Florida Construction Law

The appeal of a determination of entitlement to attorney's fees was dismissed because the trial court previously had reserved ruling on the amount of reasonable fees.   Islander Building Company v. Klaus ,  2011 WL 5008540 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011). Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com

In order to obtain attorney's fees in a construction action, entitlement to attorney's fees must be plead.  Altamonte Hitch and Trailer Service, Inc. v. U-Haul Co. of Eastern Florida , 498 So.2d 1346 (Fla. 5th DCA 1986). Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com