Miami One Southeast Third Avenue Suite 3100 Miami, FL 33131 tel. +1 305.358.2600 fax +1 305.375.0328 ahandfinger@pecklaw.com   Mr. Handfinger focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters representing construction professionals in issues relating to contract negotiation, project management, payment, lien/claim waivers, construction liens, bond claims, the project close-out process as well as the litigation of disputes. Mr. Handfinger’s experience includes settlement negotiations at all stages of construction projects and he has worked to resolve disputes with vendors and suppliers, subcontractors, payment and performance bond sureties, liability insurers, lenders and owners. A significant portion of Mr. Handfinger’s practice includes on-site counsel and advice to clients during construction projects. Mr. Handfinger assists in solving problems when they arise in order to immediately resolve same, reduce the impact to the Project and avoid litigation. Mr. Handfinger regularly meets with project management staff to address issues in real-time, which has proven to be an extremely effective way to resolve disputes that would otherwise be the subject of protracted and expensive litigation. Mr. Handfinger received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, with highest honors, in 1996 from the University of Florida, his Masters in Business Administration from Emory University Goizueta School of Business in 2000 and his law degree from Emory University School of Law in 2000. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia and the State of Florida. Additionally, Mr. Handfinger is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer. Mr. Handfinger has authored several articles on construction law and is a frequent lecturer at seminars on construction-related topics. In light of his accomplishments, Mr. Handfinger has been recognized as a 2009 and 2010 Florida Super Lawyer Rising Star in Construction Law. Mr. Handfinger has authored the following articles and publications: Managing Construction Risk: A Focus On Commercial General Liability Insurance, Construction INK!, December, 2009 The Legal and Contractual Implications of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Construction INK!, December, 2009 Critical Changes in the 2007 AIA General Conditions and Standard Forms of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Southeast Construction, August, 2009 President Barack Obama’s Executive Orders May Result in the Requirement for Collective Bargaining Agreements on Federal Construction Projects, Southeast Construction, April, 2009 Protecting Yourself In These Uncertain Economic Times, Construction INK!, March, 2009 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: What Contractors Need to Know, Southeast Construction, March, 2009 Dealing with Fluctuating Construction Costs, Southeast Construction, February, 2009 Minimizing The Risk And Impact Of An Owner Default, Southeast Construction, September 2008 Technical Mediations: Creating a Technical-Friendly Forum To Resolve Complex Issues, Daily Business Review, August 2008 Minimizing The Impact of A Subcontractor Default, Southeast Construction, July 2008 Crane Operations: Legal Compliance and Risk Management, Daily Business Review, June 2008 Concern Over Crane Operation, Safety, and Inspections Sparks New Statewide and Local Legislative Efforts, Southeast Construction, April 2008 Understanding Contractual Pricing Arrangements—Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Guaranteed Maximum Price, Construction INK!, August 2007 Managing the Litigation Contingency, Construction INK!, January 2007 Disclosure of Electronic Information … Are You Prepared?, Southeast Construction, December 2006 The Impact of Illegal Immigration, Construction INK!, October 2006 Risk of Loss: From Hurricanes to Terrorism … Are You Protected?, Construction INK!, October 2006 Recent Changes To Florida’s Construction Defect Statue Expands Impact To Almost All Construction Projects, Southeast Construction, October 2006 Immigration Inspections: Allocating the Risks of Sudden and Abnormal Fluctuations In The Labor Force, Southeast Construction, October, 2006 Avoiding Accidents Waiting To Happen: A General Contractor’s Perspective, Construction INK!, July 2006 Rights And Responsibilities Under The Occupational Safety And Health Act Of 1970, Southeast Construction, April 2006 Construction Defect Claims in Florida, Construction INK!, February 2006 Condominium Construction Defect Claims: Are you Prepared, Southeast Construction, February 2006 Tropical Storms and Hurricanes: Are You Prepared?, Southeast Construction, December 2005 Subcontractor Default Insurance Policies—An Alternative To Performance Bonds?, Southeast Construction, October 2005 Contractor & Surety: Till Death Do Us Part, Southeast Construction, June 2005 Hurricane Damage: An Ever Increasing Risk, Southeast Construction, April 2005 Potential Increased Liability for Performance Bond Sureties, Southeast Construction, February 2005 The Litigation Contingency, Southeast Construction, December 2004 Changes to Florida’s Workers Compensation Law: A Major Impact to Florida’s Construction Industry, Southeast Construction, November 2004 Terrorism: Who Bears the Risk?, Southeast Construction, October 2004 Severe Repercussions for Unlicensed Contractors, Southeast Construction, August 2004 Florida Supreme Court Increases Liability of Payment/Performance Bond Sureties with Serious Implications for Bond Principles, Southeast Construction, July 2004 Avoid an Unexpected Lawsuit for Violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Southeast Construction, April 2004 WARNING—Changes in Florida’s Lien Law May Impact Your Rights, Southeast Construction, January 2004 Shortcomings and Problems with Florida’s New Construction Defect Legislation, Southeast Construction, September 2003 At Long Last … Possible Relief From Construction Defect Claims, Southeast Construction, July 2003 The Arbitration Provision: A Trap for the Unwary, Southeast Construction, May 2003 Beware of Potential Liability for Defective Fire Sprinklers, Southeast Construction, March 2003 A New Trend in Residential Construction Defect Litigation, Southeast Construction, February 2003 Statute of Limitations for Latent Construction Defects, Southeast Construction, January 2003