Miami
One Southeast Third Avenue
Suite 3100
Miami, FL 33131
tel. +1 305.358.2600
fax +1 305.375.0328

mgentile@pecklaw.com



Melinda S. Gentile has developed a particular expertise in all aspects of construction law and construction dispute resolution and has demonstrated success in preparing and handling construction matters ranging from bid protests to contract disputes and from contractor’s liens to defect claims. In addition to her construction law practice, Ms. Gentile maintains an active practice in other areas of general, civil and commercial litigation.

Ms. Gentile’s construction law practice has provided substantial experience and understanding of the development and construction process, which is used to assist engineers, contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, architects, owners, materialmen, suppliers, laborers and sureties in avoiding and resolving disputes during the construction process. Ms. Gentile’s representation begins at the earliest stages of the construction process and continues through completion and any subsequent disputes which may arise. She endeavors, wherever possible, to resolve disputes that arise during the contracting and construction process immediately in an effort to avoid litigation upon completion of the project. When dispute resolution cannot be accomplished during the construction process, Ms. Gentile has vigorously represented her clients in varied litigation proceedings. She has successfully handled a variety of matters before state courts, federal courts, and in arbitration, mediation, administrative proceedings and private negotiations.

Ms. Gentile has been certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator and is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. She is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida as well as the courts of the State of Florida. She has also served as a Broward County Magistrate.

Ms. Gentile's accomplishments have been recognized by Chambers USA, Florida Super Lawyers, Who's Who Legal, Best Lawyers in America and South Florida's Best Lawyers. Ms. Gentile is also a member of the Florida Bar (Member of the Construction Law Committee), the Broward County Bar (Member of the Construction Law Committee), the National Association of Women in Construction, the Construction Association of South Florida and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. She is a graduate of Avila College, Florida International University, and Nova University Shephard Broad Law Center.