A Fortune 100 energy firm and a $6 billion real estate investment trust are two companies for which David A. Shontz has helped resolve disputes. For those involved in real estate, construction, insurance, and general commercial contracts, Mr. Shontz works in and out of court to negotiate agreements. He is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group in the Orlando office and represents companies throughout the state.
Experience
Mr. Shontz represents both corporations and individuals in trial and in negotiations out of court. He focuses on complex civil litigation (plaintiff and defense) and commercial litigation involving contracts, insurance coverage disputes, construction and eminent domain.
He works with companies in various industries throughout the State of Florida, including real estate developers and owners, construction contractors, energy companies, auto dealers and others. For these and other businesses, he has helped resolve disputes over construction defects, environmental contamination, development issues and business contracts. He also works with a local airport authority on eminent domain issues.
Background
Before joining Shutts & Bowen, Mr. Shontz worked for 10 years as a litigation paralegal focusing on eminent domain/condemnation and various types of litigation. He helped represent hundreds of property owners throughout Florida against condemning authorities, including the Florida Department of Transportation, Orange County, Seminole County and the City of Orlando. His experience in eminent domain also includes assisting the Orlando/Orange County Expressway Authority in filing and litigating eminent domain cases on behalf of the condemning authority.
Education
- Barry University School of Law, J.D., 2002
- University of Central Florida, B.A., Legal Studies, 1998
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Affiliations
- Association of Eminent Domain Professionals
- Orange County Bar Association
- Board of Advisors, Barry University School of Law