Orlando, FL – The firm is pleased to announce that it has won a civil rights case before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Eleventh Circuit is one step below the United States Supreme Court. The head of the firm’s appellate department, Douglas Ackerman, successfully briefed the appeal and also appeared live before a panel of judges in the federal courthouse in Atlanta, Georgia. The original Project was an.
Orlando, Florida – Attorneys Brian P. Kirwin and Leanne E. Palmer represented both a general contractor and an assisted living facility owner in a trial against two project subcontractors, prevailing on the general contractor’s entire affirmative claim against the roofing subcontractor, while simultaneously successfully defeating the drywall subcontractor’s suit against the owner. Lamm & Company Partners constructed a new 80,000 square foot assisted living facility for Avalon Seniors Housing.
Orlando, Florida – The firm is pleased to announce that Douglas Ackerman recently collected $1.19 million dollars in a construction defect case. Mr. Ackerman represented the condominium association in a large, upscale project on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. In an all-too-familiar situation, the condominium association inherited from the developer a Project with significant construction defects to the common elements. Although Mr. Ackerman was not retained until just before the.
On March 23, 2016, two of the firm’s attorneys will give a presentation for the Legal Hot Topics Series, offered through Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.(ABC). Brian Kirwin, will be presenting along with Christene Ford, and will cover key topics for their class titled “Is it ever a good idea to hire a construction lawyer?” The class should be attended by managers, supervisors, human resources personnel and business owners. See.
Orlando, Florida – The firm is pleased to announce that Douglas W. Ackerman recently won a trial, and collected principal damages, prejudgment interest, attorneys’ fees and court costs. The case involved a luxury residence in Winter Park’s coveted 32789 zip code. Mr. Ackerman represented the installer of elaborate stone work on the exterior of the house. When Mr. Ackerman’s client remained unpaid at the conclusion of the work, a construction.