Zachary T. Smith concentrates his practice in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. He represents owners, design professionals, developers and other construction professionals on matters involving project development, construction defects, contract drafting and negotiation, as well as dispute avoidance and resolution.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Smith worked as a law clerk at a South Florida commercial litigation firm assisting partners with tasks such as drafting and composing motions, demand letters, notice letters and complaints. He also has extensive experience in conducting legal research and providing case law analysis.
During law school, Mr. Smith was a member of the University of Miami Law Review. He was awarded the coveted CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Property & Insurance Law and Policy by the University.
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Florida
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- English
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- Siegfried Rivera
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- Boston University
- B.A. | Political Science
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- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
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- CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Property & Insurance Law and Policy
- University of Miami
- The Florida Bar
- Member
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- Website
- Zachary T. Smith’s Website Profile
- Website
- Siegfried Rivera Website
- Blog
- Florida Construction Lawyer Blog
- Article by Michael Clark in today’s Daily Business Review: “Certified Question to High Court: Do Original Arbitration Provisions Apply to Subsequent Homebuyers?”
2 March 2021 - Ruling Clarifies What Constitutes Construction of Property Improvement Under Florida’s Statute of Repose for Defect Claims
12 February 2021 - Surety Can Use Defaulting General Contractor to Complete Project Without Owner’s Concurrence
5 February 2021
- Blog
- Florida HOA Lawyer Blog
- Florida Condominium Association Director Term Limits Don’t Apply Until 2026
3 March 2021 - Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling: Community Associations Can Take Owners to Court Without Completing Arbitration”
24 February 2021 - Charges Against Former Marco Island City Councilman for Condo Election Fraud Demonstrate Need for Careful Oversight of Association Elections
22 February 2021
- Blog
- Florida Real Estate Lawyer Blog
- Reports in New York Times, Other Major News Outlets Document Miami’s Post-Pandemic Surge in Business Relocations
16 February 2021 - Firm’s Real Estate Practice Group Represents Seller in Sale of Monty’s Coconut Grove
11 February 2021 - Oscar Rivera Co-Authors Article for ABA Probate & Property Magazine: “Navigating Early Termination Clauses in Commercial Leases”
10 November 2020
