Best Law Firms in Florida for Litigation - Construction

Boyd & Jenerette is an experienced, forward thinking and diverse civil litigation law firm that represents public and private business organizations as well as insurance companies in litigation and transactional matters.

Founded in 1952, Boyd & Jenerette is now recognized for its credentials and leadership in civil litigation including insurance defense, construction defect defense, bad faith and coverage, workers’ compensation and appeals. While continuing this tradition, the firm is also identified as a leading civil litigation firm in the areas of commercial and business law.

The firm’s philosophy is to pursue a favorable resolution for every case, as early as possible and without further litigation. However, if early and favorable resolution is not possible, we will be prepared for trial.

The attorneys at Boyd & Jenerette are not only experienced litigators, but we are trial attorneys. Our partners have significant trial experience and are skilled in jury trials, bench trials and arbitration. Moreover, our appellate department provides valuable insight and assistance so that substantive issues are properly preserved for appellate review.

We practice in all state, federal, appellate, and workers’ compensation courts with offices in Florida and Georgia. Other state admissions include Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

For more information visit our website at www.boydjen.com

Since 1973, our firm has served businesses and individuals throughout the Tampa Bay region from offices in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa. We provide legal counsel and business guidance designed to help clients address challenges, make informed decisions, and plan for the future.

Our attorneys work across practice areas to assist clients with business formation and growth, day‑to‑day operations, transactions, disputes, and long‑term planning. By taking the time to understand each client’s goals and circumstances, we offer practical legal advice and responsive service tailored to their needs.

The firm represents a wide range of clients, from local entrepreneurs to national companies. Our clients include real estate developers, healthcare providers, accounting and engineering firms, commercial lenders, private equity funds, local governments, special districts, and individuals across Florida and beyond.

For more than four decades, Peckar & Abramson has focused its practice on construction law, serving clients across the industry with practical, business‑minded legal counsel. The firm is committed to efficiency, value, and responsive client service.

With more than 100 attorneys in 10 offices throughout the United States and affiliations worldwide, P&A supports clients on projects of all sizes and levels of complexity. The firm combines a strong national platform with a local approach, allowing attorneys to remain closely connected to the communities and markets they serve.

P&A represents clients in litigation and arbitration, while also working proactively to help avoid disputes, resolve issues early, and identify cost‑effective paths forward. The firm understands the operational, financial, and regulatory challenges inherent in construction projects. By working collaboratively—both internally and with clients—P&A develops strategies aligned with specific business objectives.

P&A’s construction-focused services extend beyond dispute resolution. The firm offers integrated legal support in areas that frequently intersect with construction and infrastructure projects, including construction transactions, corporate compliance and integrity, corporate law, cybersecurity, labor and employment, environmental law, government contracts, internal investigations, real estate, surety, and white‑collar criminal defense.

P&A is recognized by industry publications and organizations in the United States and internationally. Most important to the firm is the trust and long‑term relationships it builds with clients. P&A remains focused on delivering thoughtful, efficient, and effective legal services while keeping client needs at the forefront.

We offer experience, practical insight, and a strong commitment to client service in:

• Construction & Infrastructure
• Contracts, Project Documentation and Risk Management
• Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Construction Dispute Resolution
• Corporate Compliance and Integrity Counsel
• Corporate Law
• Employment Law and Practices
• Environmental Law
• Government Contracts
• Internal Investigations
• International Construction and Infrastructure
• Labor Law
• Power & Industrial Facilities/EPC
• ProjectNotice® for Construction Projects
• Public‑Private Partnerships
• Real Estate Law
• Securities Regulatory Litigation & Compliance
• Surety
• White Collar Criminal Defense

Rosenthal Law Group is a business law firm representing local and national clients across a broad range of business matters. The firm regularly serves as outside general counsel for companies that want ongoing legal guidance as their businesses grow and evolve.

The attorneys at the firm bring backgrounds in both law and business and advise clients on many types of business and commercial litigation matters. These include business torts, insurance coverage disputes, contract disputes, purchase and sale of businesses, changes in corporate structure, business dissolution, construction law and construction litigation, and commercial landlord‑tenant matters, including landlord rights and responsibilities. The firm also provides general corporate counsel to businesses throughout the state.

Rosenthal Law Group represents clients in corporate transactions, employment and consulting agreements, corporate reorganizations, appeals, and disputes involving businesses, corporations, and partnerships. The firm also handles breach of contract claims, tortious interference with contract, collections, and a wide range of employment and labor matters. Additional services include matters involving protection of trade secrets, real estate litigation, and contract negotiation.

Smith Hulsey & Busey is a long-established, full-service Florida business law firm. We have a proven track record of sound counsel, innovative problem solving and successful dispute resolution.

Our clients with national and international operations provide us experience in major transactions and dispute resolution throughout the world. As a result, we offer a depth of experience and expertise unparalleled in North Florida. Our clients value being able to obtain the very best legal services from us, with an efficiency not typical in larger firms.