Zachary L. Auspitz

Zack focuses his practice on construction litigation, lien and bond claims, construction defect claims, professional negligence claims, arbitration, and contract negotiation. Throughout his career, he has worked on various complex litigation matters concerning business and commercial disputes and previously defended nationwide class action claims arising under consumer protection statutes in both state and federal court. Zack is a board-certified specialist in Construction Law by The Florida Bar.

Prior to joining Taft, Zack was a partner at a boutique Florida law firm specializing in construction.

• Obtained final summary judgment on behalf of the general contractor and surety against a payment bond claim by a material supplier (affirmed on appeal).
• Obtained $1.2 million arbitration award in favor of client in breach-of-contract dispute.
• Obtained partial summary judgment on behalf of hotel owner/developer against subcontractor’s lien foreclosure action, resulting in dismissal of action.
• Moved for summary judgment against claims for breach-of-contract and violations of Florida’s Condominium Act, resulting in plaintiff’s dismissal of claims.
• Defeated subcontractor’s motion for summary judgment on its breach of contract claim regarding pay-when-paid clause.
• Defeated motions for summary judgment as to lost profits and unlicensed contracting claims.