Lindsey, Richard P.

Jim Washburn practices construction law and commercial litigation, primarily handling complex construction matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, schedule-driven claims, bid protests, terminations, design and construction deficiencies, licensing issues, and lien and bond disputes. As a Board Certified Construction Law Attorney, he holds the Florida Bar’s highest level of recognition for an attorney’s competency in a particular area of law. Jim has represented public and private owners, design professionals, general contractors, sureties, and subcontractors. He has lectured and written articles on Florida’s Construction Lien Law, standard construction contract provisions, and updates in Florida law affecting the construction industry. Prior to attending law school, he worked for his family’s underground utility subcontracting company.

In addition to his construction-related practice, he represents several community associations and also handles disputes concerning real estate, employment agreements, the sale of goods, and other business litigation matters. Jim is admitted to practice in the State of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Jim was also listed in 2012 as a Rising Star in "Florida Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics Magazine, an honor awarded to no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in Florida each year.

Jim is a member of the Florida, Orange County, and Seminole County Bar Associations. He is a past President of  the Rotary Club of Altamonte Springs, served on the Executive Council for Longwood Hills Congregational Church, and is a graduate of Leadership Seminole - Class of 2002.

Jim obtained both his B.A. degree in English and law degree from the University of Florida. He grew up in Central Florida and attended Bishop Moore and Lake Mary High Schools. He now lives with his son and daughter in Seminole County.

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Articles written by James C. Washburn:

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• Right of Set-Off on Unrelated Projects
• Comparing and maximizing Performance Bond and Commercial General Liability Protections

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• Integrated Project Delivery: Changing the Insurance Landscape