FOCUSED ON CONSTRUCTION LAW

With offices in Jacksonville and St. Petersburg, Bachara Construction Law Group represents clients throughout Florida in every type of construction dispute. Our seasoned legal team offers decades of litigation experience as well as direct knowledge of the construction industry, and our record of achievement includes many of the region’s most complex construction disputes.

With in-depth industry knowledge and the latest technology, BCLG also provides mediation and arbitration services and regularly negotiates and drafts contracts on behalf of clients. Our goal is to handle your legal needs in the most timely and cost-effective manner possible, so you can get back to doing what you do best.

The Bachara Group is nationally and regionally recognized for excellence in construction litigation. But we believe the true measure of our success is the longevity of our client relationships and the many referrals we receive. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Mediation in Florida Construction Law: Tampa, St. Pete & Jacksonville

Florida’s booming real estate market inevitably brings disputes over construction defects. From water intrusion to structural problems, associations and contractors across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Jacksonville frequently find themselves in conflict. Before these...

Florida’s 558 Process: Construction Law in Tampa, St. Pete, and Jacksonville

Florida’s rapid growth has fueled condominium and community developments across Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and Jacksonville. With that growth comes an increase in construction defect claims—often involving water intrusion, stucco problems, or roof failures. To manage...

How to Negotiate a Florida Construction Lien Before Litigation

If You’ve Filed a Lien, Your Next Move Matters You filed the claim of lien. Now what? Before you head to court and spend thousands on attorneys, consider a more strategic option: negotiation. At Bachara Construction Law Group, we help Florida contractors,...

Using Construction Lien Laws in Florida to Protect Your Payment Rights

Construction lien laws in Florida were designed to protect contractors just like you. Here's a common scenario. You’ve just wrapped up a project. You’ve invested your blood, sweat, and tears into it. It dragged on for months (maybe even years), and you’ve put an...

Understanding the Fine Print: Key Contract Clauses in Florida Construction Law

When it comes to Construction Law in Jacksonville, Tampa, or St. Pete, knowing how to navigate the fine print in a construction contract can make or break your project. At Bachara Construction Law Group, our attorneys regularly help Florida contractors,...

Bachara and Higgins Recognized as 2025 Florida Super Lawyers

The BCLG team is proud to announce that Chip Bachara and Hugh Higgins have been recognized by their peers as 2025 Florida Super Lawyers. This marks the 20th year of recognition for Chip, who has been named a Florida Super Lawyer each year since the inception of the...

Hammer Down Your Rights: Protecting Payments in Florida Construction Projects

Protect your payments with Florida lien laws. Find out how general contractors and subcontractors can secure their rights and get paid on time. Every contractor knows the feeling. You’ve done the work, put in the time, and delivered the results. Then the dreaded delay...

Arbitration vs. Litigation in Construction Contracts: A Guide to Resolving Disputes

In this post, we’ll explain two of the most common dispute resolution strategies in the construction world: arbitration and litigation. We’ll take a closer look at their unique benefits, costs, and relevance to contractors just like you. When it comes to construction...

Key Clauses in Construction Contracts: How They Impact Your Business

There are a few key clauses at the heart of every rock-solid construction contract, which is what we’ll explore in this post. Every project needs a solid foundation, and construction projects are no exception. But rather than using concrete and steel as your...

Why Written Contracts Matter: Protecting Your Construction Project in Florida

When it comes to construction law in Jacksonville, Tampa or St. Pete, one truth stands out: the details in your contract can make or break your project. At Bachara Construction Law Group, we’ve helped contractors, subcontractors, and owners navigate disputes that...
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Direct Industry Knowledge

With decades of combined experience in the construction industry as well as the law, our attorneys provide a level of industry knowledge that few can match. And they have handled nearly every type of construction defect imaginable, from defective soil and site work preparation to building envelope defects and building collapses.

 

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Up to the Challenge

BCLG has the ability to handle even the most complex construction cases. Larger firms regularly refer their most complicated construction matters to us, and we often partner with other firms and public entities on large cases. As a result, we have been involved in nearly every major construction dispute in Northeast Florida since our founding in 2007.

 

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Recognized for Excellence

Named one of the Best Law Firms in America by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, BCLG also receives high marks from peers and clients on sites such as Martindale Hubbell and Lawyers.com. Founding partner Chip Bachara is Board Certified in Construction Law and consistently recognized among the best in our profession.

 

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Jacksonville Office

Our North Florida team is located in the landmark Bank of America Tower in historic downtown Jacksonville.

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St. Petersburg Office

Our Gulf Coast office is located in the Poynter Institute building in beautiful St. Petersburg. 

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