 years ago

Widerman Malek sponsors National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) 2019 “Block Kids” competition

Widerman Malek is proud to be the Breakfast Sponsor for the 2019 “Block Kids” competition sponsored by the National Association…

6 years ago

Join the Contractors University on September 19!

Join Board certified construction attorney, Ed Kinberg, for the upcoming Contractor's University. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with breakfast starting at 8:30…

6 years ago

Contracting for Hurricane Repairs, A Primer

If you suffered damage from Hurricane Irma, you need to notify your insurance company immediately. If you are having repairs…

7 years ago

Lessons Learned from Construction Case Law

On July 21, 2017, the District Court of Appeals of Florida, Fifth District issued a decision that has a couple…

7 years ago

Proper Notice to the Surety is Important

Most contractors and subcontractors know there are notice provisions in their contracts, but they are not always followed to the…

7 years ago

What Every Florida Contractor Needs to Have in Their Contracts

Over the years, I have reviewed many estimates and contracts from various types of contractors and homeowners. In most cases,…

8 years ago

Paying the Debt of Another

Paying the Debt of Another A question arose not too long ago about whether paying the debt of another would…

11 years ago

Neglected Fire Escape Collapses Killing Albert Suh

Last month’s fire escape collapse in Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia left one man dead and two women seriously injured. The roomates,…

11 years ago