Ball Janik LLP Expands Miami Tower Office, Strengthening Its Role in South Florida’s Construction & Insurance Law Landscape
- Mateo
- Dec 11, 2025
- 2 min read
As South Florida’s skyline continues its rapid transformation, the legal challenges behind the region’s development have grown just as quickly. This month, Ball Janik LLP—one of Florida’s leading firms in construction defect and insurance recovery law—announced a major expansion of its Miami office, marking a significant step in its statewide growth.
Located on the 41st floor of the iconic Miami Tower, the firm’s newly expanded space reflects a year of mounting case volume, new attorney hires, and an increased demand from clients ranging from condominium associations to large property managers and building owners.
“For us, this expansion represents more than square footage—it represents the escalating complexity of disputes our clients face,” said Partner Gabriel Coelho, who co-leads the Miami office. “Construction defects, insurance denials, and post-storm claims are becoming more demanding across South Florida. We’re now operating with the space and resources to meet those needs quickly and effectively.”
The Miami Tower location offers strategic advantages: immediate access to the Knight Center Metromover Station, walkable routes to key courthouses, and fast links to Miami International Airport. For a firm handling time-sensitive filings, mediations, and multi-party litigation, the location strengthens its ability to respond to clients in real time.
Partner Frank Soto, who leads the office with Coelho, notes that the expansion also signals the firm’s commitment to the broader business and real estate community.
“Our presence in the Miami Tower places us at the center of the legal and commercial activity that shapes South Florida,” he said. “This move positions us to better serve the institutional owners, developers, lenders, and property managers who play such a vital role in the region’s growth.”
The firm’s recent expansion follows the addition of four attorneys—Frank Soto, Amanda Gonzalez, Jocelyn Rocha, and Michael Falcon—who each bring expertise in construction investigations, HOA/condo turnover planning, insurance claim disputes, and commercial litigation.
Despite its growth, Ball Janik maintains its boutique approach: partner-led engagement, personalized strategy, and a hands-on style of litigation that has defined the firm since its founding in 1982. Today, with more than 50 professionals across five Florida offices, the firm continues to handle some of the state’s most complex construction defect and insurance recovery cases.
As South Florida continues to evolve, the legal hurdles surrounding development, maintenance, and storm resilience are growing more intricate. With its expanded Miami Tower office, Ball Janik is positioning itself as a key player in navigating those challenges—ensuring that property owners, associations, and managers have the legal support they need in a rapidly changing market.