Attorney Biography
Michele Ammendola is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar and is a Senior Attorney in the Firm’s Construction Law Group.
She represents clients in the negotiation and preparation of construction contracts, including warranties, for public projects and private residential and commercial projects.
She is also experienced in the negotiation and preparation of settlement and moratorium agreements and regularly handles construction and design defect litigation claims, construction lien disputes, bond claims and warranty disputes.
During law school, Ms. Ammendola interned for the Staff Attorney’s office of Fort Lauderdale where she performed research and drafted memoranda on various legal issues.
Prior to attending law school, she worked as a senior news editor for a financial internet company.
Activities & Memberships -
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chapter
Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, The Florida Bar
Publications -
Chapter 9, "Preparing and Presenting the Case", in the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry's book entitled, Construction Defects (2012);
Chapter 14, "Construction Defect Litigation", in The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Book entitled, Florida Condominium and Community Association Law, Second Edition (2011);
Chapter 26, "How Owners Can Avoid Litigation on Construction Projects" in the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry's book entitled, Construction Checklists: A Guide to Frequently Encountered Construction Issues (2008);
"New Defect Law Poses Hefty Burden for Business", Daily Business Review, October 19, 2006.
Overview of the Ch. 558 Process for Property Owners
Florida Construction Law Authority Blog
April 26, 2011
Overview of Florida's Ch. 558 Process for Developers
Florida Construction Law Authority Blog
August 17, 2011
What Developers and Contractors Need to Know About Destructive Testing
Florida Construction Law Authority Blog
January 18, 2012
So You Have Received a Repair Offer--Now What?
Florida Construction Law Authority Blog
June 11, 2012
Life Safety Defects: The Importance of Giving Prompt Notice
Florida Construction Law Authority Blog
October 19, 2012
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Repair Estimates When Evaluating Your Construction Defect Claim
Florida Construction Law Authority Blog
February 8, 2013
Bar Admissions -
Florida
Education -
Nova Southeastern University, J.D., cum laude
St. John's University, B.A., summa cum laude
Florida Construction Lawyer; Florida Construction Law; Florida Board Certification; Florida Board Certified; Construction Defects; Construction Contracts; Construction Liens; Contract Negotiation; Design Professionals; Contractors; Community Associations; Owners; Developers; Condominiums; Condominium Associations; Construction Disputes; Breach of Contract; Warranty; Ch. 558; Chapter 558; Bond Claims; Surety; Building Code Violations; Hurricanes; Disaster Recovery; Roof Leaks; Construction Law Authority Blog;
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