Larry R. Leiby

Larry R. Leiby

Malka & Kravitz, P.A.
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Construction Law, Gov & Administrative Law
  • Florida
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Biography

Mr. Leiby has practiced construction law in Florida since 1973. He is board certified by the Florida Bar in construction law. He was the founder and first chairman of the Florida Bar Construction Law Committee. In 2008 he was awarded the lifetime achievement award by the Florida Bar Construction Law Committee. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell in construction law. He wrote the Florida Br Construction Law Manual published by Thompson Reuters West, which is also on-line in Westlaw.

Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Of Counsel
Malka & Kravitz, P.A.
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Adjunct Professor - Construction Law
Florida International University College of Law
- Current
Arbitrator
American Arbitration Association
- Current
Arbitrator of construction cases
Of Counsel
Leiby Stearns and Robert, PA
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Shareholder
Leiby Stearns and Roberts, PA
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Shareholder
Leiby Ferencik Libanoff and Brandt, PA
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Partner
Leiby and Elder, PA
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Partner
Kavanaugh and Leiby
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Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D.
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University of Miami
B.A. | Music Business
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Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Florida Bar Construction Law Committee
Excellence in Construction Education Award
Florida Institute of Technology
Register of Preeminent Lawyers - Construction Law
Martindale Hubbel
Leonard A. Weiss Legislative Achievement Award
American Subcontractors Association
Promotion of changes to Florida Mechanics Lien law
Professional Associations
American Bar Assn. ADR section
member
- Current
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Association for Conflict Resolution
member, commercial section
- Current
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American Bar Assn. Forum on the Construction Industry
member
- Current
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Florida State Bar  # 163274
Member
- Current
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Florida Bar Construction Law Certification Committee
Member
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Activities: Chair, 2006-07
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Associated Builders and Contractors FEC
Director
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Florida Bar Construction Law Committee
Chair
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Activities: Founder and first chair. Still a member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
How to Comply with Florida Statute 558: Current Challenges and Future Changes
Florida Bar Journal
Florida Construction Law Manual
Thomson Reuters West Publishing
Florida Construction Lien and Payment Bond Primer
Builders Notice Corporation
Contractual Indemnity for Your Own Negligence - What Year is it?
Florida Bar Journal
Construction Lien and Contracts chapters - Contractor's Manual
Associated Builders and Contractors
1998 Changes to the Florida Construction Lien Law
Florida Bar Journal
Licensing for Construction: A Legal Mechanism of Control
Construction Law Press, London, UK
Survey of Construction Law
Nova Southeastern University Law Reveiw
Bid Mistakes - When Does It Matter? What Can Be Done?
Stetson Law Review
Certifications
Circuit Court Certified Mediator
Florida Supreme Court
Construction Law Expert
Florida Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
1300 Sawgrass Corp. Parkway
Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323
Fax: (954) 514-0984
Fax: (954) 514-0985