Mr. Christopher John Weiss
Mr. Weiss is a Florida Board Certified Construction Attorney
Christopher J. Weiss is a Florida Board Certified Construction Attorney, practicing in the field since becoming a member of the Florida Bar in 1977. His office number is 407 928 6737. His email address is chris@cweisslaw.com. His address is 2014 E Robinson St. Orlando, 32803. His practice has included.
* 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:
The Florida Bar Association
Associated Builders and Contractors
Construction Financial Management Association
Associated General Contractors of America
American Subcontractors Association
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
- Florida State University College of Law
- J.D.
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- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude
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- Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law, P.A.
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- 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
- 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
- Orange County Bar Association
- Member, Construction Law Section
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- Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
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- Associated Builders and Contractors
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- Activities: Speaker
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- Florida State Bar # 241482
- Member
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- Orange County Legal Aid Society
- Member
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- Florida
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
25 - 40% -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
$500 - $550 per hour Checks and Cash acceptable forms of payment
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
- 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...