Mr. Christopher John Weiss
Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law, P.A.
Christopher J. Weiss practiced with Holland & Knight, LLP for 35 years. He was the co-practice group leader of the Florida Construction Industry Practice Group. He started his construction boutique law firm in 2012. A recognized authority in construction matters, Mr. Weiss has represented clients in construction defect, architectural and engineering claims since 1977. He has conducted major litigation in many state and federal courts, and has also participated in a variety of arbitrations.
Mr. Weiss frequently lectures at the invitation of various professional groups sponsored by the Orange County Bar, Florida Bar Association, Practicing Law Institute, and The School of Building Construction at the University of Florida. He has authored many articles related to the construction industry.
MATTERS HANDLED BY MR. WEISS:
* Defense of claims totaling $51,000,000 on behalf of a manufacturer arising from the construction of a desalinization plant in Florida;
* Defense of a major architectural firm over the design of schools;
* Prosecution of a major architectural firm over the design of Courthouses;
* Defense of claims on commercial and retail property in and around Richmond, VA for differential structural settlements allegedly caused by expanding coal-ash fill;
* Class action defense of a national residential developer sued by a class of thousands of tenants for alleged respiratory problems arising from mold contamination;
* Defense of a national contractor for deterioration of fire retardant plywood used in a major theme park;
* Drafting and negotiation of construction contract documents for, and counsel during the administration of, dispute resolution for construction of a variety of theme parks;
* Representing private owners, contractors, subcontractors, public owners in a wide variety of construction claims, particularly regarding moisture intrusion in multi-family projects; and
* Representing construction and design professionals in alternative dispute resolutions, including mediation, arbitration and traditional litigation.
MR. WEISS' REPORTED DECISIONS INCLUDE:
O'Keef Architects, Inc. v. CED 909 So. 2d 370 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005)
CED Construction, Inc. v. Kaiser-Taulbee Assoc., Inc., 816 So.2d 813, 27 Fla.L.Weekly D1167 (Fla.App. 5 Dist., May 17, 2002);
Charles Boyd Const., Inc. v. Vacation Beach, Inc., 959 So. 2d 1227 (Fla. 5th DCA 2007)
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Bar Association
The Florida Bar Association
ABA, Forum on the Construction Industry
Associated Builders and Contractors
Construction Financial Management Association
Associated General Contractors of America
American Subcontractors Association
Liberty Counsel, Chairman
COURT ADMISSIONS:
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
U.S. Supreme Court
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
"Eichleay Damages and Delay Claims," Lorman Educational Teleconference, March 26, 2010
- Florida State University College of Law
- J.D.
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- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude
- Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law, P.A.
- - Current
- Holland & Knight LLP
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- "Ensuing Loss: Can It Provide Coverage?"
- Construction, Alert
- Practical Considerations to Recovery for Damages Caused by Latent Construction Defects
- Christopher Weiss
- Spoliation - When do you Have to Preserve Documents and What Happens if you don't?
- Christopher Weiss
- "Ensuing Loss: Can It Provide Coverage?"
- Real Estate, Alert
- "Continuing Liability for Defects After Completion and Turnover of a Project"
- The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education and Construction Law Committee
- "Are Eichleay Damages Dead or Just Dying?"
- Construction, Newsletter
- Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Attorney
- Florida Bar Association
- Best Law Firms Tier 2- Construction Law/Tier 2 - Litigation - Construction, 2016-2018
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando
- 2016-2018
- Construction Law Litigation
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando,
- 2011-2018
- Construction Law
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando,
- 2006-2018
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- Marrtindale-Hubbell
- 1991-2018
- Best Lawyers, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction
- Orlando Business Journal Best Lawyers - Orlando Magazine
- 2012-2017
- Top Orlando-Area Attorneys
- Orlando Magazine
- Best Law Firm Ranking
- U.S. News & World Report
- 2015 & 2017
- Arbitration and Mediation - Law Firm of the Year
- Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards
- AV Preeminent Top Rated Lawyers - Construction
- The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel
- Top 1%
- The American Registry - America's Most Honored Professionals
- 2015-2017
- Florida Super Lawyer
- Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
- 2006-2017
- Americas Leading Business Lawyers Guide, Construction Law
- Chambers USA
- 2005-2017
- Florida Legal Elite
- Florida Trend Magazine
- 2005-2008, 2012, 2014-2016
- Best Law Firms Tier 1- Construction Law/Tier 2 - Litigation - Construction
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando
- 2014-2015
- Best Lawyers, Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Orlando Business Journal Best Lawyers - Orlando Magazine
- 2012-2015
- Construction Law - Lawyer of the Year
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando
- Top 10%
- The American Registry - America's Most Honored Professionals
- Bet the Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando
- Top 100 Florida Super Lawyers
- Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
- 2006, 2010 & 2012
- Rated 10 Superb
- Avvo
- Orange County Bar Association
- Member, Construction Law Section
- Current
- Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
- - Current
- Associated Builders and Contractors
- - Current
- Activities: Speaker
- Florida State Bar # 241482
- Member
- - Current
- Orange County Legal Aid Society
- Member
- - Current
- Florida
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Contingent Fees
25 - 40% - Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
$350 - $450 per hour Checks and Cash acceptable forms of payment
- Construction Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- English: Spoken, Written
What is Construction Litigation?Board Certified Construction Attorney, Christopher Weiss, explains the issues that lead to construction litigation.
Why Should You Hire a Certified Building Inspector?Board Certified Construction Attorney, Christopher Weiss, explains why it is important to hire a certified building inspector.
What Causes Water Intrusion Problems?Board Certified Construction Attorney, Christopher Weiss, talks about the problems caused by water intrusion.
What Are the Most Common Construction Defects in Florida?Board Certified Construction Attorney, Christopher Weiss, talks about the most common construction defects that occur in Florida.
Notice to Contractor?Board Certified Construction Attorney, Christopher Weiss, explains what are the required notice procedures that must be given to a contractor, (Fla. Statute 558) before you can sue that contractor for...
