Montesino Law - Miami, FL

Dedicated Construction Lien and Payment Advocacy in Miami

In Florida's fast-paced commercial and residential development sectors, delayed payments, improper backcharges, and contractual disputes can threaten the solvency of construction businesses. Montesino Law was founded specifically to protect the financial interests of those who build Florida. Situated in the Waterford District at 5201 Waterford District Drive in Miami, the firm represents general contractors, trade subcontractors, material suppliers, and design professionals throughout Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and across the state of Florida. Grounded in a client-centric philosophy, the practice provides aggressive, practical advocacy that secures payments and resolves construction controversies efficiently.

When payment disputes arise on a job site, finding an attorney who understands both Florida statutory deadlines and real-world construction operations is vital. Founding attorney Armando Montesino brings a unique blend of practical jobsite experience, formal accounting training, and elite legal education from Notre Dame Law School. Before practicing law, he worked in the construction trades mixing thin-set, painting, and installing insulation, followed by a decade as a corporate accountant and financial analyst. Whether you need to hire an attorney to prepare a timely Notice to Owner or find a lawyer who can prosecute a construction lien foreclosure in state court, Montesino Law speaks the language of construction and business.

Comprehensive Construction and Business Law Practice Areas

As skilled business and real estate lawyers, the attorneys at Montesino Law provide focused legal services across all phases of Florida construction projects:

• Florida construction lien law: Advising contractors and materialmen on strict compliance with Florida Statutes Chapter 713, ensuring statutory notices, contractor affidavits, and claims of lien are executed flawlessly.
• Notice to Owner and deadline compliance: Managing critical statutory timelines, including the mandatory 45-day Notice to Owner requirement and the 90-day deadline for recording claims of lien.
• Construction lien foreclosure and defense: Prosecuting court actions to foreclose on recorded construction liens and defending property owners and developers against invalid or fraudulent lien claims.
• Payment bond claims on public projects: Enforcing payment rights against surety companies on public infrastructure and institutional construction projects governed by Florida Little Miller Act statutes.
• Contract lawyers and construction agreements: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating master subcontracts, change order protocols, pay-if-paid clauses, and indemnity provisions for commercial real estate lawyers.
• Business litigation lawyers and dispute resolution: Representing construction companies in mediation, arbitration, breach of contract litigation, and delay damage claims.

Preserving Statutory Rights Before Deadlines Expire

Under Florida law, construction lien rights are governed by unforgiving statutory deadlines. Missing the 45-day cutoff for serving a Notice to Owner or failing to record a Claim of Lien within 90 days of final furnishing permanently forfeits legal security. When contractors need an attorney urgently to protect unpaid retainage or assert emergency payment rights on a troubled project, Montesino Law acts immediately, auditing project documentation and executing legally sound filings to maximize settlement leverage.

Bilingual Advocacy Rooted in Real Construction Insight

Headquartered at 5201 Waterford District Drive, Suite 800, minutes from Miami International Airport, Montesino Law combines accessible statewide representation with deep local insight. With complete fluency in English and Spanish, attorney Armando Montesino provides clear, transparent legal strategies that demystify complex construction statutes. By uniting hands-on trade experience with financial acumen, Montesino Law remains a trusted advocate for Florida's construction industry.