{"id":5757,"date":"2026-10-30T07:38:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T07:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/contractor-litigation-attorney\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:13:34","slug":"contractor-litigation-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/contractor-litigation-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Contractor Litigation Attorney in Tampa | Ayala Law PA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5755\" alt=\"Unoccupied construction site with partially framed walls, stacked lumber, and building materials.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unoccupied-construction-site-with-partially-framed-walls-sta-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unoccupied-construction-site-with-partially-framed-walls-sta-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unoccupied-construction-site-with-partially-framed-walls-sta-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unoccupied-construction-site-with-partially-framed-walls-sta-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unoccupied-construction-site-with-partially-framed-walls-sta-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/unoccupied-construction-site-with-partially-framed-walls-sta-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Construction Litigation | Tampa and Hillsborough County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Contractor Litigation Help for Tampa Builders and Subcontractors<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ayala Law PA focuses on construction disputes for businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area, including unpaid work, lien foreclosure and construction contract fraud.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A contractor litigation attorney represents contractors, subcontractors, owners and businesses when a construction project becomes a payment, lien or contract dispute. This page explains what that work covers, how Florida construction disputes move, and what to expect. Ayala Law PA serves businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Contractor Litigation Attorney Handles<\/h2>\n<p>A contractor litigation attorney handles disputes over money, work and contract terms that may end up in court or arbitration. The client can be a contractor, a subcontractor, a property owner or another business with a construction contract in dispute.<\/p>\n<p>Common situations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A general contractor who has not been paid for completed work.<\/li>\n<li>A subcontractor waiting on payment from a general contractor.<\/li>\n<li>An owner disputing charges, delays or defective work.<\/li>\n<li>A business whose construction contract has stalled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on construction litigation, commercial litigation, contract disputes, business litigation, shareholder disputes, real estate litigation and international trade litigation. Construction matters may proceed in Florida state courts or in arbitration, depending on the contract.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an unpaid invoice or a looming lien deadline has your Tampa Bay project stalled, book a case evaluation with our team and bring your contract records. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/three-adults-sit-around-a-desk-in-a-professional-office-deep-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Three adults sit around a desk in a professional office, deep in a serious legal consultation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Construction Law Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Construction law sits where contract law, payment rules and Florida&#8217;s lien statute meet. Most construction disputes fall into a few groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Payment and pay application disputes<\/li>\n<li>Change orders and scope disputes<\/li>\n<li>Delay claims<\/li>\n<li>Defective or incomplete work<\/li>\n<li>Contract termination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The paperwork often frames the dispute. The written contract, change orders, pay applications and project emails show what was agreed and what was done. If the contract requires written approval for changes, that approval record matters.<\/p>\n<p>Some contracts send disputes to arbitration. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Florida&#8217;s arbitration statute, \u00a7 682.02<\/a>, a written agreement to arbitrate existing or future disputes is valid and enforceable. The exception is a ground that exists in law or equity for revoking a contract.<\/p>\n<h2>Construction Liens and Lien Foreclosure in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>A construction lien is a claim against the property where work or materials were provided. Lien foreclosure is the court process used to enforce a valid lien against that property.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s construction lien rules are in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lien notice and filing deadlines are strict. Acting early protects your options. Owners can also review a lien filed against their property and decide whether it can be challenged.<\/p>\n<p>Lawsuit deadlines are a separate issue. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Florida&#8217;s limitations statute, \u00a7 95.11<\/a>, an action founded on the design, planning, or construction of an improvement to real property generally must be commenced within four years, running from the date the authority having jurisdiction issues a temporary certificate of occupancy, a certificate of occupancy, or a certificate of completion, or the date of abandonment of construction if not completed, whichever date is earliest. For a latent defect, the time runs from when the defect is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence. In any event, the action must be commenced within 7 years after the earliest of those dates. That four-year period starts at the earliest temporary certificate of occupancy, certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion or abandonment date. When the action involves a latent defect, the four-year period instead runs from when the defect is found or should have been found through reasonable diligence. The seven-year outer limit runs from the earliest of those dates and has no latent-defect exception. The statute also sets an outer limit of seven years. The timing depends on the facts of each project.<\/p>\n<h2>Construction Contract Fraud and Payment Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>A payment dispute says money is owed for work done. Construction contract fraud alleges deception, such as billing for work never performed or misstating materials or costs.<\/p>\n<p>The claim type changes the approach. Fraud claims require proof of what was said or done and what the other side knew. Payment claims focus more on what was agreed and what was delivered.<\/p>\n<p>A promise of future action may also constitute a fraudulent misrepresentation if the plaintiff can demonstrate that the person promising did so with no intention of performing or with a positive intention not to perform, as the Third District Court of Appeal explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2448351\/opinion\/Opinion_2023-0673.pdf\">Frutafino, S.A.S. v. Dole Chile, S.A.<\/a>. A promise about future action can still be fraud. <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2448351\/opinion\/Opinion_2023-0673.pdf\">Frutafino v. Dole Chile<\/a> recognizes that a promise can be fraudulent if the person made it with no intention of performing.