A Distinguished Record of Excellence

Review the professional history, key credentials, and legal background of Christopher J. Weiss.

Professional Resume

Christopher J. Weiss - Construction Attorney

Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law
2014 E. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32803

Tel: (407) 928-6737

Email: chris@cweisslaw.com

Core Qualifications and Legal Capabilities

Board Certified Construction Attorney since 2005
A recognized authority in mediation and arbitration involving construction matters
Represented clients in construction defect, architectural, and engineering claims since 1977
Experienced in complex mediation and litigation in state and Federal Courts
Handled dozens of arbitration
Handled dozens of mediations

Bar Affiliations

Bar Admissions: Florida State Courts, U.S. District Courts - Middle District and Southern District of Florida, District of Colorado, and U.S. Supreme Court
Bar Memberships: Orange County Bar Association, Florida Bar (Member of Construction Law Section), and Orange County Legal Aid Society

Office Affiliations

Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
Associated Builders and Contractors

Professional Accomplishments

Florida Bar Board Certified – Construction
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando, Construction Law Litigation
The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando, Best Law Firms Tier 1- Construction Law/Tier 2 - Litigation - Construction
Orlando Magazine, Best Lawyers, Bet-the-Company Litigation
Florida magazine, Top 100 Florida Super Lawyers
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine
Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards - Arbitration and Mediation
Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Construction Law
The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel - AV Preeminent Top Rated Lawyers - Construction

Employment Experience

October 2012 to Present: Owner, Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law - A mediation and construction law boutique firm. Providing dispute resolution services and acting as a litigator, mediator, or arbitrator involving the representation of owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers. Our goal is to assist in managing risks. The current case load focuses on construction defect litigation, claims arising from alleged OSHA violations, fatalities in the workplace, alleged ADA violations, and ADA litigation, as well as water intrusion through any building envelope system, causing direct and consequential damages.

From 1977 to 2012: Holland & Knight, LLP, Orlando, Florida. Equity Shareholder in the Orlando office. Held the position of Co-Practice Group Leader of the Florida Construction Industry Practice Group. Routinely represented clients in construction defect, architectural, and engineering claims. Conducted complex litigation in many state and federal courts and participated in countless arbitrations and mediations.

Publications

Practical Considerations to Recovery for Damages Caused by Latent Construction Defects
Spoliation: When Do You Have to Preserve Documents and What Happens if You Don't?
Construction Industry Impacted by the Miner Safety and Health Act
Eichleay Damages and Delay Claims, Lorman Education Services
Ensuing Loss: Can it Provide Coverage?