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Lawyers

Miami
Miami Tower
100 SE Second Street
Suite 3900
Miami, FL 33131


Education

J.D., Florida A&M University, 2015

M.A., Inter-American Law, University of Miami, 2016

M.A., International Arbitration, University of Miami, 2017

B.S., Business Administration, University of Central Florida

Honors

2014 Percy Luney Spirit of Service Award

Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida

Florida Bar Board Certification Construction Attorney

Biography

Sergio I. Ruiz is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Attorney.  Sergio represents general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, design professionals, sureties, commercial general liability carriers, and developers in all types of disputes. Including: breach of contract claims, construction defect and delay claims, construction lien foreclosures, fraudulent liens, contract drafting and disputes involving AIA Contract documents, payment and performance bond claims, design professional liability claims, insurance coverage disputes, property insurance claims, pre-suit notifications required by Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes, settlement agreements, building permit issues, claims involving the Florida Building Code, construction warranty claims, and unlicensed contractor/architect claims. Prior to joining GRSM, Sergio worked as an Associate Attorney in the construction litigation department of a large U.S. law firm.

Sergio works closely with his clients during every step of a project, from contract drafting and negotiation prior to commencing work, through negotiating disputes mid-project and, when necessary, litigating to judgement after the job is complete. He understands how frustrating it can be for business owners and home owners, after another party fails to keep legally binding promises and has a superb ability to collect all the necessary data to properly asses each situation and give his clients a pragmatic analysis of all the options available in order to come up with a winning strategy.

Sergio grew up in Orlando, Florida, where prior to attending law school, he worked in the real estate finance industry, assisting buyers and builders of residential properties.

Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

Memberships

  • The State Bar of Florida - Construction Law Committee – Liaison to ABA Forum on Construction Law.
  • American Bar Association – Forum on Construction Law - Member of Division 1 (Litigation) and Division 8 (International).
  • The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance.

Community Involvement

  • Volunteer attorney for FEMA Disaster Legal Services Hotline.
Experience
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