Jared S. Gillman

Top rated Construction Litigation attorney in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Gillman Law, P.A.
Jared S. Gillman
Gillman Law, P.A.

Practice areas: Construction Litigation, Business Litigation; view more

Licensed in Florida since: 2008

Education: St. Mary's University School of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2023

Gillman Law, P.A.

800 Village Square Xing
Suite 332
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Visit website
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Based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Jared S. Gillman is the managing partner at the law firm Gillman Law, P.A., where he also serves as an attorney concentrating majorly on construction law and commercial law. In addition, he is board-certified by The Florida Bar as a construction law attorney. 

Mr. Gillman proficiently handles all legal matters related to construction law, including drafting construction/form contracts, construction/design defect claims, lien/bond claims, bid protests, licensing and permitting, and insurance and indemnity issues. Apart from this, he strives to resolve business disputes through litigation, arbitration or mediation. He manages claims for the Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations on matters regarding nonpayment and bylaw violations.

Graduating from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Mr. Gillman secured his bachelor’s in business administration degree in 2005. In 2008, he obtained his Juris Doctor from the St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Licensed in the same year, he is admitted to practice in Florida and before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

With nearly 15 years of experience in the legal arena, Mr. Gillman has earned himself positions of responsibility in several prestigious legal organizations, including:

  • The Florida Bar – Construction Law Certification Committee - Chairman 
  • The 15th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission – Member
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association – Member – Construction Law Committee

Mr. Gillman understands the nuances of construction law in Florida and the workings of the judicial system. He assesses each situation carefully before crafting a plan to solve the issue either through fierce litigation or by out-of-court settlement. As a responsible and dedicated attorney rated “Good” on Avvo, he makes sure to explain cases in detail to the clients so that they have a clear idea about what to expect.

Practice areas

Construction Litigation: Business, Business Litigation

Focus areas

Construction Defects

  • 90% Construction Litigation: Business
  • 10% Business Litigation

First Admitted: 2008, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://www.gillmanlawpa.com/about

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Chair- Florida Bar Construction Law Certification Committee- Chair of committee responsible for drafting and grading the Florida Construction Law Board Certification exam, as well as vetting all applicants who apply to become Board Certified in Construction Law.
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association- Member- Construction Law Committee
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2012
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2010
  • Florida, 2008
  • Judicial Nominating Commission - 15th Judicial Circuit (Palm Beach County)- Responsible for interviewing and vetting judicial applicants for vacancies on the Circuit and County Court in Palm Beach County, and the recommendation of qualified applicants to Florida’s Governor for appointment. Appointed by Gov. Ron Desantis.
  • Vice Chair - Florida Bar Construction Law Certification Committee - Chair of committee responsible for drafting and grading the Florida Construction Law Board Certification exam, as well as vetting all applicants who apply to become Board Certified in Construction Law.

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Recovery of a large settlement payment on behalf of an electrical subcontractor for work performed on a wastewater treatment plant, 2022
  • Represented a Shopping Complex developer in claims asserted by both general contractor and primary tenants.  Representation resulted in complete defense of general contractor claims and a settlement with a significant reduction of amounts due tenant as part of build out., 2025
  • Obtained Summary Judgment in representing developer in defense of General Contractor's lien.  The summary judgment resulted in completely defeating general contractor's six figure delay claim, and general contractor paid a portion of developer's attorney's fees as part of a settlement., 2025
  • Prevailed on Summary Judgment against an Owner and General Contractor in representing a metal supplier in amounts due on a construction project.  This resulted in full payment plus attorney's fees in favor of client, 2025
  • Successfully represented aluminum contractor against municipality with administrative violations on 30+ projects resulting in dismissal of all charges, 2023
  • Obtained significant judgment and attorney's fees in a commercial foreclosure and defeated claims by purchaser of property for fraudulent inducement and indemnity., 2023
  • Successful defense of an aluminum contractor in claims for residential construction defects, 2022
  • Recovery of significant sum on behalf of a commercial real estate seller/lender and defeated claims of fraudulent inducement on the underlying sale, 2022

Representative Clients

  • Large electrical contractor who specializes in public projects- responsible for drafting and reviewing construction contracts as well as litigation, including bond claims, 2022
  • Representation of developer of a high end RV park in Central Florida- including negotiation of bank loan modification, construction contract for a replacement general contractor, and dispute with county regarding building permits, 2025
  • Represent general contractor who develops both spec and custom luxury waterfront homes in Palm Beach County, Florida, 2025
  • Represented a developer of spec luxury homes in Palm Beach County in dispute with general contractor, 2025
  • Represented owner of residence in closing out a $5M construction project where contractor was asserting claims for $2M in delays and construction overages, 2023
  • Represented a developer in claims against the general contractor for construction defects on a medical office building in Boca Raton, Florida, 2020
  • Represented a airport baggage designer in connection with design defect claims and a large, international airport, 2021
  • Residential general contractor who performs work on Palm Beach and Jupiter Island- responsible for drafting multimillion dollar construction contracts and general advice, 2022

Transactions

  • Represented a general contractor in connection with an $8M plus construction contract for a renovation and guest house on Palm Beach, 2021
  • Represented developer client in sale/assigment of 5 separate, ongoing construction projects for construction of luxury waterfront residences in Palm Beach County, Florida, 2025
  • Represented client in negotiation of a $5M drywall subcontract for installation in a new condominium building in Broward County, Florida, 2025
  • Represented developer of $25M+ condominium development in drafting all construction and design contracts, 2025
  • Represented Owner in negotiations of owner's representative, architect, and construction contracts for renovation of $15M+ residence, 2023
  • Represented Condo Association in drafting construction contracts for rebuild of building that was destroyed by fire, 2022
  • Represented an Owner in negotiating a $1M plus construction contract for a large property on Star Island, Miami Beach, Florida., 2020

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Board Certified in Construction Law - one of only approx 400 attorneys in Florida recognized as an expert in all areas of construction law, 2017

Educational Background

  • University of Miami - School of Business Administration- BBA, 2005

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

Honors

  • Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch - Construction Law and Real Estate Law, Best Lawyers, 2022
  • Best Lawyers- Ones to Watch- Real Estate and Construction Law, Best Lawyers, 2023
  • Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch - Construction Law, Best Lawyers, 2021

Industry Groups

  • Construction

Office location for Jared S. Gillman

800 Village Square Xing
Suite 332
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Phone: 561-461-4178

Selections

1 Year Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2023

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