

Berlin Patten Ebling’s commercial and construction litigation practice provides counseling and assistance to protect your vital business interests and ensure that your litigation matters are handled professionally and efficiently. Commercial litigation is a broad area of law that applies to any type of litigation related to business or contractual issues. Commercial litigation includes:
Any litigation matter can have a serious impact on your business and bottom line. Even when successful, commercial litigation can be costly and time consuming. Careful consideration must be given to ensure that your litigation strategy is productive and cost-effective relative to the amount of damages involved. It is important to have a competent, experienced litigation attorney at your side through all stages of litigation, including pre-suit counseling, case initiation, defense, discovery, mediation, arbitration, trials and appeals.
Berlin Patten Ebling’s construction litigation practice has handled complex litigation matters stemming from virtually all aspects of construction projects. Our lawyers are skilled in litigation involving financing, project management, construction and design defects, construction liens and foreclosures and contract disputes.
Our construction cases have ranged from simple breach of contract claims with economic damages, including delay damages, to lien foreclosures and slander of title. The firm’s litigation practice is dedicated to professional representation focusing on a rapid and efficient outcome.
Our litigation practice can effectively represent clients’ interests in court or efficiently utilize various alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation and arbitration. Our construction attorneys are dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcome for our clients.
Contact us to schedule a consultation in which we can answer your questions and recommend the best steps to take. We serve clients throughout Southwest Florida from offices in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch.