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About Jason Lambert
Jason Lambert is a Florida licensed attorney based in Tampa, Florida who focuses his practice on representing and advising contractors, subcontractors, and
material suppliers in the construction industry. Before law school, Jason spent a decade working in the construction industry, primarily as a project manager
and operations director for both new construction and remodeling. He also has experience in the wholesale and retail electrical, flooring, and countertop
industries.
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Jul 24, 2020
Jul 24, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
Florida
Jason Lambert
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Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl, Llp
Maybe. On July 1st, the licensing requirements for interior designers changed in Florida, so the timing of your project may impact whether you would be
covered under Florida's construction lien statute. You should contact an attorney to see if you are eligible to file a lien. Feel free to reach out if you have any
other questions.
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Jul 14, 2019
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaRight to Lien
Jason Lambert
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Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl, Llp
Without a written contract, it makes a lien claim very hard to justify. Did the homeowner us your design, and just purchase it from another person? Florida
recently changed its interior design licensing statute, so depending on the timing of all of this, that could impact whether you would qualify for a design
professional's lien under Chapter 713.  Depending on the nature of your service, it may be worth having a short agreement letting people know thSee More...
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Oct 15, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaLicenses
Jason Lambert
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Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl, Llp
What do you mean by "challenge test pass" Generally, you have to pass a test on your experience unless you meet certain formal education or experience
requirements. Are you already licensed in another state? That can also sometimes help. 
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Mar 26, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaCollectionsCoronavirus
Jason Lambert
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Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl, Llp
Earlier today, Governor Desantis issued an executive order addressing this and construction is generally an essential order. Under the order, Essential
Services are listed in three separate places: (1) the US Dep’t of Homeland Security’s guidance on critical infrastructure workforce, (2) the businesses and
activities listed in Executive Order 20-89, and (3) other essential services approved by the State Coordinating Officer and the State Health Officer. See More...
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Oct 30, 2019
From an Anonymous Contractor
Florida
Jason Lambert
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Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl, Llp
Florida has a "specialty contractor" licensing requirement. The specialty contractor designation applies to many different and specific niches in construction.
I've copied and pasted the definition of a specialty contractor below, and I believe that your siding and fascia work could require this type of license
depending on the materials used: 61G4-15.015 Certification of Specialty Structure Contractors. (1) Scope of Rule. The purpose of this rule is to prSee More...
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