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    Payton K. Pope-Koepsell

    Associate

    Tampa
    813-472-7764
    payton.pope@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    LitigationConstruction/DesignReal Estate and Construction

    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

    • 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.

    Insights

    • June 4, 2026

      Phelps Expands Chambers Rankings to 33 Practices and 88 Lawyers in 2026 Guide…

    • October 24, 2025

      Phelps Wins Breach-of-Contract Dispute for KAST Construction After Nine-Day Trial…

    More +
    • June 5, 2025

      Phelps’ Chambers USA Rankings Expand to 78 Lawyers, 28 Practices in 2025 Guide…

    Recognition

    • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business - Construction
    • Diversity Fellow, ABA Forum on Construction Law
    • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business - Construction
    • Diversity Fellow, ABA Forum on Construction Law

    Education

    • University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2022
    • University of Florida, B.A., International Studies, summa cum laude, 2017
    • University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2022
    • University of Florida, B.A., International Studies, summa cum laude, 2017

    Credentials

    • Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    • Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional:

    • The Florida Bar
    • American Bar Association - Forum on Construction Law - Member 

    Civic:

    • Girls Rock St. Pete - Secretary (2026)

    Professional:

    • The Florida Bar
    • American Bar Association - Forum on Construction Law - Member 

    Civic:

    • Girls Rock St. Pete - Secretary (2026)
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    • Litigation
    • Construction/Design
    • Real Estate and Construction
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