About Michael Friedman
Michael Friedman is a Shareholder in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. Michael’s practice is focused on
construction law and he is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Construction Law Specialist. Michael represents sureties, owners, developers, contractors,
construction managers, design professionals and subcontractors in all phases of the construction process.
Michael primarily litigates complex construction claims involving contracts, payment and performance bonds, construction defects, design errors, and More...
construction law and he is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Construction Law Specialist. Michael represents sureties, owners, developers, contractors,
construction managers, design professionals and subcontractors in all phases of the construction process.
Michael primarily litigates complex construction claims involving contracts, payment and performance bonds, construction defects, design errors, and More...
Michael Friedman's Recent Answers
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaShareholder at Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli
Yes. While the contract is pay if pay, the Bond is more than likely not. You need to get a copy of the bond from the contracting officer. Please call me. I am
dealing with a similar issue with another client. Michael (561) 715-3781 Michael J. Friedman Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law
Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli www.vlplaw.com
dealing with a similar issue with another client. Michael (561) 715-3781 Michael J. Friedman Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law
Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli www.vlplaw.com
Mar 5, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaShareholder at Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli
You can only lien for that portion of work which was actually incorporated into the real property. You can not lien for work not yet performed. If you do, you
are exposing yourself to a fraudulent lien. I represent multiple remediation companies whom deal with this precise issue. Feel free to contact me directly for
a consultation. Michael- mfriedman@vlplaw.com
are exposing yourself to a fraudulent lien. I represent multiple remediation companies whom deal with this precise issue. Feel free to contact me directly for
a consultation. Michael- mfriedman@vlplaw.com
Jan 18, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaShareholder at Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli
No. Florida Statute 713 is clear; lien rights cannot be waived in advance of work being performed.
Jan 11, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaShareholder at Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli
Yes, you do have options. Depending on how the timeline plays out and how the contract is worded, you could perhaps file a breach of contract suit and a lis
pendens in the public records. This would show up on the title search and maybe get you paid. Please reach out to me. I would love to help.
Michael J. Friedman Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law
pendens in the public records. This would show up on the title search and maybe get you paid. Please reach out to me. I would love to help.
Michael J. Friedman Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law
Dec 28, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaShareholder at Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli
The next step is to file a lien foreclosure action. How much is at issue? I may be able to help.
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Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Florida