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
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 Call today:
321-445-0842
Dillon ADR & Law, P.A.
840 Pinellas Bayway SSaint Petersburg, FL 33715 Visit website
Details 
Sean M. Dillon attended law school and graduated from University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1995. Sean Dillon began practicing law in 1996.
Sean Dillon is an attorney at Dillon ADR & Law, P.A., helping people with Construction Litigation: Business issues. Dillon ADR & Law, P.A. has an office in Saint Petersburg, Florida, serving the local community.
Sean Dillon was selected to Super Lawyers for 2011 - 2026. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.
In addition to addressing Construction Litigation: Business legal needs, he also assists clients with Alternative Dispute Resolution issues.Practice areas
Construction Litigation: Business, Alternative Dispute ResolutionFocus areas
Arbitration, Mediation
- 10% Construction Litigation: Business
- 90% Alternative Dispute Resolution
First Admitted: 1996, Florida
Bar / Professional Activity
- Though I have been a member of The Florida Bar for over 30 years, I currently serve as a Member of The Florida Bar's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section - specifically, a member of the Section's Executive Council; the Chairperson for the Section's Arbitration Committee; and an active member of the Section's CLE, Mediation, and Strategic Planning Committees. , 2026
- Member, Florida Department of Transportation Dispute Review Board panelist roster, 2026
- Member, Florida Department of Transportation Dispute Review Board panelist roster, 2025
- Panelist, American Arbitration Association Dispute Avoidance & Resolution Board National Roster, 2026
- Panelist, American Arbitration Association National Roster of Construction Mediators, 2026
- Panelist, American Arbitration Association National Roster of Construction Arbitrators, 2026
- Panelist, American Arbitration Association National Roster of Construction Arbitrators, 2025
- Member of the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation, including the Florida Chapter, since 2025, 2026
- Though I have been a member of the American Bar Association (and multiple of its sections) for well over 30 years, I am currently an active member of the Forum on Construction Law's Division 13 – Government Construction (member of the Steering Committee); Division 1 – Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Division 5 – General Contractors (deputy chairperson, Nuts & Bolts Webinar Series Subcommittee); and Division 10 – Infrastructure and Energy. I am also a member of the ABA Litigation Section's Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction Litigation, and Employment & Labor Relations Law Committees. Further, I am a member of the ABA Dispute Resolution Section's Arbitration, Mediation, and ADR Skills Building and Technology Innovations Committees. , 2026
- Though I have been a member of the Georgia Bar for approximately 30 years, I currently serve as a member of The State Bar of Georgia's Construction Law Section and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, 2026
- Though I have been a member of The Florida Bar for over 30 years, I currently serve as a member of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section - specifically a member of the Construction Law Committee’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Subcommittee, 2026
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, 2025
- Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar – 2011-present, 2011
- Georgia Registered General Civil Mediator, 2026
- Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator, 2025
Educational Background
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with High Honors (1992), 1988-1992
- University of Florida, College of Law, Juris Doctor with Honors (1995), 1993-1995
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 (2026), Construction, Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2026
Honors
- Leading Construction Lawyer by Chambers & Partners – 2007-2024, Leading Construction Lawyer, Chambers & Partners, 2024
- Orlando’s Top Lawyers by Orlando Magazine – 2023-2025, Orlando’s Top Lawyers, Orlando Magazine, 2025
- Top Attorneys in Florida by The American Registry – 2017-2018, 2020, 2024-2025, Top Attorneys in Florida, The American Registry, 2025
- America’s Most Honored Lawyers by The American Registry – 2020-2025, America’s Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry, 2020
- Best Lawyers – Construction Law – 2022-2026, Best Lawyers – Construction Law, Best Lawyers, 2022
- Florida Super Lawyers – Construction Law – 2011-2026, Florida Super Lawyers – Construction Law, Super Lawyers, 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
16 Years Super Lawyers
1 Year Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2010
Certificates and credentials
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Construction Law
Construction Law
