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Overview
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85% Construction / Development
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15% Business
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About Me
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My practice is devoted exclusivly to construction law. I am board certified in construction law and served on the Florida Bar Construction Law Certification... more
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Résumé
License
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16 years since Edward M. Whelan was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| South Carolina |
Authorized to practice law
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1995 |
11/18/2009 |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1999 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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partner at
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart
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2008–present
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Partner at
Akerman Senterfitt
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2006–2008
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Partner at
McGuireWoods
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1999–2006
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Estimator at
Magnolia Plumbing
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1991–1993
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Estimator at
E.J Murray Company
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1988–1991
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of South Carolina School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1995 |
| University of Maryland, College Park |
Finance, Economics |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1988 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyers |
Key Professional Media |
2011 |
| Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2011 |
| Best Lawyer, Construction Law |
Best Lawyers in America |
2011 |
| Super Lawyers |
Key Professional Media |
2010 |
| Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2010 |
| Best Lawyer, Construction Law |
Best Lawyers in America |
2010 |
| Super Lawyers |
Key Professional Media |
2009 |
| Best Lawyers |
Best Lawyers in America |
2009 |
| Best Lawyers |
Best Lawyers in America |
2008 |
| Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2008 |
| Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2007 |
| Order of the Coif |
South Carolina Law School |
1995 |
| Florida Board Certified in Construction Law |
Florida Bar |
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| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Construction Law Committee |
2007-present
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| Committee Member, Construction Law Certification Committee |
Florida Bar |
2006-present
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| Trustee |
Episcopal Childrens Services |
2006-2009
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| Member |
American Bar Association, Construction Industry Forum |
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| Member |
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section |
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| Member |
South Carolina Bar, Constitution Law Section |
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Defeated a $10 million dollar claim
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Florida Chapter State By State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims |
Aspen Publishers |
2006 |
| Owner's Implied Warranty of Adequacy of the Plans and Specifications (Spearin Warranty): A Primer on its Application and Limitations |
Aspen Publishers |
2005 |
| South Carolina Chapter, The Design/Build Process: A Guide to Licensing and Procurement Requirements in the 50 States and Canada |
ABA Forum on the Construction Industry |
1997 |
| South Carolina Chapter, State-by-State Guide to Architect, Engineer and Contractor Licensing |
Aspen Publications |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Condominum Law |
In-House Client Seminar |
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| Design/Build Risks |
Design/Build Construction Management |
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| Design/Build Legal Risks |
DBIA Florida Convention |
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| Construction Contracts |
Client In-House Seminar |
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| Construction Law |
CLE |
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| Construction Lien Law |
CLE |
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