Hayes & Newman, PL - Orlando, FL

Strategic Construction and Commercial Litigation Counsel in Central Florida

Commercial enterprise and real estate development in Florida move at a rapid pace, bringing substantial opportunities alongside significant contractual and operational hazards. Situated in Downtown Orlando, Hayes and Newman, PL provides decisive legal advocacy for prime contractors, subcontractors, project owners, material suppliers, and design professionals. When project deadlines falter, payments stall, or legal liabilities threaten corporate viability, you need a lawyer urgently who understands the nuanced details of Florida construction statutes and courtroom litigation. The firm combines deep industry knowledge with assertive dispute resolution tactics across state and federal courts.

Comprehensive Construction Contract Drafting and Review

Risk mitigation begins long before ground is broken on any commercial building site. Serving as seasoned contract lawyers, the attorneys at Hayes and Newman, PL negotiate, draft, and scrutinize essential project documentation. From standard AIA agreements and customized prime contracts to complex master subcontracts and purchase orders, the firm crafts enforceable terms that distribute risk fairly and shield clients from unanticipated liabilities.

Should discrepancies arise regarding scope changes, unforeseen site conditions, or design revisions, their proactive approach helps parties resolve disagreements through negotiation before they disrupt progress. Clients who seek to hire an attorney early in the procurement phase consistently preserve project profitability and avoid protracted disputes.

Vigorous Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution

When informal negotiations fail, business owners need formidable trial advocates to protect their capital and reputation. Operating as dedicated business litigation lawyers, the team manages complex commercial disagreements involving breach of contract, business torts, partnership disputes, and corporate dissolutions. Rosemary Hayes brings over three decades of dispute experience, serving as a respected construction arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association panel.

The firm frequently handles crucial construction dispute matters, including:

• Enforcement and defense of Florida construction liens and statutory notice requirements.
• Payment and performance bond claims under federal Miller Act and state Little Miller Act guidelines.
• Complex construction defect claims, delay damages, acceleration costs, and extra work disputes.
• Administrative proceedings and professional licensing matters before the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Commercial Real Estate Law and Appellate Practice

Beyond transactional and trial court representation, the practice collaborates closely with commercial real estate lawyers to address development conflicts, lease disagreements, and property purchase disputes. The firm also features distinguished appellate capabilities, with Florida Bar board certification in appellate practice and more than one hundred reported appellate opinions. When clients need to find a lawyer who can defend a favorable trial outcome or overturn an unjust lower court decision, Hayes and Newman, PL offers the intellectual depth required to succeed.

Whether you require strategic contract preparation, aggressive courtroom advocacy, or representation before an administrative board, their legal team stands prepared. Contact the Orlando office today to discuss your business and construction legal challenges.