Amanda Kay Bennett

Amanda Kay Bennett

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Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 23 years

Litigation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation

1801 North Highland Avenue, Tampa, FL

About Amanda

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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Amanda Bennett is a board certified construction law attorney. Her practice focuses primarily on professional liability defense and construction litigation. She regularly represents corporate and individual clients in matters involving construction litigation, professional liability litigation, including the defense of design professionals in malpractice actions, contract disputes, commercial lending and banking disputes, and collection of federal and state judgments. Ms. Bennett is approved

24 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-305 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Bush Ross, P.A.

1801 North Highland Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33602-2656

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Eric Appleton

Construction and development lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"When it comes to construction and design professional litigation, Amanda (Bennett) Buffinton is one of the best lawyers you will find! I have worked with Amanda for over ten years, and she has developed a strong reputation for delivering very competent legal counsel to our firm's clients in all matters involving construction and design professional legal issues. I strongly encourage existing and potential clients of our firm to utilize Amanda when they are confronted with a construction or design professional dispute or oppportunity, as her work delivers favorable results in a cost effective manner."

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Todd Thurow

Litigation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Niesen

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Amanda's superb professional ability and top-notch litigation skills. She was opposing counsel in a multi-party complex construction case in State court, out of which she obtained a very favorable outcome for her design professional client. Her mastery of liability defense in a construction project setting is outstanding and a great benefit to her clients."

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Mark Basurto

Construction and development lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Bennett is an extremely bright and talented construction attorney who regularly and successfully represents engineers and architects sued for professional malpractice in connection with construction projects. In addition to knowing the law, Ms. Bennett also possesses the necessary skills to give clients real-world, practical advice to the problems they face. She is also the most organized lawyer I know and has a special knack for identifying and managing the details. I am fortunate enough to work with her, as are her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Board Certification in Construction Law, Florida Bar

2011

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

1999

National Collegiate American Mock Trial Association Champion, American Mock Trial Association

1999

Recipient of Full Academic Scholarship, Stetson University College of Law

1999

Kentucky Colonel, Governor of Kentucky

1995

Recipient of Full Academic Scholarship, Bellarmine University

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Bush Ross, P.A

Associations

2010 - Present

Bush Ross Diversity Committee

Chairperson

2008 - Present

Construction Law Committee of the Florida Bar Real Property and Trust Law Division

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law

Member

2002 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2002 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Hillsborough County Association of Women Lawyers

Member

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Leadership Tampa

Graduate

2007 - 2008

Tampa Connection

Graduate

2000 - 2002

Stetson University College of Law Moot Court Team

Member

Education

2002

Stetson University College of Law

J.D.

2002

Stetson University

M.B.A.

1999

Bellarmine University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2011

Meeting of Women in Architecture, Tampa Bay Chapter

Design Professional Liability Issues

2011

International Academy of Design and Technology - Interior Design Course

Design Professional Liability Issues

2010

Meeting of Women in Architecture, Tampa Bay Chapter

Design Professional Liability Issues

2010

Meeting of Florida Structural Engineers Association, Tampa Bay Chapter

Design Professional Liability Issues

2006

Collection Law in Florida

Collection Law

Publications

2011

Aspen State-by-State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims Florida Supplement on Construction Law

2010

Aspen State-by-State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims Florida Supplement on Construction Law

2009

Aspen State-by-State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims Florida Supplement on Construction Law

2008

American Bar Association The 101 Practice Series: Breaking Down the Basics Women in the Legal Profession: Taking Advantage of Our Differences
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