Developers, owners and investors rely on Greenberg Traurig LLP to negotiate bespoke contracts and agreements which aim to mitigate the potential risks posed by construction and development. Miami’s Michael Thomas and Los Vegas’ Mark Ferrario head the practice – both are experienced trial lawyers who litigate issues such as mechanic’s liens and design defects. Dividing their time between New Jersey and New York, David Jensen counsels owners and developers throughout all stages of construction projects while Robert Epstein advises contractors and designers on claims relating to defects and delays. In Miami, Michael Murphy advises contractors and material suppliers on similar claims as well as acceleration and lien foreclosures, while Thomas Heisler litigates business-related construction disputes in federal and state courts.
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Key clients
- Champlain Towers South Collapse Litigation
- City of Charlotte
- Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
- Triple Five Group of Companies
- 1809 Brickell Property Owner, LLC
- Affiliates of Royal Palm Companies
- Summit Country Club, LLC
- The Related Group
- Carlton Terrace Owner LLC
- Affiliates of The Falcone Group
Work highlights
- Served as construction counsel for PRH Parcel 7 Owner, LLC, an affiliate of The Related Group, the developer of The Residences at Six Fisher Island, an ultra-luxury condominium project comprising the last remaining development site on Fisher Island, an exclusive, 216-acre barrier island near the southern tip of Miami Beach.
- Successfully negotiated the settlement for the original owner, SFII Sharon (a subsidiary of San Francisco-based Swift Real Estate Partners), resolving over a dozen construction lawsuits surrounding 55 New Montgomery Street, a 112-year-old office building in the city’s South of Market neighborhood.
- Represented the City of Charlotte in connection with negotiations with the Charlotte Arena Operations, LLC and Hornets Basketball, LLC with respect to the Charlotte Arena renovations and new practice facility.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Michael Thomas; Mark Ferrario
Other key lawyers
David Jensen; Robert Epstein; Michael Murphy; Thomas Heisler