<\/p>\n<p>Records that often support these claims include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Invoices and pay requests<\/li>\n<li>Bank and payment records<\/li>\n<li>Emails and text messages<\/li>\n<li>Site logs and daily reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One dispute can include both a payment claim and a lien claim at the same time.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Construction Dispute Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A construction dispute usually moves from review to negotiation, then to mediation, arbitration or court. Here is the typical path:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake and case evaluation.<\/strong> We review the contract, lien notices and project timeline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We identify the claims and defenses the records support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand letters and negotiation.<\/strong> Many disputes settle before any filing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mediation or arbitration.<\/strong> This happens if the contract requires it or the parties agree.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation.<\/strong> This may include lien foreclosure and collection of a judgment in Florida courts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Florida&#8217;s mediation statute, \u00a7 44.102<\/a>, a court must refer a filed money damages case to mediation when one party asks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a> reads: &#8220;(2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court: (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless: 1.&#8221; This applies if that party is willing and able to pay the costs or the costs can be fairly divided between the parties. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a> reads: &#8220;(2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court: (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless: 1.&#8221; Some exceptions apply, including debt collection actions and cases where the parties agreed to binding arbitration.<\/p>\n<p>Timelines vary. They depend on the contract, the records and the court or arbitral schedule.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on construction litigation along with its other listed practice areas. Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. Support staff handle the office work that supports each matter.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach starts with the paperwork. We review the contract, change orders, pay applications and lien notices before recommending a path. That review shapes whether the next step is a demand letter, mediation, arbitration or a court filing.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Serving Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City and Temple Terrace<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA serves businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and the wider Tampa Bay area. Our office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Florida law also controls where a case is filed. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Florida&#8217;s venue statute, \u00a7 47.011<\/a>, an action must be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. This section does not apply to actions against nonresidents. Hillsborough County matters often involve local property, so venue is part of the early review.<\/p>\n<p>Some matters may be referred to another lawyer or firm. If that applies to your matter, we will tell you.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Contractor Litigation<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to file a lawsuit to get paid?<\/summary><p>No. Many disputes resolve through demand letters, negotiation or mediation before any filing. Some disputes still end up in court.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does a contract lawyer cost?<\/summary><p>Fees are discussed during the case evaluation. Contact the firm to ask about your specific matter.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I am a subcontractor waiting on a general contractor?<\/summary><p>You may have lien and contract options under Chapter 713 and your subcontract. Acting early on deadlines protects those options.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I gather before I call?<\/summary><p>Gather the contract, change orders, pay applications, lien notices, invoices and key emails. Bring them to the case evaluation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a construction lien the same as a lawsuit?<\/summary><p>No. A lien secures a claim against property. Foreclosure is the court process used to enforce it.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wooden-gavel-resting-on-a-round-surface-beside-folders-on-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden gavel resting on a round sound block beside case folders on a courtroom table, shot from above.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Construction Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If an unpaid invoice or a lien deadline has your Tampa Bay project stalled, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">book a case evaluation<\/a> with our team or call (305) 570-2208. Bring your contract and project records, and we will go through what they show.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ayala Law PA. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Construction Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract-First Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the contract, change orders, payment applications and project records to identify what was agreed and what was actually done.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in plain language, including demand letters, negotiation and mediation, so you can decide how to move forward.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Litigation When Needed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a dispute cannot be resolved informally, we prepare and litigate the case in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for Our Clients&#x27; Teams<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team works with your office staff and project managers to organize documents and keep the case moving.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Don&#x27;t Let a Payment Dispute Sit<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction disputes often involve notices, deadlines and paperwork that are easy to overlook. Contact us early so we can review your records before options narrow.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Construction Matters We Handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contractor and Subcontractor Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over unpaid invoices, scope of work, delays, defective work and termination between general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction Contract Fraud<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims involving misrepresentation, concealed costs or false payment requests in connection with a construction contract.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Commercial and Real Estate Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contract, real estate and business disputes that arise alongside a construction project, from breach claims to property-related conflicts.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Eduardo A. Maura About Your Construction Dispute<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Call (305) 570-2208 or Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Call (305) 570-2208 or Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contractor litigation attorney serving Tampa and Hillsborough County. 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