Miami-Dade County Construction Litigation Lawyers

Protecting Property Owners, Contractors & Developers Throughout Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County is the epicenter of Florida’s construction industry. From the high-rise towers of Brickell and Downtown Miami to the residential developments spreading through Kendall, Doral, and Homestead, billions of dollars in construction activity drives our local economy every year. With this volume of construction comes inevitable disputes over defective work, unpaid invoices, contract breaches, and construction liens.

At Revah Law, our Miami-Dade construction litigation attorneys understand the unique challenges of building in South Florida. We handle the full spectrum of construction disputes in the Miami-Dade County courts, from lien foreclosure actions in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit to complex multi-party defect litigation. Our trial-focused approach means we prepare every case to win at trial while pursuing every opportunity for efficient resolution.

Whether you are a property owner dealing with defective construction, a contractor pursuing payment, or a developer facing claims on a major project, our attorneys have the knowledge, experience, and courtroom ability to protect your interests. We have handled thousands of construction-related matters throughout Miami-Dade County and understand what it takes to achieve results in this competitive market.

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

Construction in Miami-Dade County: Unique Challenges

Miami-Dade County presents construction challenges unlike anywhere else in Florida. Our coastal location, hurricane exposure, and complex regulatory environment create conditions that frequently give rise to construction disputes.

High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Requirements

All of Miami-Dade County falls within Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, imposing the most stringent wind-resistance requirements in the state. Buildings must be designed and constructed to withstand sustained winds of 175 mph or higher in certain areas. The Florida Building Code’s HVHZ provisions require specialized impact-resistant windows, reinforced roof systems, and structural connections that exceed requirements elsewhere in the state.

Failure to comply with HVHZ requirements can result in buildings that cannot withstand major storms, creating significant defect liability for contractors and design professionals. Common HVHZ-related defects include improperly installed hurricane clips and straps, impact windows that do not meet product approval requirements, roof systems that fail to meet wind uplift specifications, and inadequate bracing of structural elements.

Our attorneys understand the technical requirements of HVHZ construction and work with engineers who specialize in wind load analysis and building envelope testing. When construction fails to meet these critical standards, we pursue claims aggressively to recover the cost of bringing buildings into compliance.

Coastal Construction and Flood Zone Issues

Much of Miami-Dade County lies in FEMA-designated flood zones, requiring elevated construction, flood-resistant materials, and specialized foundation systems. Miami Beach’s ongoing sea level rise adaptation projects—including raising roads and installing pumping systems—create additional complexity for construction projects.

Disputes frequently arise over drainage systems that fail to account for local hydrology, foundation systems inappropriate for coastal soil conditions, inadequate waterproofing in flood-prone areas, and stormwater management systems that do not comply with South Florida Water Management District requirements. Our construction litigation attorneys have experience with the unique challenges of coastal construction in Miami-Dade County and the engineering expertise needed to prove defects in these specialized systems.

Condominium Construction and Developer Turnover

Miami-Dade County leads Florida in condominium construction, and with that comes a steady stream of construction defect claims. Following the Champlain Towers tragedy in nearby Surfside, condominium associations throughout the county are conducting structural integrity reserve studies and discovering previously hidden defects. The new milestone inspection requirements for buildings three stories or taller have revealed deficiencies in many aging structures.

Developer turnover litigation—where associations pursue claims against the original developer for construction defects in common areas—remains a significant area of construction litigation in Miami-Dade. These cases often involve multiple buildings, extensive common area infrastructure, and damages running into the millions of dollars. Our attorneys have substantial experience representing condominium associations in these complex multi-party disputes.

Construction Litigation Services in Miami-Dade County

Our Miami construction litigation practice handles every type of construction dispute that arises in Miami-Dade County:

• Construction Lien Claims and Foreclosure: Perfecting and enforcing Chapter 713 lien rights in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, including Notice to Owner compliance, Claim of Lien preparation, and lien foreclosure actions.
• Construction Defect Litigation: Prosecuting and defending defect claims under Florida Statutes Chapter 558, from pre-suit notice through trial.
• Contract Disputes: Breach of contract claims involving non-payment, abandonment, scope disputes, change orders, and warranty issues.
• Payment Bond Claims: Pursuing payment bond claims on Miami-Dade County public projects and bonded private projects.
• Delay and Disruption Claims: Critical path analysis and delay damage claims for projects affected by owner interference, design changes, or permitting delays.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings throughout Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade County Courts and Litigation Process

Construction litigation in Miami-Dade County proceeds through the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, one of Florida’s busiest court systems. Our attorneys regularly appear in the civil division courthouses in downtown Miami and understand the local rules, judicial preferences, and procedural requirements that govern construction cases in Miami-Dade.

The Eleventh Circuit handles a substantial volume of construction cases, from straightforward lien foreclosures to complex multi-party defect litigation. The court system has dedicated judges with experience in construction matters, and many cases are referred to court-appointed mediators with construction industry expertise.

Under the new 2025 Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, parties must now provide initial disclosures within 60 days of service and cases will be assigned to mandatory case management tracks. These changes require early preparation and experienced counsel who understands how to navigate the accelerated litigation timeline. In Miami-Dade’s already-busy court system, compliance with the new procedural requirements is essential to avoiding sanctions and delays.

Post-Hurricane Construction Disputes

Miami-Dade County’s exposure to hurricanes creates a unique category of construction litigation. Following major storm events, the volume of repair and reconstruction work surges, and so do disputes over the quality and completeness of that work.

Common post-hurricane construction issues include building envelope repairs that fail to properly resist water intrusion, roof replacements that do not meet HVHZ wind resistance requirements, window and door installations that lack proper impact ratings, and structural repairs that do not restore buildings to code compliance. When contractors fail to perform hurricane repairs properly, property owners may face repeated damage in future storms. Our attorneys pursue these claims aggressively to ensure our clients receive the code-compliant repairs they paid for.

Communities We Serve in Miami-Dade County

Our Miami-Dade construction litigation attorneys represent clients throughout the county, including:

Miami • Miami Beach • Coral Gables • Doral • Hialeah • Homestead • Kendall • Aventura • Key Biscayne • Miami Gardens • Miami Lakes • North Miami • North Miami Beach • Palmetto Bay • Pinecrest • South Miami • Sunny Isles Beach • Surfside • Bal Harbour • Bay Harbor Islands • Brickell • Coconut Grove • Downtown Miami • Edgewater • Little Havana • Midtown • Wynwood • and surrounding communities.

Contact Our Miami-Dade Construction Litigation Attorneys

If you are involved in a construction dispute in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County construction litigation attorneys today. Call (888) 218-4125 or contact us online for a free consultation.