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Subsequent Owner of Property May be Able to to Sue for Hidden Construction Defects

June 12, 2019 Jason Lambert

When a project goes sideways and the parties settle, a subsequent property owner may still be able to sue for latent defects.

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In Contracts, Defective Work Tags Construction Law Update

Be Careful What You Contract For - Arbitration Edition

June 10, 2019 Jason Lambert

Courts interpret contracts as they are written, so be careful how you craft arbitration and other provisions to ensure your goals are achieved.

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In Contracts Tags Construction Law Update

Engineer Inspections Are Not Governed by the Statute of Repose

June 6, 2019 Jason Lambert

When an engineer inspects the structural integrity of a home, does it sufficiently relate to the design, planning, or construction of the home to eliminate claims after ten years?

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In Defective Work, Engineers Tags Construction Law Update

Florida's Statute of Limitations and Roof Leaks

June 4, 2019 Jason Lambert

What happens when a former client comes back and alleges defective work that the client should have known about?

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In Defective Work, Roofing Contractors Tags Construction Law Update

Is Marijuana on the Construction Jobsite OK Now?

May 15, 2019 Jason Lambert

In many states marijuana is now legal, while it remains illegal under Federal law. How does this impact your jobsites and your responsibilities as an employer?

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Technology, Contracts, and Jobsite Safety

March 18, 2019 Jason Lambert

While there can be no doubt that technology makes construction safer and more efficient, you must also properly account for it in planning and contracting for a project.

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Using an Assignment of Insurance Benefits to Obtain Payment

August 7, 2017 Jason Lambert

Where a project is being funded with insurance proceeds, an assignment of benefits can be a useful tool to ensure payment.

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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.

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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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Court Determines Contractor’s Company is Unlicensed Despite Owner being Licensed
Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025

This case from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal thoroughly evaluates the licensing requirements for business engaged in contracting in Florida and concludes that it is not sufficient for an owner of the company to have a license. The license holder must also formally become the qualifying agent for the company. In this case, the lack of proper licensure resulted in the contractor’s contract for a new home being declared unenforceable.

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Jun 20, 2025
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Dismissal of Pro Se Claims Against Cabinet Contractor, Allowing Punitive Damages Claims to Stand
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025

The case, which arose out of the omission of soft-close features in a closet cabinet installation and a dispute over a $2,500 repair, resulted in a lawsuit seeking damages plus nearly $500,000 in punitive damages.

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Apr 30, 2025
Court Reverses Judgment in Favor of Contractor After Determining Contractor Was Unlicensed
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025

The decision turned on the Third District Court of Appeal’s interpretation of 489.128, Florida Statutes, which makes contracts entered into by unlicensed contractors unenforceable.

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Apr 22, 2025

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Jason S. Lambert
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