Payton K. Pope-Koepsell
Associate
Payton Pope-Koepsell guides clients through each phase of litigation, representing both large and small construction companies including:
- Contractors
- Developers
- Industry professionals, including engineers and architects
- Subcontractors
While in law school, she was a member of the Florida Law Review.
Experience
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Served as second chair in a successful two-week bench trial regarding construction and surety claims on behalf of a general contractor. Conducted direct and cross-examination of witnesses, argued objections, and drafted proposed judgment and post-judgment claim for attorneys’ fees.
- Prepared for and assisted in four-day deposition of condominium developer’s expert witness on numerous complex construction defects involving damages alleged to be more than $150 million.
- Secured subrogation of a plaintiff’s withdrawal of a $5 million defective design claim for international engineering client at mediation through presentation of strong legal and factual defenses.