Broward County Construction Litigation Lawyers

Aggressive Representation for Construction Disputes Throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County

Boward County’s construction industry continues to boom, with residential developments, commercial projects, and infrastructure improvements transforming communities from Fort Lauderdale to Weston. This robust construction activity also generates substantial litigation as owners, contractors, subcontractors, and developers clash over defective work, payment disputes, and contract breaches.

At Revah Law, our Broward County construction litigation attorneys bring decades of combined experience to construction disputes throughout the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. From our Hollywood office, we serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sunrise, Davie, Weston, and communities throughout Broward County. We understand the local construction industry, the Broward County court system, and the complex statutory framework governing Florida construction law.

Whether you are pursuing a construction lien claim, defending against defect allegations, or navigating a complex contract dispute, our trial-focused attorneys have the knowledge and courtroom ability to protect your interests. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, which maximizes our leverage in negotiations and ensures we are fully prepared when litigation becomes necessary.

Schedule a free consultation with a Broward County construction litigation attorney. Call (888) 218-4125 or contact us online.

Construction in Broward County: Local Considerations

Broward County occupies a unique position in South Florida’s construction landscape. Sandwiched between Miami-Dade to the south and Palm Beach to the north, Broward experiences spillover development pressure from both directions while maintaining its own distinct character.

Condominium and HOA Development

Broward County has one of the highest concentrations of condominium and homeowners associations in Florida. Communities like Pembroke Pines, Weston, and Coral Springs are dominated by planned developments with extensive common areas and shared infrastructure. This creates significant construction defect exposure as associations pursue claims for defective roadways, clubhouses, swimming pools, drainage systems, and building envelopes.

Our attorneys have extensive experience representing both associations pursuing developer turnover claims and contractors defending against defect allegations. We understand the unique procedural requirements that apply when associations bring construction claims, including the extended Chapter 558 notice period for associations with 20 or more units and the special considerations involved in multi-party construction disputes.

Post-Hurricane Reconstruction

Broward County has been significantly impacted by recent hurricane seasons, leading to a surge in repair and reconstruction activity. This rebuilding cycle has generated disputes over the quality of repairs, insurance coverage, and contractor performance.

Building envelope failures—including roof leaks, window failures, and stucco cracking—are among the most common defect claims following storm-related repairs. The High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements that apply throughout Broward County impose strict standards that must be followed during both new construction and repair work. When contractors fail to meet these standards, property owners may face repeated damage in future storms and costly re-repairs.

Our attorneys work with forensic engineers and building envelope specialists to identify post-hurricane construction defects and pursue claims for the cost of proper remediation. We understand the interplay between construction defect claims and insurance coverage that frequently complicates post-storm disputes.

Commercial Development Corridors

Broward County’s commercial development corridors—including the areas around Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the I-95 and I-595 interchanges, and the Sawgrass Expressway corridor—continue to attract significant commercial construction investment. Disputes on these larger commercial projects often involve substantial sums and complex multi-party relationships between developers, general contractors, numerous subcontractors, and design professionals.

Our construction litigation practice handles commercial disputes involving millions of dollars in claimed damages. We have the resources and experience to manage complex multi-party litigation while maintaining focus on efficient resolution where possible.

Construction Litigation Services in Broward County

Our Broward County construction litigation practice provides comprehensive representation in all types of construction disputes:

• Construction Lien Claims: Perfecting and enforcing Chapter 713 lien rights in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, including foreclosure actions and lien defense.
• Construction Defect Litigation: Prosecuting and defending defect claims under Chapter 558, from pre-suit notice through trial.
• Breach of Contract Claims: Contract disputes involving non-payment, abandonment, scope disputes, change orders, and warranty issues.
• Payment Bond Claims: Pursuing payment bond claims on Broward County public projects, including school board, county, and municipal construction.
• Delay Claims: Schedule disputes, delay damage claims, and critical path analysis.
• Construction Arbitration and Mediation: Representing clients in ADR proceedings throughout Broward County.

Broward County Courts and Local Practice

Construction litigation in Broward County proceeds through the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, headquartered at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Our attorneys are familiar with the local rules, case management procedures, and judicial preferences that govern construction cases in Broward County. We regularly appear in the civil divisions handling complex commercial and construction matters.

The 2025 amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure have accelerated litigation timelines significantly. Under the new rules, parties must provide initial disclosures within 60 days and courts must assign cases to management tracks with firm trial deadlines. Continuances are harder to obtain. Success in Broward County construction litigation now requires earlier preparation, faster discovery, and the ability to be trial-ready on shorter notice.

Our attorneys have adapted our practice to meet these new requirements, implementing systems to gather and organize documents immediately upon case initiation and coordinating early with experts to ensure compliance with disclosure deadlines.

Public Construction Projects in Broward County

Broward County’s public construction market includes projects for Broward County government, the Broward County School Board, numerous municipalities, and special districts. These public projects present unique legal considerations, including payment bond requirements under Florida’s Little Miller Act, sovereign immunity limitations on certain claims, and the new 35-day change order rule that became effective July 1, 2025.

Under Section 218.755, local government entities must now approve or deny conforming change order price quotes within 35 days. If they fail to respond, the change order is deemed approved. This new provision gives contractors on public projects significant leverage they did not previously have and requires government entities to respond promptly to change order requests.

Communities We Serve in Broward County

Our Broward County construction litigation attorneys represent clients throughout the county, including:

Fort Lauderdale • Hollywood • Pembroke Pines • Plantation • Sunrise • Davie • Weston • Coral Springs • Miramar • Pompano Beach • Deerfield Beach • Lauderhill • Tamarac • Margate • Coconut Creek • Lauderdale Lakes • Oakland Park • Wilton Manors • Hallandale Beach • Parkland • Cooper City • Southwest Ranches • Lauderdale-by-the-Sea • Sea Ranch Lakes • and surrounding communities.

Contact Our Broward County Construction Litigation Attorneys

If you are involved in a construction dispute in Broward County, the attorneys at Revah Law are prepared to help. We offer free consultations to evaluate your case and explain your legal options.

Contact our Broward County construction litigation attorneys today. Call (888) 218-4125 or contact us online for a free consultation.