Stearns, Roberts & Guttentag, LLC - Deerfield Beach, FL
Stearns, Roberts and Guttentag, LLC is a premier construction law firm in Deerfield Beach, Florida, providing board certified representation in construction litigation, lien claims, contract drafting, and dispute resolution across South Florida.
Comprehensive Construction Law and Litigation in South Florida
The construction industry operates within a demanding framework of tight deadlines, complex contracts, and strict statutory regulations. When disputes arise or contracts require drafting, having board certified legal representation is crucial. Located at 805 East Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Stearns, Roberts and Guttentag, LLC provides top-tier legal guidance to general contractors, subcontractors, project developers, commercial property owners, and material suppliers throughout Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties.
With more than seven decades of combined legal experience, the firm attorneys understand both the operational realities of the job site and the procedural intricacies of Florida courts. Senior attorneys at the firm are Florida Bar board certified in construction law, an honor achieved by only a small fraction of practitioners in the state. Whether you need to hire an attorney for pre-construction contract review or need a lawyer urgently to address an active stop-work order or payment default, Stearns, Roberts and Guttentag delivers focused, assertive advocacy.
Construction Contracts and Project Counsel
Preventive legal strategy is the foundation of every successful building project. Clear and comprehensive agreements prevent costly delays and minimize litigation risks. As seasoned contract lawyers, the attorneys assist clients throughout the lifecycle of commercial and residential building endeavors. The firm drafts, negotiates, and analyzes standard industry agreements, such as AIA contracts, as well as customized developer and trade subcontracts. By identifying risk allocation issues, indemnification traps, and dispute resolution clauses upfront, the practice ensures that client rights remain protected long before groundbreaking.
Construction Litigation and Business Disputes
When negotiations fail and courtroom intervention becomes necessary, assertive advocacy is essential. As experienced business litigation lawyers, the firm defends and prosecutes complex commercial disputes before state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation forums. Their trial attorneys handle defect claims, scope-of-work modifications, acceleration damages, delayed performance disputes, and wrongful contract terminations. Acting as dedicated commercial real estate lawyers, they resolve land development challenges, architectural discrepancies, and joint venture disagreements that threaten major development initiatives.
Florida Construction Liens and Bond Claims
Navigating Florida statutory lien laws under Chapter 713 requires strict precision, as missing a single deadline can extinguish valuable payment rights. Serving as knowledgeable business and real estate lawyers, the team helps contractors, suppliers, and property owners enforce or defend against mechanics liens. The firm prepares and serves notices to owner, records claims of lien, and prosecutes lien foreclosure actions. Additionally, the team routinely resolves Miller Act and public construction payment and performance bond claims on municipal, state, and federal infrastructure projects.
Why Construction Professionals Rely on the Firm
Construction professionals choose to find a lawyer with Stearns, Roberts and Guttentag because of their deep industry background and peer-recognized credentials. Partner Michael E. Stearns brings unique hands-on insight as a Florida certified building contractor with a degree in building construction, bridging the gap between practical site management and complex statutory analysis. When disputes emerge, the firm prioritizes practical, cost-effective solutions through strategic mediation and arbitration, while remaining fully prepared to try cases to verdict.
Contact the Deerfield Beach Construction Attorneys
Do not allow contractual vulnerabilities or payment conflicts to derail your construction enterprise. Reach out to Stearns, Roberts and Guttentag, LLC in Deerfield Beach at (954) 570-8999 to consult an experienced construction law attorney and safeguard your project investments.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the eastern part of Deerfield Beach, on the major East Hillsboro Boulevard arterial, situated between Northeast 6th Avenue and Northeast 9th Avenue.
Building Location
The office is housed in a beautifully maintained, freestanding commercial office building built in 2002, featuring stunning Mediterranean architecture and professionally landscaped grounds with tall Royal Palm trees.
Parking Details
The property provides ample, free on-site surface parking directly adjacent to the building for the convenience of clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 48 (Eastbound); nearest stop is at Hillsboro Boulevard/Northeast 6th Avenue.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk through the main entrance of this freestanding commercial office building. The firm's offices are situated on the ground floor, offering convenient, direct-access entry.