The Florida Construction Industry Loses a Giant

November 8, 2012

The Florida construction industry lost a major pioneer this past Tuesday with the unfortunate passing of James Pirtle, Sr., founder of one of our most respected general contracting firms, Pirtle Construction. As referenced in the Sun-Sentinel article, Pirtle Construction built several hundred Florida projects under his watch, including some of the most important and iconic buildings around. The company will continue under the qualified direction of Mike Geary, who has been running affairs there for several years, so no doubt the company remains in good hands. Nevertheless, I am saddened by the loss and send fond wishes to the good folks at Pirtle during this difficult time.

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Lee Weintraub

At age 46, Lee Weintraub was the youngest recipient ever of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Bar’s Construction Law Committee. Mr. Weintraub is also an adjunct professor of law at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law teaching construction law. Mr. Weintraub has been recognized by Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers every year since 2003. Chambers USA noted he focuses on licensing and construction defect litigation, but is particularly renowned for his expertise in the Construction Lien Law. He was also selected in the The Best Lawyers in America© every year from 2006 through 2018.

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