Florida Board Certified Construction Law Expert Charles Jimerson lectures on the typical payment process associated with a construction project. The first part of the lecture focuses on the documents required in order to effectuate payment, the timing of payment and challenges faced with subcontractor cash flow. The second part of the lecture focuses on the conditions precedent to payment such as pay applications, payment certifications and payment affidavits. Releases, project closeout requirements and payment related contractual clauses are discussed. Lastly, the impact of retainage on the construction process is analyzed.

Every partner at Jimerson & Cobb is a Florida Board Certified Construction Lawyer. When it comes to construction litigation, Jimerson & Cobb has represented local, regional, and national companies throughout the industry, including owners, residential and commercial real estate developers, construction general contractors, special trade contractors and subcontractors, design professionals, architects, engineers and materials suppliers. We have litigated construction claims in state and federal courts and in a variety of arbitration forums.

The following is an overview of what services Jimerson & Cobb’s construction law team regularly provides:

Construction litigation (lien foreclosure and priority, prompt payment law, change order disputes, retainage disputes, surety claims, delay claims, defect claims)
Administrative representation in licensure and permitting matters
Construction contract drafting and review
Interruptions and cessation of work
Change order negotiation, including scope disputes
Property damage claims
Warranty and punch list administration representation
Collections and issues pertaining to payment outside of lien/bond law
Creditors’ rights in bankruptcy
Defective construction and design claims
Time-related damage claims including delay, acceleration, and lost productivity
Differing site condition issues
Environmental disputes
Construction lien noticing, recording and lien waivers/releases
Private construction project bond claims
Public construction project bond claims
Minority business certification and denial appeal
Construction insurance coverage disputes

Jimerson & Cobb attorneys are able to assist with all phases of a construction project, from design and planning, to contract negotiation, preparation, bidding and review, construction, E&O defense, insurance coverage counseling and claims, project close out, surety/bond issues, litigation, and dispute avoidance and resolution. Our litigation focus keeps in mind overall business goals in the construction process and have your company’s risk minimized in the event a dispute arises. Jimerson & Cobb has the experience and knowledge necessary to help clients identify and avoid potential problems so that their construction projects proceed smoothly. For more information about our practice, or to discuss your legal concerns with a lawyer who understands construction law, contact our offices today. See more at: http://www.jimersoncobb.com/what-we-do/construction-law/#sthash.dohfnLQ2.dpuf