Melanie Kalmanson

Commercial litigation and appellate representation with unique strategy perspective

Melanie Kalmanson advises clients on commercial litigation, representing businesses and individuals in all phases of litigation in state court, federal court and arbitration. Her practice focuses on construction and real estate litigation disputes, in which she represents contractors, manufacturers, subcontractors and other sophisticated parties. She handles a variety of disputes, including:

• Real estate and contract disputes
• Construction-related disputes
• Business tort actions

As a former Florida Supreme Court law clerk, Melanie has an invaluable understanding of the appellate process and a unique perspective on strategies to best assist clients at each level of the litigation process. She takes a pragmatic approach toward every dispute to obtain the best available outcomes while managing risk efficiently and effectively.

Melanie is vice chair of the Real Estate and Construction Litigation subgroup.

• Advising on construction disputes, including construction liens, contract disputes and construction defect litigation.
• Addressing real estate-related disputes, including lease enforcement and foreclosures.
• Guiding clients through the appellate process, from trial court through resolution. 
• Representing financial institutions and loan servicers in litigation, including foreclosure disputes and loan enforcement actions in state and federal court.

• Obtained dismissal of lawsuit attempting to impose successor liability on national client for construction defect matter.
• Represented an international manufacturer in prosecuting breach of contract claims and successfully defending construction delay claims for liquidated damages, with the opposition receiving zero recovery. 
• Represented a limited partnership and current partner against a former partner and manager for breach of fiduciary duty, conversion and money lent, and defended claims to rescind and expand terms of a buy-out agreement.