# Michael Garcia, P.A. > Michael Garcia, P.A. is a civil litigation law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It handles construction, business and commercial, real estate and municipal law disputes for businesses, contractors and property owners in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Founded in 2015 by attorney Michael Garcia, who leads the firm; associate attorneys Nandani Anjalie Deokarran and Cedric Small. Offices in Fort Lauderdale (888 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 400-D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) and West Palm Beach (2465 Mercer Avenue, Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL 33401). Clients are served in English and Spanish. The first consultation is free; the firm bills hourly, not on a contingency basis, and can arrange monthly payments within an agreed threshold. ## Services - [Fort Lauderdale Construction Lien Lawyer](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-construction-lien-lawyer/): Florida Chapter 713 liens: deadlines, filing and perfecting a lien in Broward County, lien foreclosure, removing or contesting a lien, waivers and the Notice of Commencement. - [Fort Lauderdale Construction Litigation Lawyer](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-construction-litigation-lawyer/): what construction litigation covers in Florida, limitation periods, breach of contract and non-payment claims, defending claims, mediation and arbitration. - [Fort Lauderdale Construction Defect Lawyer](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-construction-defect-lawyer/): Florida Chapter 558 defect claims: notice process, deadlines, pursuing a claim, defending contractors and design professionals, warranties. - [Fort Lauderdale Commercial Lien Lawyer](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-commercial-lien-lawyer/): liens on commercial projects under Chapter 713, lien foreclosure, payment bond claims on public projects, contesting a lien as owner or developer. - [Fort Lauderdale Business & Commercial Litigation Lawyer](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-business-commercial-litigation-lawyer/): business and commercial disputes in Florida, deadlines, judgments, damages and fees, defending a business that is sued, contracts and agreements. - [Fort Lauderdale Contract Dispute Lawyer](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-contract-dispute-lawyer/): breach of contract under Florida law, limitation periods, remedies, defenses, contract drafting and review, claims without a written contract. - [Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Litigation Lawyer](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-real-estate-litigation-lawyer/): real estate disputes in Florida, notice requirements and deadlines, how a case moves through Broward County courts, defending property owners, leases and closing documents. - [Municipal Law](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-municipal-law-lawyer/): code violations and municipal code enforcement for residential and commercial property, administrative hearing representation and appeals. ## About - [AI & LLM Structured Data for Michael Garcia, P.A.](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/ai-info/): the firm's facts in one place: identity, offices, people, services, credentials, contact and profiles. - [About Michael Garcia, P.A.](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/about-us/): the firm's history since 2015, its founding attorney, the team and how it works with clients. - [Michael Garcia](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/about-us/michael-garcia/): founding attorney; Florida Bar 2011, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida 2012; J.D., Nova Southeastern University; municipal, construction, real estate and commercial litigation. - [Nandani Anjalie Deokarran](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/about-us/nandani-anjalie-deokarran/): associate attorney; Florida Bar 2025; civil, commercial, construction and real estate litigation and arbitration. - [Cedric Small](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/about-us/cedric-small/): associate attorney; Florida Bar 2009; business and contract litigation, real estate and municipal code enforcement. - [Maria H. Jacome](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/about-us/maria-h-jacome/): paralegal; admitted to practice law in Colombia; Florida Notary Public; construction defect, contract and lien litigation. - [Marta Khaleel](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/about-us/marta-khaleel/): paralegal and legal assistant for business, construction, municipal and real estate matters. - [Tasha Gordon](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/about-us/tasha-gordon/): paralegal and office manager; has worked with Michael Garcia since August 2018. ## Contact - [Take the Next Step](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/contact-us/): the contact page with the intake form; phone 754-254-1100 (call or text). - [Request for Claim of Lien](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/lien-request/): a form for the details of a claim of lien: furnishing dates, customer, owner, job address and balance owing. - Fort Lauderdale office: 888 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 400-D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. - West Palm Beach office: 2465 Mercer Avenue, Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. ## Social Profiles - [Google Business Profile - Fort Lauderdale](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9213841115294069893): the Fort Lauderdale office on Google Maps. - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GarciaMichaelPa/): the firm's Facebook page. - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/michaelgarciapa/): the firm's Instagram account. - [Avvo](https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/33316-fl-michael-garcia-4073448.html): Michael Garcia's attorney profile. - [Martindale-Hubbell](https://www.martindale.com/attorney/michael-garcia-158091933/): Michael Garcia's attorney profile. - [Super Lawyers](https://profiles.superlawyers.com/florida/ft-lauderdale/lawyer/michael-garcia/39c715f1-d68f-43d1-b62f-1ab59dc145a3.html): Michael Garcia's attorney profile. ## Optional - [Case Results](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/cases/): the firm's published case write-ups. - [Case by Case: The Michael Garcia, P.A. Series](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/cases/case-by-case-the-michael-garcia-pa-series/): the Calixte family case, in which a $50,000 construction lien was found invalid and unenforceable. - [Testimonials](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/testimonials/): client reviews. - [News and Events](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/news-events/): firm news and community events. --- Language: en Updated: 2026-10-07