Lauren Eliopoulos, B.C.S. Attorney At Law

Seasoned construction attorney skilled in resolving complex defect claims for developers, contractors, and subcontractors across Florida. Renowned for strategic case analysis and securing favorable outcomes before trial.

Lauren Eliopoulos is board certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar and focuses her practice on all aspects of construction-related matters from contract preparation and execution, to liens, and defect lawsuits. She represents developers, general contractors, and subcontractors throughout Florida, offering extensive experience in defense of installation and product defect claims, with a focus on corrosion, water intrusion, and coating failures in sliding glass doors, windows, and railings for single-family homes, multi-family communities, mixed-use projects, and high-rise condominiums.

Lauren has a strong track record of successfully resolving claims at all stages, from pre-suit negotiations through litigation, arbitration, and trial. She specializes in resolving matters favorably for her clients before trial, leveraging her skills in thorough initial case analysis and expert strategy development.

In addition to her legal practice, Lauren delivers valuable continuing education. She regularly presents courses for insurance adjusters and contractors, covering essential topics such as Florida Statute 558, changes regarding the Statute of Repose, risk transfer analysis, and case resolution strategies. Her commitment to clients and the industry makes her an important resource and advocate.

• Notable Work
  • William Ogden v. CJM Construction, Inc., 386 So. 3d 554 (Fla. 4th DCA 2024) (PCA)
  • Ifrain Benitez v. Lawson Industries, Inc., 367 So. 3d 600 (Fla. 3d DCA 2023) (written opinion)
  • Westpark Preserve Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Pulte Home Corporation, et al, 365 So. 2d 391 (Fla. 2d DCA 2023) (written opinion)
  • Pulte Home Corporation v. Westpark Preserve Homeowners Association, Inc., et al, 2023 WL 3401391 (Fla. 2d DCA 2023) (PCA)
  • Defense verdict in Eloquence Condominium Association v. CDC Construction, et. al.
• Recognition
  • Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2021-2024
• Insights
  • “The Rubik’s Cube of Construction,” James River Seminar, August 2023
  • “The Four Quarters of Risk Transfer,” Align Seminar, April 2021
• Affiliations
  • American Bar Association
  • The Florida Bar
    • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
    • Young Lawyers Division
    • Environmental and Land Use Law Section
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association
    • Young Lawyers Division
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Pinellas Chapter
• Credentials
  • J.D., Stetson University College of Law, 2016
    • Certificate of Concentration in Environment Law
    • Environmental Law Review
    • Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy
  • B.A., Stetson University, 2011, summa cum laude
  • Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar
• Admissions
  • Florida