CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

"News and Information for Construction Defect and Claims Professionals"

CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL - ISSUE 242749 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

Ball Janik LLP Attorneys Recognized in 2026 The Best Lawyers in America

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This recognition highlights the firm's continued excellence in construction defect, litigation, and insurance law across its offices in Orlando, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa and Sarasota.

September 15, 2025
Ball Janik LLP

Orlando, FL – Ball Janik LLP proudly announces that several firm attorneys have been recognized in the 32nd 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This recognition highlights the firm's continued excellence in construction defect, litigation, and insurance law across its offices in Orlando, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa and Sarasota. The award distinctions underscore the firm's continued commitment to excellence and strength in the legal industry while recognizing its ability to recruit attorneys of the highest caliber to serve a growing client base.

The following attorneys have been recognized in the Best Lawyers® Awards:

Miami, FL

  • Gabriel Z. Coelho - Construction Law
  • Franchesco Soto - Construction Law and Litigation - Construction

Orlando, FL

  • Kelly Corcoran - Construction Law
  • Phillip E. Joseph - Community Association Law, Litigation - Construction, Real Estate Law
  • James C. Prichard - Construction Law
  • Evan J. Small - Construction Law, Litigation - Construction

The following attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch:

Miami, FL

  • Kayla Mosquera - Insurance Law
  • Elijah C. Waring, Jr. - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Orlando, FL

  • Keegan A. Berry - Litigation - Construction
  • Natasha L. Biela - Commercial Litigation
  • Greg K. Demers - Construction Law
  • Brett Roth - Construction Law
  • Jeffrey A. Widelitz - Insurance Law

Tampa, FL

  • Nicholas B. Vargo - Construction Law, Litigation - Construction

About Ball Janik LLP
Ball Janik LLP is a Florida-based law firm offering construction defect, construction law, insurance recovery, and commercial litigation counsel to its local and national clients. The firm was founded in 1982 and has expanded its capabilities, professionals, and geographic footprint. What started as a small firm focused on real property, land use, and litigation (known then as Ball Janik & Novack) has grown to a team of 50-plus attorneys and paralegals in 5 offices in Florida, with centuries of combined experience and capabilities. The firm has been recognized by Chambers USA, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America©, and Corporate International. Read more here: www.balljanik.com.   


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