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Five Things to Consider Before Qualifying an Additional Construction Business in Florida
Florida contractors: putting your license on another construction company is more than a business arrangement—it carries real responsibility.


Florida Court Gives Contractors a Hard Reminder: Miss a 20-Day Lien Show-CauseDeadline and You May Lose the Lien
A new Florida appellate decision serves as an important warning for contractors: negotiating a payment dispute does not stop the clock on your construction lien rights. Stein v. Reynolds Ventures, Inc. shows why contractors must take statutory lien deadlines seriously—and how failing to act in time can cost valuable leverage, even when payment is still owed.


August is National Make-A-Will Month: Why Putting It Off Could Be the Biggest Mistake You Never Intended to Make
Discover why every Florida adult should have a will. Learn how estate planning protects your loved ones and why National Make-A-Will Month is the perfect time to start.


Daniel Kersey Earns Florida Bar Board Certification in Construction Law
Smith Campbell is proud to announce that equity member Daniel Kersey has earned Board Certification in Construction Law from The Florida Bar, effective August 1, 2026. This significant professional achievement places Daniel among a select group of Florida attorneys. Of the 97,865 attorneys currently eligible to practice law in the state, only 493 are Board Certified in Construction Law. Daniel is the only Board Certified Construction Law attorney based in Lake County. What Do


Smith Campbell P.A. Names Daniel J. Kersey Equity Shareholder and Director
Smith Campbell Attorneys at Law announces Daniel J. Kersey as an Equity Member of the Board of Directors. A respected commercial litigation attorney, Daniel joins founding shareholders Phil Smith and Christina Campbell in firm leadership, reflecting continued growth and commitment to client-focused legal representation throughout Central Florida.


What kinds of disputes do you handle most frequently (e.g. breach of contract, construction, business disputes, fiduciary duty)?
I focus my practice on resolving complex commercial disputes, with a significant emphasis on the construction industry. More than half of...


What Are the Likely Costs of Litigation and How Do Lawyers Bill for It?
If you’re facing a lawsuit—or thinking about filing one—there’s a question that comes up right after “How long will this take?” It’s “How...


What Is the Typical Process and Timeline if My Construction Dispute Goes to Arbitration?
If you’re in the middle of a commercial construction dispute in Florida, you might assume you’re headed for court. Then you read the...


What is the typical process and timeline if my business or I go to litigation?
If you or your business are staring down a lawsuit in Florida, you’re probably wondering two things: How long is this going to take, and...
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