Akerman LLP houses a team of lawyers proficient in both litigation and transactional construction matters, regularly handling instructions from both the private and public sector. The practice has amassed considerable experience navigating high-profile and complex mandates related to the commercial real estate developments, residential housing, and healthcare projects. Leading the construction practice is Florida-based attorney Stacy Bercun Bohm, who is regularly called upon by her diverse client base of developers, contractors, and design professionals, and John Neary, who has an established practice in Washington DC supporting clients from the energy sector. Also operating out of DC is Daniel Miktus who is active across the full lifecycle of data center, hospitality, and industrial developments.
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Testimonials
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‘One stop shop for legal advise whether is for construction, environmental, or contract disputes.’
‘Leslie Miller Tomczak is outstanding and has strong construction contract experience. She is responsive and willing to assist in any way even at last minute.'
- 'George Tate has strong construction litigation experience. He is fair and provides advise based on what is the best for the issue at hand, either mediation or litigation.'
- 'Jason Margolin has been a tremendous counselor regarding easment and contract disputes.'
‘The attorneys within the construction practice are seasoned with real world experience providing clients with exceptional strategic advice leading to favorable outcomes.’
‘The individuals are people oriented. They listen closely to the client and based on their extensive experience are able to provide a strategy that aligns with the client. They also provide the client with strengths and weaknesses of each specific issue that allows the client to make informed decisions.’
Key clients
- Switch, Ltd.
- Mill Creek Residential Trust
- MSC Cruises
- KAR Properties
- Quantica Infrastructure
- Waste Management
- DHL Express (USA), Inc.
- Southwestern University
- Greenlane Infrastructure, LLC
- Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation
Work highlights
Represent Switch, Ltd. in its construction of new data center campuses across the United States.
Represent Faena Group in the development of the Faena District, a three-block-long mixed-use project in Miami Beach.
Serve as counsel to the City of Orlando in connection with the $400 million comprehensive renovation of Camping World Stadium.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Stacy Bercun Bohm; John Neary
Other key lawyers
Daniel Miktus; Leslie Miller Tomczak; George Tate; Jason Margolin