Published in Law360
Franchesco “Frank” Soto is spotlighted for joining the firm’s Miami office as a partner at Ball Janik LLP. With more than two decades of litigation experience representing building owners (including condominium and homeowners’ associations), Soto’s addition marks the further expansion of Ball Janik’s South Florida presence and enhances its ability to serve owners with construction defect issues. Soto is the latest addition in Ball Janik’s expansion effort in the Sunshine State, which has included opening its fourth and fifth offices last year.
“Frank’s experience, particularly his success advocating for associations in complex construction disputes, positions him to make an immediate impact on both our practice and the market,” said James C. Prichard, Managing Partner of Ball Janik LLP. “As construction continues to boom in Florida, so too does the need for skilled attorneys who can hold developers and contractors accountable. Frank’s arrival reinforces our commitment to providing clients with experienced and trusted legal advocates.”
Previously, Soto served as Chair of the Construction Department at a Miami-based law firm, representing associations and property owners with construction defect claims. For over two decades, Soto has served as the trusted legal advisor to luxury high-rise condominiums and other major community associations. His litigation practice also includes defending financial institutions in breach of contract claims, real estate disputes, and consumer protection matters, which provides him with a comprehensive understanding of the various forces at play in Florida’s construction market.
“I’m obviously very excited about this new move, joining a firm that’s so laser-focused on this construction defect world,” Soto said. “It’s a great team. Everyone from the top to the bottom is fully vested in representing these owners, condominium associations, and townhome associations, in making sure that what they’re buying and their buildings are free of defects. And I’m super excited and pumped about being part of that.”
Soto earned his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center, where he served as associate editor of the Journal of International Law and Comparative Studies, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Florida International University.
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