Steven D. Long

Represented a national architectural firm in a suit initiated by a South Florida school board alleging breach of contract and professional liability negligence. Successfully defeated the school boards contention that a strict liability standard should be applied to errors and omissions claims. Obtained a defense verdict on the only contested liability issue. Obtained verdict on behalf of a sub-contractor on claim for construction fees after a five-day jury trial in Jacksonville, Florida. Jury awarded full amount of claimed damages, resulting in complete recovery, including attorneys fees and costs. Also prevailed on counterclaim by the defense for alleged project abandonment. Successfully arbitrated a case on behalf of a site contractor involving liquidated damages and governmental authority approval issues. Represented a general contractor in construction defect litigation against a local School Board which was successfully mediated while negotiating with the School Board and numerous third party defendants (subcontractors and insurance carriers) to reach a favorable resolution on behalf of the client. Currently represents a nationwide student housing developer, providing counsel regarding Public Private Partnership financing, development and construction agreements, project development, administration and associated dispute resolution and litigation. Currently represents civil contractors in relation to contracting, project administration and dispute resolution on multi-million dollar projects for the Florida Department of Transportation.