About Maria-Isabel Portuondo
Attorney Portuondo’s work focuses on business and construction law, and property damage claims. Throughout her legal career, she has helped clients in
various matters of all magnitudes. While she has had large successes, including the successful negotiation of a multi-million dollar arbitration and recovering
escrow deposits worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, she also enjoys working hand in hand with smaller business owners, guiding them to success through
business consulting and contract drafting and negotiations.
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various matters of all magnitudes. While she has had large successes, including the successful negotiation of a multi-million dollar arbitration and recovering
escrow deposits worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, she also enjoys working hand in hand with smaller business owners, guiding them to success through
business consulting and contract drafting and negotiations.
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Maria-Isabel Portuondo's Recent Answers
Mar 26, 2020
Mar 26, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at Portuondo Law Firm, P.A.
This may depend on your city and county rules. In Miami-Dade, the current list can be found here:
https://www.miamidade.gov/information/library/coronavirus-emergency-order-07-20-businesses.pdf. An "open" construction site is currently considered
essential in Miami-Dade. As for cleaning companies, you may fall under section 2(i) but it is not 100% clear. This information can change from daySee More...
https://www.miamidade.gov/information/library/coronavirus-emergency-order-07-20-businesses.pdf. An "open" construction site is currently considered
essential in Miami-Dade. As for cleaning companies, you may fall under section 2(i) but it is not 100% clear. This information can change from daySee More...
May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at Portuondo Law Firm, P.A.
Assuming you were in a direct relationship with the owner, and if you are within 90 days of your last actual work on the property, you likely have lien rights
and can record a lien. You should do this as soon as possible to ensure the lien is recorded on time. There is also a deadline to send the lien to the owner and
possibly others.
and can record a lien. You should do this as soon as possible to ensure the lien is recorded on time. There is also a deadline to send the lien to the owner and
possibly others.
Apr 12, 2020
Apr 12, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at Portuondo Law Firm, P.A.
Sounds like you are out of luck with the lien, but you can still file in small claims court (the limit was raised to $8000 January 1) without a lien.
Apr 6, 2020
Apr 6, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at Portuondo Law Firm, P.A.
This is a very complex question and there is a lot of new information coming in almost everyday. We have been assisting as many business owners as
possible with information on the various options, but it depends a lot on your individual situation. If you'd like to schedule a free call, you can use this link to do
so: https://app.lawmatics.com/appointment-calendar/MTkxNQ==|WyIxNTczIl0=|WyI4NDIiXQ==|WyJwaG9uZU51bWJlciJd
possible with information on the various options, but it depends a lot on your individual situation. If you'd like to schedule a free call, you can use this link to do
so: https://app.lawmatics.com/appointment-calendar/MTkxNQ==|WyIxNTczIl0=|WyI4NDIiXQ==|WyJwaG9uZU51bWJlciJd
Apr 10, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at Portuondo Law Firm, P.A.
You can record the lien to protect yourself and release it once he has paid in full. In my experience, if you don't record the lien, your chances of getting paid
go down A LOT. Be aware that you must file suit within 1 year of recording the lien so you may want to watch it with that 12 month plan. Also, he has the
money and won't pay you? Not a good sign, protect yourself as much as possible. You should consider hiring an attorney to draft a payment plan tSee More...
go down A LOT. Be aware that you must file suit within 1 year of recording the lien so you may want to watch it with that 12 month plan. Also, he has the
money and won't pay you? Not a good sign, protect yourself as much as possible. You should consider hiring an attorney to draft a payment plan tSee More...
Liens filed by Portuondo Law Firm
Below you can find a list of recent liens filed by Portuondo Law Firm on behalf of their construction clients.
Filed for
Address
Amount
Date
The Owen Group Corporation
Quantum Lakes Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33426
$24,500
Apr 29, 2020
The Owen Group Corporation
2518 N Haverhill Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
$17,000
Apr 6, 2020
Details
Location
Florida
Years of Experience
19
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Florida Bar
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese