Sean M. Dillon
Top rated Construction Litigation attorney in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Dillon ADR & Law, P.A.
Practice areas: Construction Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1996
Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Dillon ADR & Law, P.A.
840 Pinellas Bayway SSaint Petersburg, FL 33715 Visit website
The founder of Dillon ADR & Law, P.A., in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Sean M. Dillon is a certified attorney in construction law, certified by The Florida Bar. Serving clients across Florida in matters involving construction dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation. His vast experience enables him to effectively assist clients in complex construction litigation, safeguarding their rights and ensuring suitable outcomes through strategic guidance and informed decision-making throughout the process.
Upon completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management, Mr. Dillon went on to pursue his legal studies at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He obtained his Juris Doctor in 1995 and in the next year, he was admitted to The Florida Bar and the State Bar of Georgia. He is further admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida.
With nearly three decades of high-stakes private practice, Mr. Dillon is skilled in resolving massive, complex construction disputes across the U.S. and internationally. His practice focuses heavily on mega-projects utilizing design-build and public-private partnership delivery models. Having successfully navigated at least 14 disputes ranging from $100 million to over $1 billion, he has transitioned entirely to alternative dispute resolution, offering full-time services as an arbitrator, mediator, neutral evaluator and dispute review board member.
Leveraging this deep, hands-on technical foundation, Mr. Dillon delivers informed and authoritative resolutions for the industry's most intricate conflicts. His extensive familiarity with complex structural and operational challenges allows him to cut through technical noise, evaluate high-stakes claims with precision and guide parties toward decisive, principled outcomes. By grounding his practice in proven sector knowledge, he provides clients with neutral, highly effective dispute resolution across the entire build spectrum.
Practice areas
Construction Litigation: Business, Alternative Dispute ResolutionFocus areas
Arbitration, Construction Defects, Mediation
- 50% Construction Litigation: Business
- 50% Alternative Dispute Resolution
First Admitted: 1996, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://dillonadr.com/about/
Bar / Professional Activity
- The Florida Bar, 1996
- The State Bar of Georgia, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida
- Member, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation and Florida Chapter, 2025-2026
- Member, Technology Innovations Committee, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, 2026
- Member, ADR Skills Building Committee, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, 2026
- Member, Mediation Committee, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, 2026
- Member, Arbitration Committee, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, 2026
- Member, Employment & Labor Relations Law Committee, ABA Litigation Section, 2026
- Member, Construction Litigation Committee, ABA Litigation Section, 2026
- Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, ABA Litigation Section, 2026
- Executive Council Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, The Florida Bar, 2026
- Chair, Arbitration Committee, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, The Florida Bar, 2026
- Member, CLE Committee, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, The Florida Bar, 2026
- Member, Mediation Committee, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, The Florida Bar, 2026
- Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, The Florida Bar, 2026
- Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Subcommittee, Construction Law Committee, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, The Florida Bar, 2026
- Member, Construction Law Section, State Bar of Georgia, 2026
- Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, State Bar of Georgia, 2026
- Deputy Chair, Nuts & Bolts Webinar Series Subcommittee, Division 5 (General Contractors), ABA Forum on Construction Law, 2026
- Member, Division 10 (Infrastructure and Energy), ABA Forum on Construction Law, 2026
- Member, Division 1 (Litigation and Dispute Resolution), ABA Forum on Construction Law, 2026
- Steering Committee Member, Division 13 (Government Construction), ABA Forum on Construction Law, 2026
- Panelist, Florida Department of Transportation Dispute Review Board Roster, 2025-2026
- Panelist, American Arbitration Association National Roster of Construction Arbitrators, 2025-2026
- Panelist, American Arbitration Association Dispute Avoidance & Resolution Board National Roster, 2026
- Panelist, American Arbitration Association National Roster of Construction Mediators, 2026
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
- Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, 2011-present
- Georgia Registered General Civil Mediator
- Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
Educational Background
- University of Florida M.E. Rinker School of Construction Management, B.S., with high honors, 1988-1992
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Labor shortages, wage escalation, procurement delays, and material price volatility continue to disrupt project delivery and heighten conflict across the industry. This session explored the types of disputes now emerging from force majeure and productivity claims to material substitution and price adjustment issues and how ADR tools offer efficient avenues for resolution. Faculty highlighted the increasing use of early mediation, arbitration, and Dispute Review Boards to address scheduling impacts, risk allocation, and contract modifications before they escalate into larger disputes, Presenter, Labor & Supply Chain Pressures: ADR’s Role in Managing Workforce and Material Disruptions, American Arbitration Association's 2026 Construction Conference in Marina del Rey, CA, Construction, Construction Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2026
- Co-Author, Pricing Disputes Chapter for “Construction Disputes: Representing the Contractor” 4th Ed., published by Wolters Kluwer (2020). This chapter discussed all of the categories of damages incurred by contractors on construction projects, including the benefits and potential downfalls of pricing methodologies for each category, Co-Author, Pricing Disputes Chapter for “Construction Disputes: Representing the Contractor”, Wolters Kluwer, Construction, Construction Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2020
- This presentation covered the broad range of ADR options for construction disputes, contrasted the pros & cons of each ADR option, and provided strategic guidance for drafting ADR clauses in contracts as well as selecting the optimal ADR procedures to consider implementing when disputes arise, Presenter, Selecting the “Right” Dispute Resolution Procedure, American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law’s Fall Meeting, Division 1 Luncheon, Louisville, KY, Construction, Construction Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2025
- This roundtable for the American Arbitration Association’s Southeast & Midwest Regions presented key strategic considerations, approaches and steps for developing an ADR practice, Presenter, Practical Considerations for Developing an ADR Practice, American Arbitration Association’s Southeast & Midwest Regions’ Construction Roundtable, Construction, Construction Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2025
- This session comprised a panel discussion of the following topics for arbitration: Mastering non-administered arbitrations/Ad Hoc arbitrations, motions, challenges in complex arbitration cases, hybrid mediation/arbitration, Rule/Statute Updates, and conducting virtual arbitration hearings, Presenter/Panelist, Hot Topics in Arbitration, The Florida Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section’s Third Arbitration Advocacy Institute, Construction, Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2026
Honors
- Leading Construction Lawyer, Chambers & Partners, 2007-2024
- Florida Super Lawyers, Construction Law, 2011-2026
- Orlando's Top Lawyers, Orlando Magazine, 2023-2025
- America's Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry, 2020-2025
- Top Attorneys in Florida, The American Registry, 2017-2018, 2020, 2024-2025
- Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, 2022-2026
Industry Groups
- Bridge
- Commercial / High Rise
- Industrial
- Infrastructure
- Light Rail
- Roadway
Office location for Sean M. Dillon
840 Pinellas Bayway S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33715
Phone: 321-445-0842
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2010
Certificates and credentials
Construction Law