A news mention in the Orlando Sentinel featured two Ball Janik LLP attorneys, James D’Cruz and Brian Ankeny, who have joined the Orlando office.
D’Cruz focuses on construction defect claims and is well-versed in investigations, handling disputes, and advanced negotiation strategies. Prior to joining Ball Janik, D’Cruz held senior associate positions at AMLAW 100 law firms in Florida and Texas, representing global defense contractors, financial institutions, and energy firms in litigation, resulting in multimillion-dollar damage recovery awards.
“Ball Janik’s team is known for its sophistication and success at prosecuting construction defect claims,” said D’Cruz. “I look forward to contributing my strengths to create solutions that help clients get efficient results for their pressing concerns.”
Ankeny focuses on construction defect claims and has a background in litigation involving expert and written discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation. Prior to joining Ball Janik, Ankeny handled matters involving personal injury defense, premises liability, construction, residential ejectment proceedings, and education law litigation for a prominent Central Florida corporate, real estate, and labor law firm.
“It is an honor to join this construction defect team that has litigated extensive claims and so many successful judgments,” said Ankeny. “I am ready to contribute my talents to help advance clients’ objectives.”
Read the mention in the Orlando Sentinel, click here.