Atty. Seth M. Schimmel
Seth Schimmel practices in the areas of construction and commercial litigation. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in design and construction disputes and complex commercial litigation throughout the state of Florida.
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About Seth M. Schimmel at a glance
Seth M. Schimmel is a business, construction, litigation, and adr attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1993) and Tufts University (BA, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Seth Schimmel practices in the areas of construction and commercial litigation
- He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in design and construction disputes and complex commercial litigation throughout the state of Florida
- In his construction practice, Mr. Schimmel represents engineers, architects, commercial and residential developers, owners, and general contractors in a wide range of litigation matters which include construction defect and delay claims, professional liability and errors and omissions, warranty claims, and other contractual disputes
- He regularly appears in Florida’s state and federal courts and before the American Arbitration Association
- Mr. Schimmel also has substantial experience in drafting and negotiating construction contracts and counseling owners, developers, engineers, and contractors on their administration
- He has experience in both commercial and residential projects, including condominiums, office buildings, shopping malls, public facilities, power plants, and highways
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth M. Schimmel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Seth M. Schimmel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Seth M. Schimmel is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Seth M. Schimmel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Seth M. Schimmel is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →
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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 Tampa 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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