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Leonardo N. Ortiz

Partner
l.ortiz@mooreandlee.com
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Phone: 954.525.6110
Fax: 954.525.6177

500 E. Broward Blvd.
Suite 1820
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33394

LEONARDO (LENNY) N. ORTIZ is a Partner at Moore & Lee’s Fort Lauderdale office. Lenny is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. Lenny has extensive experience in a wide range of construction claims and disputes representing owners, contractors, subcontractors, and surety companies. Lenny has also advised clients at every phase of the construction process including drafting contracts and preparing lien and bond claims.

Lenny has lectured on various construction industry topics including AIA contracts, construction defects, and subcontractor/contractor relationships. Prior to joining the firm, Lenny was an associate at Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP where he represented various clients in construction and commercial litigation. Lenny also served as a Staff Attorney at the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee, Florida, from 2001–2002.

Education

J.D., Florida State University, 2001

B.S. Criminal Justice, Florida International University, 1998

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida, 2001
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2002
Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law, 2009

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Broward County Bar Association Construction Law Committee
Member Since: 2009
Vice–Chair

Florida Bar Construction Law Committee
Member Since: 2006

ACE Mentor Program of South Florida, Inc.
Member Since: 2008
Board Member

Young Contractors Forum of South Florida
Member Since: 2009
Steering Committee Member

South Florida AGC
Member Since: 2005

Honors

Recognized as a Rising Star in Florida Super Lawyers, 2010 ed.

Publications

“Contract Termination May Impact Dispute Resolution Opportunities” Florida Commercial Builder, April/May 2008

Personal

Lenny is married with two children.