Christopher J. Weiss

Christopher Weiss has been practicing law for over 40 years. Mr. Weiss is a board certified construction attorney. For 35 years, via amalgamation with Holland & Knight LLP, Mr. Weiss focused on Construction Law. Over the years, Mr. Weiss has handled numerous mediations involving construction law cases. Mr. Weiss founded his own mediation and construction boutique firm in 2012. He is able to assist you in mediating your dispute or enforcing your contracts to help manage risk in any civil case.

If you need an aggressive mediator, who can handle intransigent parties, Mr. Weiss is the person who can be as tough as necessary to achieve a successful mediation

Mr. Weiss is a recognized authority in construction matters. Mr. Weiss has mediated cases involving construction defects, delay, disruption, acceleration claims associated with all aspects of construction. Mr. Weiss has mediated cases involving major litigation in state  and federal courts. He has also arbitrated hundreds of cases. Mr. Weiss’ focus of late has been on litigating and mediating claims arising from leaks in building envelope systems, which cause water intrusion, mold and mildew. Mr. Weiss has mediated and arbitrated cases involving OSHA claims.

Mr. Weiss has mediated cases involving construction managers, project managers, developers, architects, engineers and building owners. Should a dispute arise between the parties, we are prepared to assist as a mediator or arbitrator

Professional Education and Qualifications

Florida State University College of Law  1974-1977
JD, Law, Cum Laude

Florida State University                          1970-1974
Political Science & Government
BA, Cum Laude

Bar Admissions

Florida Bar (1977) Board Certified – Construction 2005-2017 Florida State Courts
U.S. District Courts (Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and District of Colorado)
U.S. Supreme Court

Designations/Activities/Memberships

Martindale Hubbell AV Rated 1991-2017, Orlando Magazine, Best Lawyers Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, 2012-2017, Orlando Magazine, Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2012-2015, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, Top 100 Florida Super Lawyers, 2006, 2010 & 2012, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2017, Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine 2005-2008, 2012, 2014-2016, The Best Lawyers in America Guide, Orlando, Bet the Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year 2012,  The Best Lawyers in America Guide, Orlando, Construction Law Litigation  2011-2017, The Best Lawyers in America Guide, Orlando, Construction Law 2006-2017, The Best Lawyers in America Guide, Orlando, Construction Law Lawyer of the Year, 2014, The Best Lawyers in America Guide, Orlando, Best Law Firms Tier 1 – Construction Law/Tier 2 – Litigation – Construction, 2014-2018, The Best Lawyers in America Guide, Orlando, Best Law Firms Tier 2 – Construction Law/Tier 3 – Litigation – Construction, 2016-2018, Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers guide, Construction Law 2005-2018, U.S. News & World Report, Best Law Firm Ranking 2015 & 2018, Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Legal Aid Society AVVO Rated “10” Superb, The American Registry – America’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 10% - 2014 and Top 1% 2015-2017

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