Melinda S. Gentile - Lawyer in Miami, FL

Melinda S. Gentile has developed expertise in all aspects of construction law and construction

dispute resolution, and has demonstrated success in preparing and handling construction

matters ranging from bid protests to contract disputes, and from construction liens to defect,

impact, bond and insurance claims. Ms. Gentiles construction law practice offers substantial

experience and an understanding of the development and construction process, which is used

to assist general contractors, construction managers, trade contractors, design professionals,

owners and sureties in avoiding and resolving disputes during the construction process. Ms.

Gentiles representation begins at the earliest stages of the construction process, during the

negotiation and preparation of construction documents, and continues through completion

and any subsequent disputes that may arise. She endeavors, wherever possible, for early

identification and resolution of disputes that arise during the contracting and construction

process in an effort to avoid litigation upon completion of the project. When dispute resolution

cannot be accomplished during the construction process, Ms. Gentile vigorously represents

her clients in varied litigation proceedings. She has successfully handled a variety of matters

before state and federal courts, and in arbitration, mediation, administrative proceedings and

private negotiations.

In addition to her construction law practice, Ms. Gentile maintains an active practice in other

areas of general, civil and commercial litigation. She has been certified by the Supreme Court of

Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator and is certified as a specialist in construction law by the Florida

Bar. She is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern, Middle

and Southern Districts of Florida, as well as the courts of the State of Florida. She has also served

as a Broward County magistrate.

Practice Areas:

? Construction

? Contracts and Risk Management

? Dispute Resolution

? Commercial Litigation

? Government Contracts