Experience

Representative Matters

• Representation of condominiums and homeowners associations in the Ch. 558, turnover process and in multi-party, complex, multimillion-dollar construction/design defect litigation
• Representation of commercial property owners, landlords, and tenants in construction, renovation, and repair projects
• Negotiated and obtained favorable settlements of numerous multimillion-dollar construction contract disputes, construction/design defect disputes, delay claims, payment claims, contract completion issues, change orders, and lien enforcements
• Representation of clients in connection with publicly bid contracts for lease, development, re-development, use, operation, and management of public land; draft submittals, proposals, and requests for information and questions regarding a bid document or proposal; bid protest proceedings; petitions for writ of certiorari and appeals of administrative and quasi-judicial protest proceedings; negotiate/draft leases for publicly bid projects.
• Representation of condominium associations, businesses, and individuals in insurance coverage disputes, including disputes involving coverage disputes regarding indemnity and coverage to provide a defense, in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and appeals
• Representation of commercial property owner in negotiating a favorable settlement against prior project manager of a renovation project involving claims of negligent supervision of defective work, fraud, falsified and fraudulent documents and unauthorized “kick backs,” breaches of contract, and equitable claims for accounting
• Handling of various disputes during the construction project including preparing and responding to demands, payment disputes, delay claims, alternative dispute resolution procedure under project contracts, contract claims and disputes, surety disputes, change order disputes, project monitoring and claims prevention
• Representation of member in closely-held limited liability company membership dispute against other members and officers in claims involving self-dealing, breaches of fiduciary duty, corporate waste and other business torts, as well as appointment of receiver
• Negotiated and obtained a favorable settlement in favor of owner in dispute with contractor for incomplete work and fraudulent mechanic’s liens

Published Articles, News, & Insights

• "Leaks, Structural Issues at Root of Coral Rock House Court Battle" by Lauren Fallick, published in the Daily Business Review - October 2, 2019
• "World Mental Health Day: Focusing on Young Adults" by Lauren Fallick, published in the Daily Business Review, October 5, 2018
• "Irma's Impact on Filing Deadlines in Civil Actions" by Lauren Fallick, published in the Daily Business Review, September 21, 2017
• On to the Next One: Perfecting Claims Against an Insurance Broker or Agent for Failure to Procure Insurance Following the Coverage Action, Florida Justice Association Journal, No. 564 (November 2012)
• Are Employees 'A' O.K.?: An Analysis of Jurisdictions Extending or Denying Warranty Coverage to a Purchaser's Employees Under Uniform Commercial Code Section 2-318, Alternative A., Nova Law Review, Volume 29, Book 3 (September 2011)
 

Professional and Community Involvement

• Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) Convention and Education Symposium: Panelist and Expert Commentary on Insurance Agent Liability, since 2016
• Connect Florida Statewide Leadership Institute: Class III; Member since 2012; Board of Governors 2013-2015; Co-Chair of the Statewide Leadership Institute, 2013-2014
• Leadership Florida: Member since 2012
• Florida Bar Association: Member since 2006
• University of Florida Alumni Association: Member since 2003
• C.R.E.W., Miami: Member