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 | Luis PratsLeader, Construction Practice Group
Carlton Fields, P.A.
4221 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 1000
Tampa, Florida
33607-5736
(Hillsborough Co.)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3239, Tampa, FL, 33601-3239
Telephone: 813-229-4102
Fax: 813-229-4133
http://www.carltonfields.com/lprats/
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| Practice Areas | Construction Law | | | Education | Stetson University, J.D., 1981, Stetson University, B.A., 1978 | | | Admitted | 1981, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit | |
| Memberships | The Florida Bar (Construction Law Certification Committee; Executive Council, Trial Lawyers Section; Chair, Judicial Relations Committee); Hillsborough Bar Association (Construction Law Committee); American Bar Association (Litigation Section; The Forum on the Construction Industry; Division 1 Steering Committee 2007—; Division 8 Steering Committee, 1995-1996, 1999-2000). | | | Languages | Spanish | | | Born | Havana, Cuba, 1955 | | | Biography | Author: "International Mediation," International Construction Law, ABA Forum on Construction Industry (2008). Author: "Inside the Minds: Negotiating Construction Law Disputes," Aspatore (2008). Co-Author: "Rights and Liabilities of the Owner Architect and General Contractor," Chapter 2 & 3 in Florida Construction Law and Practice, The Florida Bar Journal, 5th edition (2006). Author: "Design Professional Liability," Chapter 5 in Florida Construction Law: What do you do When? (National Business Institute, 1993; Rev. 1994-2002). Speaker and Panelist, "Dealing with the Property Damage and Potential Health Effects," Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference, Orlando, FL (June 4-5, 2009). Speaker, "Understanding The Anatomy of The Standard CGL Policy and Terms of The Builder's Risk, Professional Liability and OCIP Policies," Insurance in the Construction Industry, Atlanta, GA (May 7-8, 2009). Speaker, "Ten Key Decisions to a Successful Construction Project," ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, Fall Meeting, Toronto, Ontario (September 2005). Speaker, "Florida Construction Law: What Do You Do When. . .," National Business Institute (Annually, 1990-2001). Speaker, "Florida Law for Design Professionals" Lorman Education Services (Annually, 2000-2001). Speaker, "Liens, Bonds and Getting Paid," Associated Builders and Contractors (Annually, 1990-1996). Speaker, "Key Construction Contract Clauses," Florida Associated General Contractors (1994-1998). Speaker, "Construction Contracts, Claims and Disputes: When Things Go Wrong" (1997). Speaker, "Contracts and Claims," Associated Builders and Contractors (Annually, 1994-1996). Speaker, "Growing Global: A Practical Guide...," ABA Forum on the Construction Industry (1995). Speaker, "HAPHCC Florida Construction Law," HAPHCC, Inc. (1994). Selected as the 2006 recipient of the Paul M. May Meritorious Service Award by the Stetson Lawyers Association. Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America (Construction). Listed in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers (Construction). Selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers (Construction), also named on the Florida Super Lawyers' Top 100 List. Listed in Florida Trend magazine's Florida Legal Elite issue (Construction). Listed in United Who's Who Registry of Executives & Professionals. Sixth Circuit Award for Meritorious Public Service. Recognized by the Florida Supreme Court and 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for representation of a death row inmate. Florida Bar Certificate of Appreciation for contribution to the Legal Profession as a Legal Education Author (1999-2000; 2002-2003). Hillsborough Attorney's Award of Merit in Recognition of Pro Bono Efforts (1993-1999). Listed by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as Who's Who in Tampa Bay Business. Finalist: Tampa Bay Business Journal 2005 Minority Businessperson of the Year. Tampa Habitat For Humanity (Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Legal Committee 1990-1992). Stetson University Alumni Association (President 2004-2008; Board of Directors 1993-1997; 2001—). Stetson University (Board of Trustees 2004—). Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce (General Counsel 2004; Board of Directors, 2004—). NALP Foundation for Research and Education (Board of Trustees 1999-2000). Member, Sixth Judicial Circuit Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee (1990-1991).(Board Certified Construction Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education) | | | Reported Cases | Church of Palms - Presbyterian (U.S.A.), Inc. v. Cincinnati Insurance Company, 404 F. Supp. 1339 (M.D. Fla. 2005); Jim Walter Homes v. Walker, 729 So. 2d 432 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999); Johnson v. City of Tarpon Springs, 758 F. Supp. 1473 (MD Fla. 1991); Howlett v. Rose, 571 So. 2d 29 (Fla. 2d DCA 1990); Alvis v. Investment I, Inc., 504 So. 2d 508 (Fla. 2d DCA 1987); Canal Ins. Co. v. Continental Cas. Co., 489 So. 2d 136 (Fla. 2d DCA 1986); Mason v. State, 489 So. 2d 734 (Fla. 1986); Sharp v. Macry, 488 So. 2d 133 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983); Moles v. Gotti, 433 So. 2d 1380 (1983). | | | ISLN | 904327289 | |
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