Derek Kantaskas practices construction law, and represents clients during contract negotiation and formation, throughout a project and, if necessary, in all aspects of mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings. Mr. Kantaskas has experience resolving complex contract disputes, project delay claims, construction defects, lien and bond disputes, and non-payment for construction services. He has been selected as a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers (2011 and 2012) and an "Up and Comer" by Florida Legal Elite (2011). Mr. Kantaskas also chairs the Articles Subcommittee of the Construction Law Section for the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Mr. Kantaskas' clientele includes representing general contractors, developers, nationwide homebuilders, subcontractors, owners, disaster remediation companies, ethanol fabricators, steel erectors, and heavy construction companies.