Founding Partner
Brett Williams
Brett is the founding partner of Williams Chartered, P.A. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. His practice focuses on complex civil and business litigation with a specialty in construction and property damage. He has represented architects, engineers, developers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, material suppliers, and all other related trades involved in the design and completion of construction projects throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Williams has also represented homeowners in construction defect, breach of contract and lien disputes.
A native of Melbourne, Florida, Brett has spent his entire career in Central Florida including as a partner at one of the preeminent construction firms in the state. His small town roots have instilled in him the idea that the only advertising a lawyer needs is positive results for satisfied clients.
He has presented seminars and continuing education programs to contractors and trade groups around the state on issues such a developments in Florida Statutes, lien law and business qualifiers. Brett is licensed to practice law in Florida and is a member of The Florida Bar. He is also admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
He has obtained Board Certification by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. There are only 442 Board Certified Construction lawyers, out of the nearly 109,830 lawyers who are licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. This Certification represents 0.4% of all Florida attorneys.
Brett is a "Double Gator" having earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida, where he was a member of Florida Blue Key and President of the John Marshall Student Bar Association. In his free time he likes to golf, hunt, and cheer on his Florida Gators with his wife, Melanie, and German Shepherd, Boomer.
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EDUCATION
- University of Florida, B.A. in Political Science
- University of Florida, B.S. in Journalism
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor
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PRACTICE AREAS
- Construction Defect Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Construction Lien and Bond Disputes
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Property Damage Claims
- Real Estate Litigation
- Professional Athlete Representation
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ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Florida
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
Partner
Brett
Williams
Brett is the founding partner of Williams Chartered, P.A. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. His practice focuses on complex civil and business litigation with a focus on construction. He has represented architects, engineers, developers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, material suppliers, and all other related trades involved in the design and completion of construction projects throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Williams has also represented homeowners in construction defect, breach of contract and lien disputes.
A native of Melbourne, Florida, Brett has spent his entire career in Central Florida including as a partner at one of the preeminent construction firms in the state. His small town roots have instilled in him the idea that the only advertising a lawyer needs is positive results for satisfied clients.
He has presented seminars and continuing education programs to contractors and trade groups around the state on issues such a developments in Florida Statutes, lien law and business qualifiers. Brett is licensed to practice law in Florida and is a member of The Florida Bar. He is also admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
He has obtained Board Certification by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. There are only 442 Board Certified Construction lawyers, out of the nearly 109,830 lawyers who are licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. This Certification represents 0.4% of all Florida attorneys.
Brett is a "Double Gator" having earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida, where he was a member of Florida Blue Key and President of the John Marshall Student Bar Association.
In his free time he likes to golf, hunt, and cheer on his Florida Gators with his wife, Melanie, and German Shepherd, Boomer.
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EDUCATION
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor with a Certificate in Intellectual Property
- Florida Atlantic University, B.A. in Criminal Justice
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PRACTICE AREAS
- Construction Defect Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Construction Lien and Bond Disputes
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Property Damage Claims
- Real Estate Litigation
- Intellectual Property and Trademarks
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ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Florida
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
Representative Experience
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SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON BEHALF OF SUBCONTRACTOR
Obtained a summary judgment on behalf of a window subcontractor being sued by national developer for breach of contract, indemnity and construction defects. Final Judgment was entered on behalf of client on all counts based on statute of limitations defense.
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DEFENSE OF PROPERTY DEVELOPER IN CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY
Represented a property developer against two separate adversary proceedings brought while the developer was re-organizing via Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This defense led to favorable settlements on behalf of client, who was able to complete the reorganization.
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DEFENSE OF $25 MILLION CONSTRUCTION DELAY CLAIM
Represented an international architectural firm in litigation arising from construction of downtown Miami Brightline Train Station. Steel subcontractor was suing based on delays in a "fast-track" project. The litigation settled favorably for Client.
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SQUEEZE-OUT MERGER
Successfully planned and executed a "Squeeze-Out Merger" to combat an activist minority shareholder in a Central Florida real estate company. Minority shareholder had filed direct and derivative actions against corporate client. Merger led to a favorable settlement for client.
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FRAUDULENT LIEN DEFENSE OF HOMEOWNER
Mounted a successful defense of homeowners against a fraudulent lien filed by a contractor who performed work at their Home after a tornado.
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SUCCESSFUL REPRESENTATION OF PROFESSIONAL BOXERS
Brett successfully represented two professional boxers in their struggle to escape an abusive representation agreement with their manager. The boxers got out of their contract owing no money.
