Edward M. Weller

Edward M. Weller

Construction Consulting & Mediation Services, LLC
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Construction Mediator | Arbitrator | Construction Consultant | Governmental Dispute Resolution Specialist

Florida | Serving Contractors, Developers, Property Owners, Design Professionals, Insurers, Municipalities, and Construction Professionals Throughout Florida
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Professional Overview

Ed Weller is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and County Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator, certified umpire, licensed general contractor, and construction consultant with decades of hands-on experience resolving complex construction and governmental disputes throughout Florida.

Unlike many construction neutrals whose experience is rooted primarily in litigation, Ed's expertise comes directly from the construction industry. His background includes construction management, permitting, inspections, building code administration, contractor licensing, governmental compliance, and field operations, allowing him to understand both the legal and technical issues that drive construction disputes.

As Managing Partner of Construction Consulting & Mediation Services, Ed helps parties resolve conflicts efficiently while minimizing project delays, business disruption, unnecessary expense, and litigation.
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Why Attorneys, Contractors & Owners Select Ed Weller

Construction disputes often require more than legal analysis—they require someone who understands how construction projects actually function.

Ed brings together technical construction expertise, regulatory knowledge, and dispute resolution experience to help contractors, developers, property owners, architects, engineers, insurers, municipalities, and other stakeholders evaluate complex issues and reach practical resolutions.

His ability to bridge construction operations with mediation and arbitration makes him particularly effective in disputes involving technical construction issues, governmental agencies, permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
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Geographic Areas Served

Statewide Florida, including virtual proceedings for construction, commercial, residential, governmental, and regulatory matters.

Whether the dispute involves construction defects, contractor performance, project delays, permitting, inspections, code enforcement, insurance claims, or governmental compliance, Ed Weller offers the technical knowledge and dispute resolution experience to help parties resolve complex construction matters efficiently and professionally.
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Approach to Dispute Resolution

Ed believes construction disputes are best resolved through informed communication, technical understanding, and practical problem-solving.

Whether serving as mediator, arbitrator, consultant, or umpire, he works to clarify technical issues, evaluate project risks, improve communication among stakeholders, and help parties reach efficient, cost-effective resolutions that keep projects moving forward whenever possible.
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Certifications & Professional Licenses

Florida Supreme Court

  • Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator
  • Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

Construction & Building Certifications

  • Florida Certified General Contractor
  • Florida Certified Building Code Administrator
  • Florida Certified Standard Building Inspector
  • Florida Certified Standard Building Plans Examiner
  • Florida Certified Roofing Inspector
  • Florida Certified Commercial Plumbing Inspector
  • International Code Council
  • Certified Commercial Plumbing Inspector
  • Florida Certified Home Inspector

Additional Credentials

  • Florida Department of Financial Services Approved Circuit Court Mediator
  • Florida Division of Condominiums, Timeshares & Mobile Homes Certified Paid Mediator
  • Certified Umpire

Representative Dispute Experience

  • Construction defects and defective workmanship
  • Breach of construction contracts
  • Scope of work disagreements
  • Project delays and scheduling conflicts
  • Payment disputes and contractor compensation
  • Change orders
  • Building code interpretation
  • Permit denials and permitting delays
  • Inspection disputes
  • Certificate of Occupancy issues
  • Stop-work orders
  • Contractor licensing matters
  • Governmental compliance
  • Zoning and land development
  • Condominium and commercial construction disputes
  • First-party property insurance claims
  • Construction-related regulatory proceedings

Education

  • University of Miami, Bachelor of Business Administration

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