- Overview
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- Publications
- Recognitions
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Overview
Brian Oblow is a trial attorney with over 25 years of experience. In addition to representing clients in all aspects of litigation, he serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association, and as a circuit civil mediator certified by the Florida Supreme Court.
Brian is board certified construction law by The Florida Bar and is recognized by his peers among Florida Super Lawyers® and Best Lawyers® in Construction Law. Brian’s practice primarily focuses on representing contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, and owners in a wide variety of construction and commercial litigation matters, including construction defect and negligence claims, contract disputes, lien and bond claims, insurance coverage issues, landlord/tenant matters, as well as contract and other document review and drafting.
Brian is the former Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Inn of Court and currently serves as co-chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Subcommittee and as an active member of the Construction Litigation Subcommittee of the Real Property and Probate Law section of the Florida Bar.
Brian was born in Port Jefferson, New York, and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the University of Florida in 1995 and his J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1999.
Community Involvement
- Mentor for FAMU College of Law
- Volunteer for Bay Area Legal Services
- Active participant and contributor to various programs for the Boy Scouts of America
- Regularly leads and participates in Keeping Tampa Bay Beautiful
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Education
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D. Honors | 1999
- University of Florida, Political Science | 1995
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Related Services
- Obtained a large settlement for a general contractor in a contract dispute with a homeowner’s association over hurricane damage repairs.
- Obtained a large settlement for a subcontractor against a land surveyor for damages the subcontractor incurred as result of alleged surveying errors.
- Defended a business broker successfully in a dispute involving the sale of a multi-million-dollar company by obtaining a dismissal of the action with prejudice.
Education
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D. Honors | 1999
- University of Florida, Political Science | 1995
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Related Services
Publications
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“What Are the Boundaries for the Use of AI in Arbitration?” CONSTRUCTive Talk Vol XI, Issue 1 2026
- "Are COVID-19 Liability Waivers Enforceable?" Roofing Magazine, Vol. 11, No. 5, 2020
Seminars & Presentations
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Critical Contract Provisions for Contractors, Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida, 2023
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Alternative Dispute Resolution, CCL University, 2019
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Common Commercial General Liability Insurance Provisions and Exclusions that Effect the Construction Industry, CCL University, 2019
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Depositions-What You Need to Know, Tampa Bay Inn of Court, 2016
Education
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D. Honors | 1999
- University of Florida, Political Science | 1995
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Related Services
Recognitions
- Board Certified in Construction Law, The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
- AV Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Florida Super Lawyers®, 2013-2025 (Rising Stars, 2009-2012)
- Best Lawyers® – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, 2021-2026
- Tampa Magazine, Top Lawyer
- Florida Trend, Legal Elite
- Tampa Top Rated Lawyer, Insurance Defense
Education
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D. Honors | 1999
- University of Florida, Political Science | 1995
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida