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

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

2 hours

Program Details

2025-11-21 13:00:00

2025-11-21 13:00:00

2h CLE Credits

2025-11-21 13:00:00

2 hours

Program Details

2025-11-21 13:00:00

Program Details

2025-11-21 13:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2025-11-21 13:00:00

2 hours

Course Overview

Navigating Commercial Real Estate Disputes and Construction Risks

2025-11-21 13:00:00

Participants will learn due diligence strategies, contract drafting techniques, and construction management practices to prevent costly disputes in Florida commercial real estate transactions.

Format

CLE Credit

2h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2

Key topics that will be covered

01
Due Diligence
Proper due diligence can prevent 75-80% of commercial real estate litigation.
02
Contract Drafting
Include survival language, attorney’s fees provisions, and clear termination rights.
03
Environmental Review
Phase One, Two, and Three environmental studies protect against costly remediation liability.
04
Construction Pricing
Understand cost plus fee, guaranteed maximum price, and fixed price structures.
05
Lien Management
Track lower-tier payments and lien waivers to keep properties free of claims.
06
Early ADR
Pre-suit mediation clauses help resolve expensive disputes before going to court.

Program schedule

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Commercial Real Estate Contract Pitfalls and Litigation Strategies

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. RosnerGary S. Rosner
Adam E. RichardsAdam E. Richards
clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Construction and Renovation Best Practices in Florida

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. RosnerGary S. Rosner
Adam E. RichardsAdam E. Richards
Gary S. Rosner

Gary S. Rosner

Moritt Hock & Hamroff

Adam E. Richards

Adam E. Richards

Dickinson Wright

Gary S. Rosner

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

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.
Gary S. Rosner

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

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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TN2.0
TX2.0
VT2.0
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