About Stuart H.

Stuart H. Sobel is a shareholder at Siegfried Rivera, a law firm based in Coral Gables, Florida. He has been practicing law for over 45 years, focusing primarily on construction and commercial disputes. His experience includes representing many construction professionals—such as developers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors. Material suppliers—across various projects, including infrastructure, stadiums, performing arts centers, courthouses, hospitals, tunnels, roadways, and high-rise structures. Mr. Sobel earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brown University in 1975 and graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1978. He was admitted to the Florida Bar on November 7, 1978,. He is also admitted to practice in Georgia (1993), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2000), and several U.S.

Circuit Courts, including the 3rd, 5th, and 11th Circuits. Throughout his career, Mr. Sobel has been recognized for his expertise in construction law. He is board certified in construction law by The Florida Bar and has been listed in Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in construction law since 2009. Additionally, he has been named to Florida Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America. In 2020, Mr. Sobel was selected as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America, an invitation-only association recognizing excellence in construction law. He has also been honored with the Miami Dade Bar Association’s 2023 Circle of Excellence award in the Construction Law category. Mr. Sobel is a member of the American Bar Association and serves on the Panel of Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association’s Large and Complex Case Panel for Construction.

He is also a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers. He maintains an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. Mr. Sobel is fluent in English and is based in Coral Gables, Florida. \n\nMr. Sobel earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brown University in 1975 and graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1978. He was admitted to the Florida Bar on November 7, 1978,. He is also admitted to practice in Georgia (1993), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2000). Several U.S.

Circuit Courts, including the 3rd, 5th, and 11th Circuits.\n\nThroughout his career, Mr. Sobel has been recognized for his expertise in construction law. He is board certified in construction law by The Florida Bar and has been listed in Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in construction law since 2009. Additionally, he has been named to Florida Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America.\n\nIn 2020, Mr. Sobel was selected as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America, an invitation-only association recognizing excellence in construction law. He has also been honored with the Miami Dade Bar Association’s 2023 Circle of Excellence award in the Construction Law category.\n\nMr. Sobel is a member of the American Bar Association and serves on the Panel of Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association’s Large and Complex Case Panel for Construction. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers.\n\nHe maintains an \"AV\" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. Mr. Sobel is fluent in English and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.","sources":[

Education

University of Miami School of Law

J.D.

1978

Brown University

B.A.

1975

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Shareholder

Siegfried Rivera

Accepted Jurisdictions

5th Circuit
Georgia
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Florida
11th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Georgia (1993) the U.S

Certifications & Awards

Certified as Circuit Civil Mediator

Florida Supreme Court

Certified Civil trial attorney

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Board Certified Construction Lawyer

Florida Bar

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

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American College of Construction Lawyers

Fellow Current

American Arbitration Association’s Large and Complex Case Panel for Construction

Neutral Current

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