Construction Defect Claims
Construction Defect Claims •Developer Defect Claims •Water Intrusion •Roofing Defects Structural Defects •Building Envelope Defects
Concrete Defects •Contractor Disputes•Construction Litigation
26 Yrs Experience
With more than 26 years of experience, our law firm provides strategic defense counsel to insurers, insureds, businesses, and property owners in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout South Florida.
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Practice Areas
We defend property, casualty, premises liability, automobile, trucking, construction defect, professional liability, coverage, and bad-faith claims.
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Contact Information
Email Address: info@dsfpa.com
We serve clients in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout South Florida, on-site and virtually.
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years of experience
About Us
Welcome to
Dania S. Fernandez
& Associates, P.A.
South Florida Insurance Defense Law Firm
Serving Miami & Fort Lauderdale On-Site & Virtually
Phone Number: 305-254-4492
Email Address: info@dsfpa.com
Address: 13500 North Kendall Drive, Suite 265
Miami, Florida 33186
For more than two decades, Dania S. Fernandez & Associates, P.A. has represented clients in complex Florida litigation and insurance-related matters. We work with insurers, insureds, businesses, property owners, and professionals to defend claims efficiently, evaluate exposure, develop litigation strategy, and pursue practical resolutions in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout South Florida.
Areas of Expertise
- Insurance Defense
- Property Insurance Defense
- Premises Liability Defense
- Automobile Liability Defense
- Premises Liability & Waterproofing Defects
- Professional Liability Defense
- Roofing & Construction Defect Defense
- Structural & Professional Liability
- Property Insurance Defense
- Coverage Disputes
Our firm assists clients in evaluating claims, investigating facts, reviewing policies and records, assessing liability and damages, developing defense strategies, and pursuing efficient resolutions. We understand the financial and operational impact litigation can have on carriers, insureds, businesses, and professionals.
As founder and principal attorney, Dania S. Fernandez, Esq. has devoted more than twenty years to representing Florida clients in litigation, real estate, insurance, and related civil matters. Her experience includes claim evaluation, dispute resolution, contract matters, litigation strategy, and courtroom advocacy.
Insurance defense matters can involve multiple parties, complex coverage questions, disputed liability, significant damages, and extensive records. Our firm works closely with carriers, claims professionals, insureds, experts, and other professionals to evaluate exposure, preserve defenses, and determine an appropriate course of action.
What We Do
Explore Our Insurance Defense Services
Dania S. Fernandez & Associates, P.A. provides insurance defense representation for carriers, insureds, businesses, property owners, and professionals facing claims and lawsuits. From early claim investigation through discovery, mediation, trial, and resolution, our firm focuses on protecting client interests and controlling litigation exposure.

Condominium Insurance Defense
Defense of first-party and third-party property claims involving alleged physical damage, causation, scope, valuation, policy issues, and disputed losses.

Property Insurance Defense
Defense of businesses and property owners against slip-and-fall, negligent security, dangerous-condition, and other premises liability claims.

Premises Liability & Construction Defect Defense
Defense of automobile and commercial vehicle claims involving liability, causation, damages, bodily injury, and disputed accident facts.

Structural & Professional Liability
Defense of contractors, developers, property owners, and other insureds in claims alleging defective work, property damage, or construction-related liability.

Construction Defect Defense
Defense of professionals facing negligence, errors-and-omissions, breach-of-duty, and other professional liability allegations.

Professional Liability Defense
Defense of general liability claims involving alleged bodily injury, property damage, negligence, and other insured risks.

Insurance Coverage Disputes
Analysis and litigation of insurance coverage disputes involving policy interpretation, exclusions, conditions, duties, and coverage obligations.

Bad Faith & Extra-Contractual Defense
Defense of insurers and insureds in complex litigation, including bad-faith and extra-contractual allegations where applicable.

General Liability Defense
Defense of insureds and businesses in negligence and liability matters requiring focused factual investigation, expert analysis, and litigation strategy.
Clients We Work With
Areas of Expertise
For more than 25 years, Dania S. Fernandez & Associates, P.A. has assisted Florida condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, boards, and property owners with complex real estate and community association matters. When construction problems arise, our firm helps clients evaluate their legal options, address disputes with developers and construction professionals, and protect the community’s interests. Call us at 305-254-4492 or reach us online at daniafernandez.com/contact-us to request an on-site or virtual consultation.
Areas of Expertise
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Insurance Defense
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Property Insurance Defense
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Premises Liability Defense
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Bad Faith Defense
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Coverage Disputes
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Developer Turnover
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Roofing Defects
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Premises Liability
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Structural Defects
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Professional Liability
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Construction Defect Defense
Insurance Defense Matters We Handle
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Premises Liability & Leaks
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Roofing Failures
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Third-Party Liability Claims
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Premises Liability
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Balcony Defects
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Automobile Liability
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Trucking Liability
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Drainage Problems
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Insurance Defense Matters
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Foundation Issues
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Professional Liability
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Coverage Disputes
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Bad Faith Claims
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Fraud & SIU Matters
Issues We Resolve
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Developer Insurance Defense
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Contractor Performance Disputes
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Defective Repair Work
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Premises Liability Claims
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Roof & Waterproofing Disputes
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Structural Defect Claims
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Building Envelope Problems
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Coverage Disputes
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Warranty Disputes
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Turnover-Related Defects
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Common Element Defects
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Repair Responsibility Disputes
Clients We Work With
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Insurance Carriers
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Insureds
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Businesses
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Property Owners
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Professionals
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Claims Professionals
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Insurance Experts
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Business Owners
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Property Insureds
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Contractors & Developers
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Professional Service Providers
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Other Insured Parties
DEFENDING AN INSURANCE CLAIM OR LAWSUIT?
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Early investigation can be critical to an effective defense. For property, casualty, premises, automobile, trucking, construction, professional liability, coverage, or bad-faith matters, call Dania S. Fernandez & Associates, P.A. at (305) 254-4492 for an on-site or virtual consultation.
2000
Since
Why Choose Us
26+ Years of Florida Legal Experience
Since 2000, Dania S. Fernandez & Associates, P.A. has represented Florida clients in complex civil litigation, insurance-related disputes, real estate matters, and business disputes. Insurance defense matters require careful analysis of liability, damages, coverage, evidence, litigation strategy, and the practical needs of insurers and insureds.
If your company, insured, or organization is facing an insurance claim or lawsuit, contact Dania S. Fernandez & Associates, P.A. to discuss the circumstances and available legal options.
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Dania S. Fernandez & Associates, P. A.
Phone Number: (305) 254-4492
Email Address: info@dsfpa.com
Dania S. Fernandez, Esq. is the founder and principal attorney of Dania S. Fernandez & Associates, P.A., with more than twenty years of experience in Florida litigation, real estate, insurance, and civil matters. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Ms. Fernandez serves clients in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and throughout South Florida.
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