We are pleased to announce that Lenny Ortiz will be honored as Section Chair of the Year for his role as the Chair of Construction Law Section at the Broward County Bar Association Annual Installation Dinner on June 20, 2013.Continue Reading

Taylor & Ortiz is excited to announce its brand new Facebook Page which can be found at the link below.  We hope this will create a new and interactive method for existing and potential clients to learn more about our firm. https://www.facebook.com/#!/TaylorandOrtiz    Continue Reading

We are pleased to announce that Taylor & Ortiz, P.A. will be one of the sponsors at the annual Young Constuctors Forum (“YCF”) Golf Tournament that will take place on May 17, 2013 at Doral Golf & Resort Spa.  Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.  The YCF functions as a forum in which anyone can network, socialize, and exchange ideas with...Continue Reading

GMPF Framing, LLC, v. Villages at Lake Lilly Associates, LLC, 2012 WL 5364649 (Fla. 5th DCA November 2, 2012). Holding:  Award of attorney fees under Section 713.29 was premature where contractor had pending claims to be resolved. Facts:  GMPF Framing (“Contractor”) recorded a claim of lien on property owned by Villages at Lake Lilly (“Owner”). ...Continue Reading

Continental Casualty Company v. A. W. Baylor Versapanel Plastering, Inc., 37 Fla. L. Weekly D2167 (Fla. 5th DCA October 12, 2012). Holding:  Section 713.29 controlled subcontractor’s entitlement to attorney fees on payment bond claim. Facts:  Continental Casualty Company (“Surety”) furnished a payment bond under Section 713.23, to Aviation Constructors, Inc. (“Contractor”) for a large commercial...Continue Reading

We are pleased to announce that the next Broward Bar Construction Committee Meeting has been scheduled for December 6, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.  There is no charge to attend the meeting which will include a CLE approved presentation on “Water Intrusion” and lunch will be provided courtesy of Scientific Expert Analysis. Location: Norma B. Howard Conference...Continue Reading

Zofia Rhodes v. Newport Building and Construction, Inc., 37 Fla. L. Weekly D1091 (Fla. 2d DCA May 4, 2012). Holding:  Trial court erred in entering lien foreclosure judgment where owners paid off arbitration award. Facts:  Newport Building was hired to build a waterfront residence.  Newport filed a lien and filed a lawsuit after Owners withheld...Continue Reading

We are pleased to announce that Taylor & Ortiz, P.A. will be joining the South Florida Associated General Contractors and Young Constructors Forum in a Mock Mediation Presentation which has been scheduled for October 11, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend the meeting.  This presentation will provide audience members the...Continue Reading

The Cool Guys, LLC v. Jomar Properties, LLC, 37 Fla. L. Weekly D574 (Fla. 4th DCA March 7, 2012). Holding:  Contractor’s transfer bond claim barred where it was filed more than two years after lien was transferred to bond. Facts:  In February 2007, Cool Guys recorded a claim of lien for air conditioning work.   The...Continue Reading

Griswold Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. v. Reddick, LLC, 37 Fla. L. Weekly D869 (Fla. 1st DCA April 12, 2012). Holding:  Indemnity provision in lease for pump truck was unenforceable pursuant to Section 725.06, Florida Statutes. Facts:  Griswold leased a pump truck from Pumpco to deliver cement to a residential construction project.  Pumpco completed and gave...Continue Reading