Lawyer Mr. J. Derek Kantaskas, graduated from University of South Florida, Class of 2003, B.A. Stetson University College of Law, Class of 2007, J.D., is now employed by Sivyer Barlow & Watson, P.A. at SunTrust Financial Centre, 401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 2225 Tampa, FL 33602.

While being a member of Hillsborough County Bar Association (Construction Law Section, Co-Chair, 2018-2019) American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law, Division 9 Steering Committee (2012-2019) Leadership Tampa (Class of 2017) Ferguson-White American Inn of Court Best Program Award (2010-2011) Board of Adjustment (City of Pinellas Park Vice Chairman, 2010-2011) (Board Member, 2008-2010) American Heart Association, Team Captain, Heart Walk (2010-2011) The Honorable Mel Martinez, U.S. Senate Staff Intern (2007) The Honorable Harry L. Anstead, Supreme Court of Florida Supreme Court Extern (2006) U.S. Soccer Federation Professional Referee (1994-2005). | Bar Fellowship: Ferguson-White American Inn of Court., Mr. J. Derek Kantaskas is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mr. J. Derek Kantaskas as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mr. J. Derek Kantaskas offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Mr. J. Derek Kantaskas has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mr. J. Derek Kantaskas's office is located at Tampa, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Mr. J. Derek Kantaskas has been admitted in 2007, Florida; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan;. His or her practice areas include Administrative Law, Arbitration, Breach of Contract, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Civil Practice, Condominium Law, Construction Law, Contracts, Litigation, Mold Litigation, Property Damage.

Mr. J. Derek Kantaskas's college and law school education includes University of South Florida, Class of 2003, B.A., Stetson University College of Law, Class of 2007, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Derek Kantaskas is a construction litigator who represents a diverse clientele in complex business disputes. He has wide-ranging experience counseling and representing construction clients during contract negotiation and formation, throughout a project and, if necessary, in all aspects of litigation proceedings.Mr. Kantaskas’ experience includes resolving complex contract disputes, construction defects, project delay claims, site work disputes, lien and bond disputes, and regulatory investigations.His clients include nationwide homebuilders, general contractors, condominium associations, developers, large project owners, subcontractors, equipment lessors, property managers, disaster remediation contractors, ethanol fabricators, steel erectors, and heavy construction companies.Mr. Kantaskas has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” and “Rising Star” by Florida Super Lawyers the past seven years and is a recent graduate of Leadership Tampa. He recently co-chaired the Construction Law Section for the Hillsborough County Bar Association.Honors and Awards15th Annual Judicial Pig Roast/Food Festival, Hillsborough County Bar Association – Awarded Most Pro Bono Hours PledgedSelected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers (2013-2018)Florida Super Lawyers – Rising Stars (2011-2012)Florida Trend’s 2011 Legal Elite, “Up-and-Comer”Recipient of 2011 “One” Pro-Bono Award from the Florida Bar Foundation and the Hillsborough County Bar AssociationPublications and PresentationsLecturer,. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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