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The Construction Litigation Shortcut

July 11, 2016 Jason Lambert

When a client or contractor is using a minor fix to hold up a major payment, Florida’s construction lien statute provides a solution.

Jason Lambert is a Florida licensed attorney who focuses his practice on representing and advising contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in the construction industry throughout the state of Florida. Before law school, Jason spent a decade working in the construction industry, primarily as a project manager and operations director for both new construction and remodeling. He also has experience in the wholesale and retail electrical, flooring, and countertop industries.

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