Boca Raton Construction and Real Estate LawyerServing South Florida and Beyond
Neuman Law, PA is a boutique Boca Raton law firm representing property owners, developers and contractors in South Florida and beyond in the areas of construction litigation, real estate litigation, construction project administration, and general business litigation. Our clients are property owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals. Quite often, they are institutional companies, leaders in their fields, building communities from the ground up. They are also closely held general contractors and trade contractors who started out as craftsmen and built their businesses from the ground up, creating a thriving company deserving of protection. Roofers, painters, framers, drywall contractors, paving companies, and other specialty trades turn to Neuman Law not simply for legal answers, but for a long-term legal partner who understands how their businesses actually operate and is here for them and the life of their business.
Our clients are builders and problem-solvers by nature. Many started with their own tools, working jobsites themselves, and over time grew into companies with employees, equipment, contracts, and reputations to protect. Those businesses deserve legal counsel that is equally invested, practical, and responsive. At Neuman Law, we operate as a concierge legal practice that caters to our clients’ needs. Here, clients are known and greeted by name. Calls are returned promptly. Questions are encouraged, not discouraged. And legal advice is based on years of experience catering to the needs of key players in the real estate and construction industries in South Florida and beyond.
A Boutique Firm Built on Relationships
Neuman Law is intentionally structured as a boutique firm. That means fewer clients, deeper relationships, and a higher level of personal attention. When you work with Eric Neuman or a member of his team, you are not passed from associate to associate or treated like a file number. You work directly with an experienced attorney who takes the time to understand your challenges, your projects, your risk tolerance, and your long-term goals.
Many of our clients have been with us for years, and those long-term relationships are something we highly prize at Neuman Law. Over time, the relationship evolves beyond a single dispute or transaction. We become part of the client’s team, advising on contracts, helping navigate project challenges, stepping in early when tensions arise, and litigating aggressively when disputes cannot be resolved. Clients do not wait for a lawsuit to call us. They call when something feels off, when a payment issue starts brewing, or when a contract provision raises concern. That proactive involvement often prevents small issues from becoming costly litigation.
Focused Experience in Florida Construction and Real Estate Disputes
Construction and real estate disputes are unlike other types of litigation. They involve technical contracts, layered responsibilities, tight timelines, and high financial stakes. At Neuman Law, PA, our practice is built around these realities. We represent clients in a wide range of construction and real estate litigation matters, including payment disputes, defective work claims, delay claims, lien and bond issues, contract interpretation disputes, and complex, multi-party litigation involving owners, developers, general contractors, and trade contractors.
Because we work so closely with property owners, contractors and developers, we understand how disputes arise in the field. Missed schedules, design conflicts, change order disputes, and scope disagreements are often unavoidable on large projects. Our role is to protect your position, preserve leverage, and pursue outcomes that make not just legal sense but business sense, as well. When litigation becomes necessary, we prepare cases thoroughly and pursue them with precision and resolve.
Supporting Contractors at Every Stage
A core focus of Neuman Law, PA, is representing closely held contractors who are the backbone of the construction industry. These are companies that live and die by cash flow, reputation, and relationships. A single unpaid project or poorly drafted contract can threaten years of hard work. We take that reality seriously.
Our work with contractors often extends beyond disputes and into day-to-day business support. We assist with contract review and drafting, risk allocation, project administration issues, and dispute avoidance strategies. When conflicts arise, we help contractors enforce their rights efficiently and decisively, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
On the flip side, we know that other parties to construction and real estate disputes have valid rights and legitimate positions as well. We are equally experienced and at home representing the side of property owners in a dispute, from residential homeowners with water leaks to corporations constructing $100 million projects.
Clients appreciate that we speak plainly. We explain legal issues in clear, practical terms and help clients understand not just what the law says, but how a decision will affect their business operations, relationships, and future opportunities.
Construction Project Administration as Preventive Legal Care
As the old adage goes – “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” One of the most effective ways to protect a construction business is to involve legal counsel before a dispute arises. Neuman Law provides construction project administration support designed to reduce risk and strengthen our clients’ positions throughout the life of a project. This includes contract negotiation, change order strategy, documentation guidance, and advice on responding to problem situations as they develop.
By being involved early, we help clients avoid common pitfalls that could later become the centerpiece of litigation. Proper notice, clear documentation, and timely action often make the difference between recovering payment and absorbing a loss. Our clients view this proactive approach as an investment in stability and predictability, rather than an added expense.
Real Estate and Business Litigation with a Strategic Lens
In addition to construction-related matters, Neuman Law represents clients in real estate litigation and general business disputes. These cases often involve ownership conflicts, contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and issues arising from complex commercial relationships. As with construction cases, our focus is on strategy and outcomes.
We understand that litigation is disruptive. Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting our clients’ leverage and long-term interests. Sometimes that means aggressive courtroom advocacy. Other times it means carefully structured negotiations that preserve valuable business relationships. Every case is approached with a clear understanding of the client’s priorities.
A Personal, Accessible Legal Experience
Clients consistently describe Neuman Law, PA, as different from larger firms they have worked with in the past. Here, accessibility is not a marketing slogan; it is how we practice. Clients are encouraged to call with questions, even when there is no active dispute. Advice is tailored, candid, and timely. That level of service builds trust, and trust is the foundation of the long-term client relationships we value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you only take cases in Boca Raton or South Florida?
While Neuman Law is based in Boca Raton, we represent clients throughout the entire State of Florida. Our experience with construction and real estate matters allows us to handle cases across multiple areas, including Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, Martin and Hillsborough counties.
Is Neuman Law a good fit for small or mid-sized contractors?
Yes. We intentionally focus on closely held trade contractors and growing construction businesses. Our approach is designed to support companies that need sophisticated legal counsel without the impersonal feel of a large firm. We also work with some of the largest developers in the state, while providing the same level of personal attention and client service.
Can you help before a dispute turns into a lawsuit?
Absolutely. Many of our clients involve us early for contract review, project administration issues, or developing disputes. Early involvement often prevents costly litigation.
What makes your firm different from larger construction law firms?
We offer direct access to experienced counsel, personalized service, and long-term relationships. Clients work directly with Eric Neuman or one of our experienced associate attorneys, not layers of staff.
Do you handle both litigation and ongoing business advice?
Yes. We view litigation and advisory services as part of the same continuum. Our goal is to support clients throughout the life of their business, not just during disputes.
Speak With a Florida Construction and Real Estate Lawyer Today
If you are a property owner, developer, or trade contractor looking for legal counsel that treats your business like its own, Neuman Law, PA is prepared to help. We invite you to contact us to discuss your situation, ask questions, and explore how a long-term legal partnership can protect what you have built.
