Atty. George Truitt
George R. Truitt, Jr. is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Construction Group, which is dedicated exclusively to the counseling and litigation of construction-related matters.
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George Truitt is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (1992), Florida, The Florida Bar (1992), Florida, The Florida Bar (1992), and Florida, The Florida Bar (1992). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Miami) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- George R. Truitt, Jr. is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Construction Group, which is dedicated exclusively to the counseling and litigation of construction-related matters
- Mr. Truitt is a Board Certified Specialist in Florida Construction Law
- He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1992 and has been A-V Rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1998
- In 2017, Mr. Truitt was ranked by Chambers and Associates as a leading Florida construction attorney
- Mr Truitt has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019
- For the past twenty-six years, he has devoted his practice to construction litigation and risk management counseling, including the representation of design professionals in professional liability claims, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in construction defect, contract, inland marine (builder’s risk coverage and litigation) and lien enforcement claims, payment and performance bond sureties in public and private bond and subrogation claims and commercial general liability and professional liability insurers in coverage counseling and litigation
- Mr. Truitt also focuses on Environmental Bodily Injury and Property Damage claims
- His practice includes extensive experience with Chinese drywall sulfurous off-gassing, CPVC environmental stress cracking from incompatibility with ABF II cutting agents, mold, mildew, fungi, bacteria, radon, carbon monoxide poisoning, and Legionnaire’s disease claims
- Mr. Truitt obtained his Bachelors of Science from Rollins College, cum laude, in 1988 and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law School in 1992
- He is admitted to The Florida Bar and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
- Mr. Truitt is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Construction Association of South Florida, the Latin Builders Association, the Professional Liability Attorneys Network (PLAN), the American Institute of Architects, and the Miami-Dade County Bar Association
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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