FRANK J. HILD, PARTNER
Professional Summary

Mr. Hild represents clients in all phases of construction from contract preparation through ultimate dispute resolution, including litigation. He has actively participated in trials, administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolution proceedings throughout Florida and other states, as well as in the federal system. Mr. Hild’s understanding of both the construction industry and courtroom comes from a varied background such as being a project engineer in hospital construction and being a private criminal defense and commercial litigation attorney. Mr. Hild is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubble and Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar.

Admitted
  • 1999, Florida
  • 2013, Texas
  • 2004, 2013, 2014, U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida

Education
  • Law School: University of Florida, J.D., 1999
  • Postgraduate: University of Florida, M.S., Building Construction, 2007
    (Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society)
  • College: Oberlin College, B.A., 1993

Certifications
  • Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar

Recognitions
  • AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers® - Construction Law, since 2021

Presentations
  • Top Ten Common Mistakes that Ensure Litigation to NAWIC Southeastern Forum, May 13, 2016 and to the Associated Builders and Contractors, IN Central Florida Chapter on October 20, 2015
  • Construction Contract Provisions and Delay Claims at The Seminar Group's Construction Project Scheduling and Delay Claims Program on May 5, 2016
  • Working with Owners when Claims Arise to CMAA Florida Chapter, August 19, 2015 

Professional Associations

The Florida Bar; American Bar Association (Forum on Construction Law); The Orange County Bar Association; American Society Professional Estimators;  The Associated General Contractors of America