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Brian T. Crevasse

Partner


Orlando Office

bcrevasse@balljanik.com
T: 407.404.6724
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Overview

Brian T. Crevasse is a partner in Ball Janik LLP’s Construction and Design and Construction Defect practice groups. Mr. Crevasse’s practice concentrates on the representation of owners and stakeholders in a wide array of construction matters. He is a Florida Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law, designated by the Florida Bar as an expert in Construction Law. He was selected to the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2009-2014, and has been selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list from 2015-2022.

Mr. Crevasse is uniquely situated with an in-depth and technical understanding of many aspects of the construction industry, allowing him to tailor his practice to the representation of owners and stakeholders including general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, public agencies, and developers in all phases of the construction process, including construction disputes, litigation, arbitration and mediation. Mr. Crevasse regularly advises clients in construction defect claims, as well as general construction litigation, including payment disputes, lien law issues, payment bond claims, surety bond claims, bid protests, and delay claims. He also provides risk management advice to entities seeking to prevent claims.

Brian’s previous representation of clients in many areas of the construction industry gives him unique insight and ability to emphasize success and maximize returns for his clients.

Mr. Crevasse is a member of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust and Trial Lawyers sections. He also currently serves on the Health Services Board of Directors for Flagler Hospital, and has since 2015.

Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, 2003, University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Order of the Coif
  • B.A., Political Science, 2000, University of Florida

Honors

  • Super Lawyers Magazine, Florida Super Lawyers list, 2015 – 2022
  • Super Lawyers Magazine, Florida Rising Stars list, 2009 – 2014
  • Recognized by the Florida Bar as a Florida Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law

Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • Georgia

Kelly Corcoran is an insurance coverage attorney focused on resolving complex insurance coverage disputes on behalf of individual and corporate policyholders in their pursuit to recover claims. He has significant experience in handling construction defect coverage issues involving commercial and residential buildings including apartment complexes, condominiums, and single-family homes, as well as other coverage issues involving personal injury and property damage claims. Mr. Corcoran was selected to the Florida Rising Stars list, published in Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016-2018. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Before joining Ball Janik LLP, Mr. Corcoran served as coverage counsel for several national insurers, in which he gained invaluable experience in understanding how insurance companies defend themselves in legal battles with claimants and policyholders. His experience includes litigating disputes arising under commercial, homeowners, automobile and general liability policies.

Mr. Corcoran has been involved with coverage issues ranging from improperly installed roofs, fire sprinkler systems, curtain wall systems, and post-tension cables to large multi-district litigation involving Chinese drywall and FEMA Formaldehyde Travel Trailers. Mr. Corcoran is well-versed in primary and excess insurance policies, policy interpretations, as well as insurance policies covering subcontractors and additional insureds. He has numerous published opinions in the areas of tort and insurance law, including Claudio v. Regaldo, 116 So.3d 451 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013).

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Corcoran was a partner in the second oldest law firm in Florida, Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson LLP. On a personal note, Mr. Corcoran enjoys spending his free time with his wife, daughter, son, and two dogs.