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.

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 Does Board...

I focus my practice on resolving complex commercial disputes, with a significant emphasis on the construction industry. More than half of...