Lauren Eliopoulos

Partner

Lauren Eliopoulos focuses her practice on construction law and commercial litigation. As a
Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer, Lauren represents developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in various construction matters related to single-family homes, multi-family communities, mixed use projects, and high-rise condominiums throughout Florida. In addition, Lauren has successfully resolved claims pre-suit, in litigation and arbitration, and at trial. In her carrier, Ms. Eliopoulos has focused on the glass and glazing scope of work, from unique curtain wall installations to your standard single-family home window-related cases. Ms. Eliopoulos’ experience ranges from installation and product defect claims to claims of corrosion, water intrusion, and coatings issues with sliding glass doors, windows, and railings. Ms. Eliopoulos implements effective strategies to resolve claims early and favorably by issuing targeted discovery and case-ending motions.

Ms. Eliopoulos has also recently taken a number of cases to trial. Most recently, Ms. Eliopoulos resolved a case on a motion for directed verdict to her client’s favor. In another construction defect glass and glazing case, Ms. Eliopoulos obtained a dismissal at trial which ultimately resulted in a complete defense verdict.

With a focus on catering to client needs, dedication to responsiveness, and a “can-do” attitude, Ms. Eliopoulos brings incredible passion to her cases. Her attention to detail during the initial case analysis and strategy development has led to multiple early-stage resolutions in matters at mediation prior to litigation. From this experience, Ms. Eliopoulos participated in continuing education presentations for insurance adjusters and contractors related to Florida Statute 558, risk transfer, and case resolution strategies.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time in the kitchen or on the water with her husband, Ben, and son, Nikko.

Presentations & Publications

PRESENTATIONS

• Successfully Solving the Puzzle of Construction Defect Claims (Continuing Education Course for Claims Professionals)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Bar Association
• The Florida Bar
• The Florida Land Use and Environmental Division
• American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
• St. Petersburg Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
• Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Pinellas Chapter
• Environmental and Land Use Subdivision of the Florida Bar

PRACTICE AREAS

• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• Property Damage Litigation
• Premises Liability

EDUCATION

• J.D., Stetson University College of Law, 2016, Certificate of Concentration in Environmental Law, Moot Court Board, Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy.
• B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Stetson University, 2011

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Florida

DISTINCTIONS

• Board Certified in Construction Law, The Florida Bar, 2022