calexander@moopd.com

Associate

Professional Summary

Mr. Alexander concentrates his practice on all aspects of the construction industry, including the representation of general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, material suppliers, design professionals, sureties, and owners. Mr. Alexander regularly provides advice and counsel during ongoing construction projects and serves as counsel in the development, prosecution, and defense of claims in various dispute resolution procedures, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation in both state and federal courts. His prior work involved a broad range of issues, including contract preparation, project support, bond disputes, construction defects, construction liens, bid protests, and design liability on both private and public projects. Mr. Alexander’s most recent work includes the representation of general contractors and design-builders on major infrastructure, transportation, and commercial projects from procurement through dispute resolution.

Before law school, Mr. Alexander worked in the construction industry as a project engineer and estimator with a large commercial and industrial contractor, assisting with the planning, bidding, and management of various construction projects. Mr. Alexander applies the practical knowledge gained from this in-field experience to understand and analyze complex technical issues that commonly arise during construction.

Practice Areas

• Construction Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Admitted

• 2021, Florida
• 2022, District of Columbia
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor, with honors, 2021
  • Activities and Honors: Book Awards in Legal Research and Pre-Trial Practice; Dean’s List; Vice President of the Real Property Law Association; Notes and Comments Editor for the Florida Law Review; and Member of the University of Florida’s Chapter of the Order of the Coif.
• University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Master of Science in Real Estate, 2021
• Brigham Young University Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Construction and Facilities Management, with honors, 2018

Professional Associations

• The Florida Bar
  • Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section (Construction Law Committee)
• The District of Columbia Bar

Speaking Engagements:

• FCILB Course: Common Sense Construction Law for Florida Contractors in Georgia – August 4-5, 2022 (Construction Bonds and Liens)
• Virtual FCILB Course: Common Sense Construction Law for Florida Contractors – July 28-29, 2022 (Construction Liens)

Articles & Publications:

• Co-Author, Managed Potential Liability Associated with “Delegated Design,” DBIA Integration Quarterly, 2022 Q3
• The Eleventh Circuit Provides Important Guidance on Determining a “Prevailing Party” for the Purposes of Attorney Fees and Costs, Common Sense Construction Law Newsletter, July 14, 2022