Construction Arbitration and Mediation

      As a veteran construction lawyer, Ed Fleming knows the time pressures and stress on lawyers preparing and presenting complex construction claims cases. He has seen the shortcomings of state and federal courts in managing construction adjudication in a timely and cost effective manner. He also has experienced, first hand, the bureaucracy and high administrative fees charged by the nation's largest arbitration service, the American Arbitration Association. He believes private that arbitration before fair and experienced construction lawyers is a superior means of resolving construction disputes.

Construction Arbitrator and Mediator

      Ed's decision to offer himself nationally as a construction arbitrator was spurred by his desire to "give back" to the industry that has treated him well over the years. He believes that private arbitration before experienced construction lawyers to be the fastest and most cost effective manner of resolving construction liability disputes.

     Ed has represented clients in all aspects of construction claims, from design professionals, to developers and owners, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and product manufacturers. His trial experience in construction disputes has ranged from "small dollar" cases involving single family houses, to multi-million dollar commercial construction litigation. During his 23 years as an attorney, and more recently as a construction arbitrator, he has gained extensive experience in construction law, construction methods, technical issues, and all other matters relating to construction litigation. He has been involved in numerous multi-party, complex construction litigation cases, including "product failure" cases, and "kitchen sink" condominium litigation.         

      Even before Ed decided to offer himself as a construction arbitrator, he was repeatedly asked to arbitrate construction disputes by lawyers familiar with his reputation for fairness, and knowledge of construction law and the technical issues that arise in construction claims disputes. As demonstrated by comments made by judges and attorneys (see "Testimonial" section), Ed has earned a reputation for both integrity and legal scholarship. He was twice asked by Florida's governor to serve on a commission that helps select appellate judges, and has been invited to Tallahassee to help interview prospective trial court judges. Ed frequently lectures on construction law issues. He has been approved as an instructor on construction law issues by bar associations and contractor licensing agencies in several states throughout the Southeast.

      Ed's scholarship, experience, diligence and dedication to achieving fair resolutions to complex disputes make him well qualified to assist you as a construction arbitrator.