Berger Singerman, Florida’s business law firm, is pleased to announce it has launched a construction-focused practice to provide clients the benefit of decades of combined construction law experience. The practice is led by Jeffrey Wertman and Stephanie Chaissan, both partners with the firm.

Berger Singerman’s construction team provides comprehensive legal services throughout all phases of construction projects, including pre-construction contract negotiations, contract performance and dispute resolution. The firm’s seasoned attorneys have extensive experience representing the various parties involved in the design and construction process: owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, suppliers, consultants, sureties, lenders, investors and design professionals, including architects, engineers, land planners, landscape and interior designers and surveyors. The construction team assists clients with the legal challenges of engaging in the design, development, financing, performance and management of construction and procurement contracts. Lawyers from the construction team frequently work with attorneys from other practice areas to address the many issues associated with any project including tax, finance, real estate, environmental, energy, professional licensing and administrative law matters.

The practice is composed of the following attorneys:

- Robert W. Barron
- Franklin H. Caplan
- Stephanie M. Chaissan
- Justin B. Elegant
- Paul S. Figg
- Jordi Guso
- Barry D. Lapides
- Jeffrey R. Margolis
- Colin M. Roopnarine
- Javier L. Vazquez
- Jeffrey S. Wertman