Fort Lauderdale 401 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 1600 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 tel. +1 954.764.5222 fax +1 954.764, 5228 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 is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida as well as the courts of the State of Florida. Ms. Gentile’s accomplishments have been recognized by Chambers USA and Florida Super Lawyers. She is certified as a specialist in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, the Broward County Bar (Member of the Construction Law Committee), the National Association of Women in Construction, the Construction Association of South Florida, the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., the Construction Specifications Institute, and the Stephen R. Booher American Inns of Court. She is a graduate of Avila College, Florida International University, and Nova University Shephard Broad Law Center.