James S. Lupino
Top rated Construction Litigation attorney in Tavernier, Florida
Hershoff Lupino & Yagel, LLP
Practice areas: Construction Litigation, General Litigation, Real Estate
Licensed in Florida since: 1977
Education: Hamline University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006, 2010 - 2026 Call today:
305-852-8440
Hershoff Lupino & Yagel, LLP
88539 Overseas HwyTavernier, FL 33070 Visit website
Attorney James S. Lupino is a respected legal resource in the areas of civil litigation, real estate, contract and construction law, wills, probate and product liability litigation. Mr. Lupino is a founding partner of Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel, L.L.P., in Miami, Florida.
Mr. Lupino received his juris doctorate from Hamline University in 1977. He has since been admitted to the Florida, Minnesota and Colorado State Bar Associations. Mr. Lupino has also been recognized by the Supreme Court as a certified civil dispute mediator.
James Lupino is consistently honored as an exceptional resource by a multitude of organizations, including:
- Selections to Florida Super Lawyers list in 2006 and 2010-2018
- President’s Circle Award by the Attorneys' Title in 2006-2009 and 2012-2015
- The Fund 100 Award by Attorneys' Title in 2010 and 2011
- 16th Circuit Top Contributor Award by Attorneys' Title in 2013 - 2015
- Million Dollar Circle Award by Attorneys' Title in 2016
- Listed in Who’s Who of Florida Lawyers
Mr. Lupino remains active in his local community when he is not practicing civil litigation at the law firm of Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel. He serves as a member of the Upper Keys Rotary Club and the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Lupino Served on the Florida Bar Board of Governors for 6 years.
Mr. Lupino competed in and finished the 2012 Couer d'Alene Ironman competition and the 2015 Ironman Florida competition.
Keys Office Miami Office
88539 Overseas Hwy 9350 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 1470
Tavernier, FL 33070 Miami, FL 33156
Phone No: 305-852-8440 Phone No: 305-852-8440
Fax No: 305-852-8848 Fax No: 305-852-8848
Practice areas
Construction Litigation: Business, General Litigation, Real Estate: Business- 50% Construction Litigation: Business
- 30% General Litigation
- 20% Real Estate: Business
First Admitted: 1977, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://hlylaw.com/about/team/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Appellate Rules Committee 2002-2003
- Florida Bar 16th Judicial Circuit Representative, Board of Governors
- Disciplinary Procedures Committee 1999-2000, Vice Chair 2000-2001
- Judicial Nominating Screening Committee 2000-2001
- Investment Committee 2004-2005
- Florida Bar, 1977
- Member Benefits Committee Chair 2000-2002, Vice Chair 2002-2004
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1982
- Florida Bar Budget Committee 2000-2004
- Community Bank of Florida (Regional), Director
- Computer Law Committee 2000-2001
- Quality of Life/Stress Management Committee 1999-2001
- CLE Committee 2004-2005
- Small Claims Rules Committee 1999-2000
- Executive Committee 2002-2004
- Colorado Bar, 1977
- Entertainment Arts/Sports Law Committee Liaison 2000-2001/2002-2004
- American Bar Association, Member
- Admiralty Law Committee Liaison 2001-2002
- Florida Bar Member Benefits Committee for 2000-2002, Chair
- Member, Florida Bar Board of Governors 1999 - Present
- Disciplinary Review Committee 1999-2000
- Investment Committee 2000-2002, Vice Chair 2004-2005
- Minnesota Bar, 1977
- Communications Committee 2002-2003, Chair 2003-2004
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1977
Representative Clients
- Cheeca Holdings
- Coreslab Structures (Miami) Inc.
- Florida Lemark Corporation
- CenterState Bank
- First State Bank of the Florida Keys
- Walbridge Contracting, Inc.
- Chevy Chase Bank
- Coreslab Structures (Tampa) Inc.
- American Caribbean Real Estate
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Supreme Court certified civil dispute mediator
Pro bono / Community Service
- Director, Upper Keys Rotary Club, 2001 - Present
- Former Board Member, St. Justin Martyr Marine Academy
- George W. Bush Presidential Campaign, 2000, Campaign Coordinator
- Board of Directors and Chairman, Island Dolphin Care, Inc.
- Former Chairman and Board Member, Key Largo Chamber of Commerce
- Monroe County Jeb Bush Gubernatorial Election Campaign, 1998, Campaign Coordinator
- Former Board Member, Jacobs Aquatic Center
- Monroe County Jeb Bush Gubernatorial Election Campaign, 1994, Campaign Coordinator
Educational Background
- Augustana, 1974
- Hamline University School of Law, 1977
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Speaker, "Key Litigation Issues" Basic Construction Law, Florida Bar CLE/Young Lawyers Division, 2006
- Speaker, "Key Litigation Issues" Basic Construction Law, Florida Bar CLE/Young Lawyers Division, 2007
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Finisher - Couer d'Alene Ironman competition, 2012
- Finisher - Ironman Florida, 2015
Honors
- The Fund 100 Award, 2010-2011, Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund
- Listed in Who's Who of Florida Lawyers
- President's Circle Award, 2006-2009 and 2012-2015, Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund
- Million Dollar Circle Award, Attorneys' Title Fund Services, 2016
Industry Groups
- Banking
- Business Law
- Construction
- Probate
- Real Estate
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006, 2010 - 2026
