Adams & Reese Expands National Construction Practice with Addition of Veteran Litigator Ric Asfar in Tampa

The AmLaw 200 firm of Adams & Reese continues to grow its nationally ranked construction practice with the addition of Richard "Ric" Asfar as Partner in the Tampa office. Asfar brings nearly two decades of experience representing individuals, government entities, interest groups, and businesses in construction litigation, insurance coverage, employment litigation, appellate advocacy, and commercial disputes.

Asfar has been "AV-Preeminent" rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2016 and is recognized by clients and peers in Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Trend's "Legal Elite," and Tampa Magazine's "Top Lawyers." His addition significantly bolsters the firm's construction litigation capabilities, particularly in the Tampa market where he has developed unparalleled familiarity with the local construction industry and litigation landscape.

Trent Cotney, Adams & Reese Tampa Partner and Construction Team Leader, emphasized Asfar's value, stating: "Ric has a well-deserved reputation as an exceptionally detail-oriented litigator who stays ahead of the curve on litigation trends and legislative changes in construction law." The firm's construction practice has grown into one of the largest groups in the country under the leadership of Construction Practice Group Leader Chris Derden and Construction Team Leaders David Toney and Cotney.

The Adams & Reese Construction Practice now includes close to 100 construction attorneys licensed to practice in more than 35 states, with Construction Executive ranking the firm among the Top 20 construction law firms over the last three years. Asfar joins a Tampa office that has close to 30 construction attorneys, including those who are Florida Bar board-certified in construction law, AAA and Florida-certified arbitrators and construction mediators who have served in numerous construction disputes, general counsels of roofing associations, and former general contractors in the industry.

Asfar's construction law experience encompasses complex construction defect cases, construction delay, insurance disputes, catastrophic personal injury and property damage claims, bond claims, lien claims, contracting, and employment matters. His reputation as "a lawyer's lawyer" stems from cases where other experienced attorneys have sought him out to address thorny legal issues that could derail a client's case. Asfar expressed enthusiasm about joining the team, noting: "The Tampa office is unique in its construction focus with people at the forefront of thought leadership on the intersection of construction and law."