lenny ortiz

owner

About

Lenny is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. Lenny has extensive experience in a wide range of construction claims and disputes representing owners, contractors, subcontractors, and surety companies. Lenny has also advised clients at every phase of the construction process including drafting contracts and preparing lien and bond claims. Lenny has lectured on various construction industry topics including AIA contracts, construction defects, and subcontractor/contractor relationships. Prior to private practice, Lenny also served as a Staff Attorney at the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee, Florida, from 2001-2002. Specialties: Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Country

united states

City

miami

Industry

law practice

Skill

litigation, construction law, commercial litigation, civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, legal writing, mediation, trials, contractors, arbitration, legal research, criminal law, construction, dispute, breach of contract, contract negotiation, trial practice, dispute resolution, appeals, claim, administrative law, board certified construction attorney, courts, environmental law

Experience

partner

taylor & ortiz p.a

2012-3 - 2013-8 · 1 yr 6 mos

* Partner of law firm specializing in construction litigation and commercial * litigation. Responsible for daily operations of law firm, maintaining litigation practice, and * business development and marketing. Lead counsel in recent bench trial resulting in award for * client on a construction contract and lien case.

partner

moore & lee

2010-8 - 2012-3 · 1 yr 8 mos

* Partner for the local office of a construction law firm based out of Virginia. Responsible * for daily operations of local office while maintaining practice consisting of contract drafting and * reviews, litigation in construction disputes, and litigation of commercial matters.

associate

smith currie & hancock

2005-1 - 2010-8 · 5 yrs 8 mos

* Extensive experience in a wide range of construction claims and disputes representing * owners, contractors, subcontractors and surety companies. Preparation and interpretation of * construction contracts. Second chair in jury trial which resulted in award exceeding one million * dollars for client in a breach of contract case. Lead counsel in bench trial which resulted in * significant award for client in construction contract case.

associate

leiby taylor stearns linkhorts & roberts

2002-9 - 2005-1 · 2 yrs 5 mos

* Litigation practice including contract claims, construction liens, surety bonds, and Florida * statutory compliance. Served as lead counsel in bench trial. Participated in mediation and * arbitration proceedings.

central staff attorney

florida supreme court

2001-8 - 2002-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Analyzed criminal writ petitions, civil writ petitions and attorney disciplinary cases. Conducted legal research, drafted legal memoranda and assisted in preparation of legal opinions.