George has focused his practice in the construction industry for over 20 years. He routinely represents clients in matters such as litigation of delay, extra work claims, breach of contract actions, mining disputes, claims preparation, bid protests, OSHA matters, contract negotiation and drafting, and claims avoidance. George was previously an owner, officer and counsel to one of the largest heavy civil construction companies in Florida. In that capacity, he was responsible for contract negotiations, bid protests, owner and subcontractor relations, management of project managers and field superintendents, claims documentation and negotiation, loss control, and human resources. He is intimately familiar with the construction of roads, bridges, water and drainage systems, limerock mines, and landfills, and is personally acquainted with the management of many of the major parties involved in construction in the Southeastern United States, such as the Florida Department of Transportation, sureties, contractors, and suppliers. George is a member of the NUCA Construction Attorney's Forum and Meritas Construction Law Group. He has also argued before the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
Emory University, J.D., 1985
Auburn University, B.A. cum laude (Philosophy), 1982
Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law
Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
The Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law
Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, Florida (2008)
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Florida Super Lawyers, Construction Litigation
Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite, Construction
Tampa Bay Magazine's Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers
Florida
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida Department of Transportation Dispute Review Board
Florida Transportation Builders' Association
Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association
Hyde Park Preservation, Inc. (Past President, Past Director)
National Utility Contractors Association
Suncoast Utility Contractors Association
Underground Utility Contractors of Florida (General Counsel)
West Coast Roofing Contractors' Association
S&E Contractors, Inc. (Executive V.P./Owner) 1992-1995
Misener Marine Construction, Inc. (Corporate Counsel) 1985-1987
George has published more than 60 articles on construction law issues in various trade magazines. Issues addressed include: latent defects, over-zealous inspections, OSHA inspections, documentation of claims, venue, construction liens, surety bad faith, immunity, and bid protests.
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