CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

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Ball Janik LLP Welcomes Construction Defect Associate Miguel Bonnelly as Orlando Office Continues to Grow

Orlando, Florida Downtown Offices

Ball Janik LLP is pleased to welcome Associate Miguel Bonnelly to the firm’s Construction Defect Practice Group in the Orlando office.

December 15, 2025
Ball Janik LLP

ORLANDO, FL – Ball Janik LLP is pleased to welcome Associate Miguel Bonnelly to the firm’s Construction Defect Practice Group in the Orlando office. Bonnelly brings experience from a leading nationwide personal injury law firm, where he represented homeowners and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and businesses in complex construction matters. From construction defect matters to drafting Chapter 558 notices and conducting hearings, inspections, depositions, mediations, and settlements, Bonnelly is savvy in providing effective solutions for clients’ needs.

“We’re pleased to welcome Miguel to the firm,” said James C. Prichard, Managing Partner of Ball Janik LLP. “His experience representing homeowners in complex construction matters is a perfect match for our firm, and we are eager for his thoughtful, results-driven counsel that will make a difference for our clients.”

Bonnelly is fluent in both English and Spanish, creating greater accessibility for firm clients. He received his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in legal studies, where he had the highest overall GPA. While in law school, he served as a legal intern at a boutique law firm with a focus on real property disputes, estate administration, and breach of contract claims, and at Community Legal Services of Mid Florida, providing civil aid in the housing unit throughout central Florida.

“I’m excited to be joining a firm with such talented professionals and resources that make a profound difference for clients,” said Bonnelly. “The firm’s focus on collaboration and track record for excellence and results make this an ideal opportunity for the next chapter of my legal career.”

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: https://www.balljanik.com/.


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