Christopher J. Iseley

As a founding partner of Iseley | Fugitt in Jacksonville, Florida, Christopher J. Iseley provides effective counsel across construction litigation, business disputes and real estate law. Certified by The Florida Bar as a board-certified construction lawyer, he serves clients throughout Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Petersburg and West Palm Beach. From billion-dollar enterprises to local business owners, he brings recognized expertise and courtroom strength to high-stakes cases statewide.

Mr. Iseley’s practice encompasses comprehensive contract negotiation alongside intense dispute resolution, addressing construction defects, delay claims, mechanic's liens, insurance defense and performance bonds. Whether navigating single-family residential projects or multimillion-dollar commercial developments, he offers seasoned guidance through every phase. Having resolved virtually every variety of construction defect claim, ranging from structural failures to complex building envelope disputes, he protects his clients’ commercial investments across all Florida legal venues.

Approaching every assignment with rigorous tactical preparation, Mr. Iseley structures each claim for litigation from day one. He evaluates early resolution options like mediation and arbitration to save clients time and capital, yet remains fully prepared to take cases to trial when necessary. By combining strict statutory precision with tailored risk management strategies, he ensures every project, contract or legal challenge is met with decisive, results-driven advocacy.

After graduating from Hobart College with a bachelor’s degree in history, Mr. Iseley received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1997. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in the same year. Furthermore, he is licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He was recognized by the Jacksonville Magazine’s 904 Top Lawyers in Jacksonville for three consecutive years, from 2012 to 2015, for his efforts in the field of construction law. He is also AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.