Representing clients throughout the state of Florida in the areas of Construction and Commercial Law and Litigation
Construction Law and Litigation
Worman & Sheffler, P.A. is a well-established law firm located in central Florida with a particular practice emphasis on the construction industry throughout the state of Florida. The firm’s partners, Robert Worman and Scott Sheffler, represent contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and materials suppliers in a wide range of construction matters including, but not limited to, contract negotiation, preparation and enforcement of Construction Liens, Payment Bond claims, contract enforcement and collection of construction funds due our clients through a variety of processes including Mediation, Arbitration, and litigation in both state and Federal Court litigation. Our focus is to provide aggressive representation for our clients. We are committed to excellence and have a reputation for having the highest ethical and professional standards, as exemplified through the firm’s AV rating from the industry-recognized Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings system.
The firm’s partners, Robert Worman and Scott Sheffler have vast legal knowledge in handling the intricacies of complex construction negotiations and disputes. We have substantial experience and a history of successful and notable cases in all aspects of construction law.
Common Legal Issues We Handle
The highly specialized practice area of construction law is a rapidly changing field, and we remain current with all legislation and industry trends to best serve our clients. Our clients engage in a broad spectrum of commercial projects and can encounter a variety of legal issues. Some of our legal services include:
- Acquisition and land development.
- Contract formation and negotiations for public and private entities.
- Preparation of bid contracts and the handling of bid protests.
- Compliance issues with federal, state, and local ordinances and zoning laws.
- Shareholder and partnership contracts and disputes.
- Resolution of insurance claims.
- Counsel for compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Counsel for risk management and environmental issues.
- Intellectual property claims.
- Resolution of construction liens and bond claims.
- The handling of disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation, or appeals.
Worman & Sheffler, P.A. works closely with our clients from the initial drafting of bid contracts to the settling of disputes in the post construction phase.
Commercial and Business Law
As corporate business attorneys, Worman & Sheffler, P.A. offers individualized and personalized service for clients in need of commercial and business law counsel and representation. For entrepreneurs starting a business or seasoned business owners, we guide our clients through business formation, business operations, and dispute resolution. The foundation and success of any business venture is the skillful negotiation, strategy, and execution of contracts for real estate purchasing or leasing, employee and vendor agreements, franchise agreements, insurance, and financing contracts. We offer oversight in corporate governance matters such as drafting founders’ agreements, operating agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and partnership agreements to clearly define their roles and responsibilities. When the time comes to transfer ownership of a business, we protect our clients’ rights while we finalize the transaction. Worman & Sheffler, P.A. has routinely represented business clients in such commercial matters as breach of contract claims, commercial debt collection, secured transactions, real property disputes, enforcement of Noncompetition Agreements, Replevin, matters involving Injunctive Relief, Garnishments, Attachments, Business Tort claims, Franchise disputes, and Commercial landlord/tenant law and litigation through mediation, arbitration, and aggressive litigation, including cases on appeal before Florida and Federal Appellate courts.
We are Experienced Trial Lawyers that Protect the Interests of our Clients in Construction and Business Law Claims
The Law Firm of Worman & Sheffler, P.A. can meet your legal needs in all construction and commercial business matters. To learn more about our firm and our history of getting results for our clients, call for a consultation at 407-843-5353 or 888-279-3811 (toll-free). Our office is in Maitland, Florida, and we represent clients throughout the state of Florida.
