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Real Estate Pitfalls that Lead to Disputes: Contract Drafting, ADR, and Construction Risks (Co-sponsored by Miami Dade Bar)

2025-11-21 13:00:00

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2025-11-21 13:00:00

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Strategies for avoiding commercial real estate disputes through effective due diligence, contract drafting, and construction project management in Florida.

2025-11-21 13:00:00

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn critical strategies for avoiding disputes in commercial real estate transactions, including due diligence practices, contract drafting for dispute resolution, and construction project best practices.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge to represent buyers, sellers, contractors, and developers while understanding both transactional considerations and litigation factors in Florida commercial real estate.

Due Diligence
Proper due diligence can prevent 75-80% of commercial real estate litigation.
Contract Drafting
Include survival language, attorney’s fees provisions, and clear termination rights.
Environmental Review
Phase One, Two, and Three environmental studies protect against costly remediation liability.
Construction Pricing
Understand cost plus fee, guaranteed maximum price, and fixed price structures.
Lien Management
Track lower-tier payments and lien waivers to keep properties free of claims.
Early ADR
Pre-suit mediation clauses help resolve expensive disputes before going to court.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn critical strategies for avoiding disputes in commercial real estate transactions, including due diligence practices, contract drafting for dispute resolution, and construction project best practices.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge to represent buyers, sellers, contractors, and developers while understanding both transactional considerations and litigation factors in Florida commercial real estate.

Agenda

Session 1

Commercial Real Estate Contract Pitfalls and Litigation Strategies

Session 2

Construction and Renovation Best Practices in Florida

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Commercial Real Estate Contract Pitfalls and Litigation Strategies

Gary S. Rosner

Moritt Hock & Hamroff

Adam E. Richards

Dickinson Wright

This session explores critical due diligence practices for commercial real estate transactions, including zoning, title, environmental assessments, and financing contingencies. Participants will learn how to structure dispute resolution provisions covering attorney’s fees, arbitration, pre-suit mediation, and jury waivers while understanding litigation cost considerations and the value of early ADR.

Gary S. Rosner

Moritt Hock & Hamroff

Adam E. Richards

Dickinson Wright

clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Construction and Renovation Best Practices in Florida

Gary S. Rosner

Moritt Hock & Hamroff

Adam E. Richards

Dickinson Wright

This session examines budgeting and scheduling strategies for construction projects, including pricing structures like cost-plus, GMP, and fixed-price contracts. Attendees will learn to manage lien risks through proper payment tracking and waiver language while building strong contractual foundations that emphasize transparency and communication to avoid costly disputes.

Gary S. Rosner

Moritt Hock & Hamroff

Adam E. Richards

Dickinson Wright

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Gary S. Rosner

Moritt Hock & Hamroff

Adam E. Richards

Dickinson Wright

Gary S. Rosner

Moritt Hock & Hamroff

Gary S. Rosner has over 25 years of experience in handling all areas of civil litigation including complex, commercial, real estate, probate, business and title claims. He is a sought-after mediator, arbitrator and special magistrate, and serves as Adjunct Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University.

Education & Credentials

J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 1995; B.A. in Criminology from the University of South Florida in 1992; Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and County Court Mediator; Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator; Florida Department of Financial Services Mediator

Recognition & Leadership

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating; Boca Raton Observer Top Lawyer 2023–2025; South Broward Bar Association President's Award; Top 1% of America's Most Honored Professionals in South Florida by the Daily Business Review and Miami Herald

Professional Involvement

Serves on the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, CREW Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, South Broward Bar Association (leadership roles), Florida Supreme Court Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee, Florida Bar Association ADR Section, and multiple local bar associations and professional organizations.

Experience

Over 25 years of experience in civil litigation including complex commercial, real estate, probate, business and title claims. Extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution and professional mediation. Currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University.

Gary S. Rosner

Moritt Hock & Hamroff

Gary S. Rosner has over 25 years of experience in handling all areas of civil litigation including complex, commercial, real estate, probate, business and title claims. He is a sought-after mediator, arbitrator and special magistrate, and serves as Adjunct Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University.

Education & Credentials

J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 1995; B.A. in Criminology from the University of South Florida in 1992; Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and County Court Mediator; Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator; Florida Department of Financial Services Mediator

Recognition & Leadership

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating; Boca Raton Observer Top Lawyer 2023–2025; South Broward Bar Association President's Award; Top 1% of America's Most Honored Professionals in South Florida by the Daily Business Review and Miami Herald

Professional Involvement

Serves on the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, CREW Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, South Broward Bar Association (leadership roles), Florida Supreme Court Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee, Florida Bar Association ADR Section, and multiple local bar associations and professional organizations.

Experience

Over 25 years of experience in civil litigation including complex commercial, real estate, probate, business and title claims. Extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution and professional mediation. Currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University.

Adam E. Richards

Dickinson Wright

Adam Richards is Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, a distinction earned by less than 1% of Florida lawyers. His passion lies in guiding clients through Florida’s complex construction and development landscape, from negotiating agreements to dispute resolution efforts post-completion.

Education & Credentials

Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar

Experience

Previously served as General Counsel and Vice President of Operations for South Florida's largest residential roofing contractor. His complex construction experience includes contract disputes, delays, non-payment claims, liens, bonds, defects, insurance claims/loss events, damages to property, catastrophic injuries/fatalities, and risk transfer/indemnity matters. His project portfolio includes hotels, courthouses, one of the tallest residential towers in the country, roads, expressways, treatment plants, and airports.

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Understanding commercial real estate pitfalls, construction risks, and dispute resolution strategies protects clients from costly litigation that can arise from inadequate due diligence and contract drafting failures.
42%
Increase in average construction dispute value in North America from 2021 to 2022, rising to $42.8 million according to the Arcadis 2023 Construction Disputes Report.
85%
Of construction disputes are successfully resolved through mediation without escalation to litigation, according to industry statistics.
50%
Of business deals fall apart during the formal due diligence stage, often due to buyers uncovering undisclosed issues according to industry research.
58%
Of contractors surveyed reported having to file a mechanics lien to secure payment, according to a national construction payments survey.

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