Construction Lawyer and Owner's Representative

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Your architect has a lawyer too. Andrew V. Cobbe, P.A. represents business owners, developers, and homeowners through the whole construction process, from early planning to the final punch list and beyond. As a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer who is also a licensed Certified General Contractor, Andrew can serve both as your attorney and as your owner's representative on the project.

• Reviewing and negotiating design and construction contracts before you sign
• Making sure your contract protects you on price, schedule, allowances, change orders, and warranties
• Reviewing pay applications, lien releases, and sworn statements before you pay
• Keeping design professionals and contractors accountable during construction
• Managing closeout, punch lists, warranty claims, and lien exposure
• Resolving disputes, including defective work, delay, and contractor abandonment

An owner's representative looks after the owner's interests during design and construction: reviewing contracts, schedules, and payment requests, and holding the project team accountable.

Yes, it can happen. Under Florida's Construction Lien Law, an owner who pays the contractor without collecting proper lien releases can face liens from unpaid subcontractors and suppliers. Careful payment procedures reduce that risk.

Before signing the construction contract. Most disputes trace back to contract terms that could have been negotiated at the start.

Call (954) 501-4454 or email info@generalcontractorlawyer.com before you sign your next design or construction contract. Andrew V. Cobbe, P.A. is based in Weston and represents owners throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Read more about Andrew V. Cobbe