Edward M. Whelan
In addition to trials, arbitrations and mediations, Mr. Whelan advises clients in avoiding construction disputes, including drafting and reviewing construction contracts and assisting clients with licensing issues. Prior to law school, Mr. Whelan worked as an estimator and project manager for several mechanical contractors in the Washington, D.C. area.
Education
- University of South Carolina, J.D., cum laude, 1995
- University of Maryland, B.S., 1988
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America’s Jacksonville Litigation – Construction Lawyer of the Year, 2014
- The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law and Construction Litigation, 2008-19
- Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, 1999 to present
- The Florida Bar – Construction Law Certification Committee, member, 2005-2009
- AV rated as independently determined by Martindale-Hubbell
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2009-14
Publications
- Florida chapter, State-by-State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims (Aspen Publishers 2006), Co-author
- “Owner’s Implied Warranty of Adequacy of the Plans and Specifications (Spearin Warranty): A Primer on its Application and Limitations” Construction Law Update 2005 (Aspen Publishers), Co-author
- South Carolina chapter, “State-by-State Guide to Architect, Engineer, and Contractor Licensing” (Aspen 1999), Co-author
- South Carolina chapter, The Design/Build Process: A Guide to Licensing and Procurement Requirements in the 50 States and Canada (ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, 1997), Co author
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Representative Matters
- Lead trial counsel for plaintiff in a jury trial of a multi-party construction defect case involving over 10 parties.
- Lead trial counsel for plaintiff in a jury trial of an exterior envelope defect claim, obtained final judgments in excess of $1,000,000 and then prevailed in a subsequent bench trial against the responsible insurance carrier.
- Lead trial counsel in an arbitration of a plumbing defect claim, represented the general contractor/respondent, defeated claim in its entirety and prevailed in counter-claim against the subcontractor/claimant.
- Prevailed at trial and on appeal in defending against a Spearin design claim in excess of $10,000,000.00 related to a highway project
- General counseling to a national design/build contractor on various issues including contract preparation/negotiation, defect, delay, lien and bond claims
- International arbitration related to the design and construction of a theme park ride
- Preparation and negotiation of design, purchase and construction agreements for a cement plant expansion project in excess of $100,000,000.00
- Negotiation of construction and design/build agreements for port expansion project in excess of $100,000,000.00
- Negotiation of design/build agreement in excess of $50,000,000.00 for an aircraft production plant
- Prosecution and defense of various condominium defect claims
- Obtained summary judgment for owner on claims brought by supplier of defective thermocouples to be used in a nuclear melter
Bio
Edward M. Whelan
In addition to trials, arbitrations and mediations, Mr. Whelan advises clients in avoiding construction disputes, including drafting and reviewing construction contracts and assisting clients with licensing issues. Prior to law school, Mr. Whelan worked as an estimator and project manager for several mechanical contractors in the Washington, D.C. area.
Education
- University of South Carolina, J.D., cum laude, 1995
- University of Maryland, B.S., 1988
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America’s Jacksonville Litigation – Construction Lawyer of the Year, 2014
- The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law and Construction Litigation,
2008-19 - Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, 1999 to present
- The Florida Bar – Construction Law Certification Committee, member, 2005-2009
- AV rated as independently determined by Martindale-Hubbell
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2009-14
Publications
- Florida chapter, State-by-State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims (Aspen Publishers 2006), Co-author
- “Owner’s Implied Warranty of Adequacy of the Plans and Specifications (Spearin Warranty): A Primer on its Application and Limitations” Construction Law Update 2005 (Aspen Publishers), Co-author
- South Carolina chapter, “State-by-State Guide to Architect, Engineer, and Contractor Licensing” (Aspen 1999), Co-author
- South Carolina chapter, The Design/Build Process: A Guide to Licensing and Procurement Requirements in the 50 States and Canada (ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, 1997), Co author