April A. Rocke

April’s primary area of practice is construction law.  She is certified by the Florida Bar as a Construction Law Specialist and is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.  She has been with the firm since 2003.

April’s practice includes the representation of general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, owner/developers and other construction professionals in the litigation, arbitration, and mediation of construction and design defect claims, contract claims, construction lien claims, delay-and-impact claims, surety bond claims, insurance claims and related matters on low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise residential, commercial, and municipal projects.  Her practice also includes the representation of heavy civil and roadway contractors on claims involving bridges, roads, and highways.  She is highly experienced in the negotiation and preparation of construction contracts, as well as project administration assistance during construction for the early identification and resolution of conflicts and disputes. 

April has represented clients in litigation and arbitration involving delays, liens, bonds, statutory code violations, and construction defects arising from the construction of foundations, reinforced and posttension concrete construction, masonry, roofing, windows, stucco, EIFS systems, curtain wall systems, paint, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, and many other building systems and components.  April has also represented clients with claims arising from design defects involving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. A native Virginian, April is licensed to practice law by the State of Florida and Commonwealth of Virginia.

April loves spending time with her husband AJ and their dogs and cat, crafting, and studying God’s Word.  She also enjoys exercising.  April received her motorcycle endorsement in 2008 and rides sometimes with her Dad at Bikeweek or Biketoberfest.