St. Cloud · Osceola County
Construction defect lawyer in St. Cloud
5.0 · 46 Google reviewsDefective or unfinished construction is expensive, and Florida sets specific deadlines and notice rules before you can sue. We move quickly to document the defect, follow the required steps, and hold the responsible contractor or builder accountable.
Free consultationHandled on a retainer, billed hourly. We scope the cost with you up front.
Call (352) 219-6489
Pino Law Firm has one office, in downtown Orlando at 450 S Orange Ave, 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801. We take cases from St. Cloud and Osceola County from there. This is a service area page, not an office in St. Cloud.
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Construction defect · St. Cloud
We move quickly to document the defect, follow the required steps, and hold the responsible contractor or builder accountable.
Defective or unfinished construction is expensive, and Florida sets specific deadlines and notice rules before you can sue. We move quickly to document the defect, follow the required steps, and hold the responsible contractor or builder accountable.
Your case
Construction defect
Owners and builders facing defective or unfinished work.
How we handle these casesFLORIDA
Florida law at a glance
| Section | Rule | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| § 558.004 | A construction defect claim generally requires written pre-suit notice and an opportunity to repair. | 2003-05-27 | leg.state.fl.us |
| § 95.11 | A written contract normally has five years and an oral contract four years to bring an action. | In force | leg.state.fl.us |
FAQ
Questions from St. Cloud
Answers from Florida law and from the court where your case is filed.
How long do I have to act?
Florida has strict deadlines, and evidence fades fast. The sooner you call, the more we can protect. A short call today costs you nothing and keeps your options open.
Will I actually talk to an attorney?
Yes. When you first call, our intake team takes your details so we can reach you quickly. The consultation itself is with an attorney. As your case moves you will also work with our case managers, and an attorney stays accountable for it start to finish. We keep our caseload small on purpose so your case gets real attention.
Do you handle business and contract disputes too?
Yes. Civil litigation is a full practice at the firm, not a side service. Our civil litigation division handles breach of contract, construction defect, business disputes, and real estate litigation. The first consultation is free and with an attorney, the same as on the injury side. These matters are then handled on a retainer and billed hourly, and we scope the cost with you up front.
What does it cost to hire you?
The first consultation is free in both practices, and the consultation itself is with an attorney. After that the fee depends on the practice. Personal injury is contingency: nothing up front, and no fee unless we recover for you. Civil litigation is handled on a retainer and billed hourly, and we scope the cost with you before we start.
Will I have to go to court?
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
Do I have to notify the contractor before suing?
Florida usually requires a written notice and an opportunity to repair before a defect suit. We handle that process correctly so your claim is protected.
Where is my St. Cloud injury case filed?
St. Cloud is in Osceola County and Kissimmee is the county seat, so injury lawsuits from St. Cloud accidents are filed in the Ninth Judicial Circuit at the Osceola County Courthouse, officially the Jon B. Morgan Osceola County Courthouse on Courthouse Square in Kissimmee. There is no separate courthouse in St. Cloud. Most claims settle before a suit is filed, but we prepare every case as if it will be tried there.
PINO LAW
Your first consultation
- Your first consultation is free and you will speak with an attorney.
- In English or Spanish, your choice.
Handled on a retainer, billed hourly. We scope the cost with you up front.
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Construction defect
Handled on a retainer, billed hourly. We scope the cost with you up front.
Call (352) 219-6489Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM. Evenings and weekends by appointment.
Pino Law Firm has one office, in downtown Orlando at 450 S Orange Ave, 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801. We take cases from St. Cloud and Osceola County from there. This is a service area page, not an office in St. Cloud.