Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger

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Four Attorneys at Our Firm Recognized by Super Lawyers; Additional Honor for Frank Sardinha III

By Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger | Aug 21, 2025

We are proud to announce that four attorneys at our firm — Bruce E. Loren, Michael I. Kean, Kyle W. Ohlensclaeger, and Frank Sardinha III — have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition. Kyle and Frank were listed as Rising Stars. In addition, Frank Sardinha III has earned Four Attorneys at Our Firm Recognized by Super Lawyers; Additional Honor for Frank Sardinha III

LOREN & KEAN LAW ADDS TWO BIG CONSTRUCTION WINS

By Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger | Apr 11, 2025

The lawyers at Loren & Kean recently prevailed in two construction disputes in arbitration and court. Frank Sardinha and Bruce Loren represented a local roofing contractor at trial in Palm Beach County seeking to collect on the balance of the contract price owed by the owner. The dispute was almost five years old, but  Frank LOREN & KEAN LAW ADDS TWO BIG CONSTRUCTION WINS

LOCAL SPECIALTY LICENSES NOT A THING OF THE PAST JUST YET

By Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger | Jun 26, 2024

A few years ago, the Florida Legislature passed a bill that would eliminate specialty licensing at a local level. Originally, the main thrust of the act was supposed to go into effect on July 1, 2023, which was later extended to July 1, 2024.  The extension bill also made many substantial (and beneficial) changes to LOCAL SPECIALTY LICENSES NOT A THING OF THE PAST JUST YET

LEGAL RULING MAY IMPACT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT

By Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger | May 3, 2024

A recent decision by Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal may have an impact on condo development in South Florida. Contractors and subcontractors that may have been planning to work on new condominium construction may see a slowdown in projects while the issue runs through the Courts. Specifically, the new ruling impacts planned projects in LEGAL RULING MAY IMPACT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT

RECENT VICTORIES OF LOREN & KEAN LAW

By Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger | Nov 21, 2023

Loren & Kean Law secured resounding victories for their clients this past month.   First, in an appellate case that centered around a tenant’s claim to possession of real property, Allen Heffner with Bruce Loren, successfully represented a landlord in an appeal by the tenant of the trial court’s order granting summary judgment of eviction. RECENT VICTORIES OF LOREN & KEAN LAW

Accepting a Reduced Final Payment – The Project Close-out Change Order

By Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger | Oct 13, 2022

Waiting to get your retainage payout is an unfortunate reality for many subcontractors. Whether it is because there is work from others that needs to be completed, there is a dispute not involving your work between the owner and general contractor, or any number of other reasons, you continue to request payment and the only Accepting a Reduced Final Payment – The Project Close-out Change Order

OSHA Cracking Down on Heat Illness Prevention

By Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger | Aug 8, 2022

OSHA is planning on doubling its heat-related inspections during a three-year program that went into effect this past April. Pursuant to new guidance issued under its “National Emphasis Program,” OSHA seeks to ensure that employers are adequately protecting their employees from heat related illnesses. Of course, construction sites (in addition to other outdoor jobs) are OSHA Cracking Down on Heat Illness Prevention

Important Insurance Endorsement News for General Contractors and Subcontractors

By Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger | May 16, 2022

A relatively recent endorsement is becoming more and more prevalent in the construction industry, and given the large risks associated with it, we recommend that our clients make sure that it is not included as part of their policies. In addition, we strongly recommend that our clients make sure that their subcontractors are not carrying Important Insurance Endorsement News for General Contractors and Subcontractors

Preserving Claims for Money and Time

By Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger | Mar 30, 2022

The risks to contractors and subcontractors on construction projects have increased exponentially in recent years, and we don’t see them slowing down with the rising costs of construction. Contractors are being forced to agree to extremely abbreviated project schedules and higher liquidated damages penalties than ever before. Combined with supply-chain disruptions and material shortages this Preserving Claims for Money and Time