Board Certified · The Florida Bar

Board Certified Construction Lawyer serving South Florida

Board Certification is The Florida Bar's mark of expertise, and construction law is one of its rarest areas. Raymond L. Robinson holds it and puts more than 40 years of construction law experience behind every matter for Owners, Developers, and Contractors throughout the State of Florida.

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Raymond L. Robinson, Board Certified Construction Law attorney

What board certification means

To be Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, an attorney must show substantial involvement in the field, pass peer review, and pass a written examination. It is a credential held by only a small number of lawyers in the State of Florida, and it applies specifically to construction law.

For a client, it is a shortcut to confidence: a Board Certified construction lawyer has demonstrated the depth of knowledge that lien deadlines, defect claims, and payment disputes demand. Mr. Robinson is also a Certified County and Circuit Court Mediator.

40+years of construction experience
1of a small number certified locally
J.D.University of Miami School of Law
B.S.Electrical Engineering, University of Florida
Board Certified in Construction LawThe Florida Bar, since 2006Raymond L. Robinson
Named a Florida Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine, 2007, 2011 to 2012, 2017 to 2022Raymond L. Robinson

Matters we handle

Where certified construction counsel matters most.

01

Liens & payments

Notice to Owner, claims of lien, enforcement, and payment bond claims.

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02

Defect & delay

Construction defect and delay claims, with Ch. 558 pre-suit handling.

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03

Contracts & disputes

Drafting and disputes for owners, developers, and contractors.

Explore Construction law

FAQ

Construction law questions

This describes how the firm generally works and is not legal advice. What applies to your matter depends on its specifics. For advice on your situation, contact us.

Who at the firm is Board Certified, and since when?

Raymond L. Robinson has been Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar since 2006. He is also a Certified County and Circuit Court Mediator.

Who at the firm handles construction work?

Raymond L. Robinson, Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, leads the practice. Ricky L. Robinson, who worked in construction before practicing law, and Marisa C. Amer also handle construction matters.

Who does the firm represent in construction matters?

Every tier of a project: owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and sureties. Work spans commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects across Florida.

Does the firm handle construction matters through trial?

Yes. Negotiation comes first when it serves the client, and the firm's attorneys are prepared to advocate at trial when it does not.

Who are the attorneys?

Raymond L. Robinson, Founder and Managing Attorney, handles construction law and litigation, commercial law and litigation, and all areas of real estate law. Ricky L. Robinson, construction law and litigation and real estate law, with prior industry experience in project management and preconstruction. Marisa C. Amer, construction litigation, real estate law and transactional matters, and business law, admitted in Florida and Pennsylvania.

What professional organizations or associations does the firm belong to?

Some of the organizations we actively participate in include the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Chamber South, Construction Managers Financial Association, and Construction Executives Association.

Certified counsel, direct access

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Raymond L. Robinson, Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar since 2006.