Zachary T. Smith, Shareholder

PRIMARY FOCUS & EXPERIENCE

Zachary T. Smith joined the firm in 2017 and concentrates his practice in construction law and commercial litigation. He represents owners, developers, contractors and other construction professionals on matters involving project development, construction defects, payment disputes, delay claims, contract drafting and negotiation, as well as dispute avoidance and resolution.

PRACTICE AREAS

Commercial Litigation

Construction Law

Insurance Law

CONTACT INFORMATION

Primary Location

Miami-Dade

201 Alhambra Cir 11th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Phone: (305) 442-3334
Email: ZSmith@siegfriedrivera.com

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EDUCATION

J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2018 - Magna Cum Laude - Order of the Coif

B.A., Boston University, 2015

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

Florida

Massachusetts

Language(s)

English

Represented Grycon, LLC, a general contractor, in a claim against the developer of a condominium and adjacent parking/amenities structure in Doral, Florida. Following a ten-day bench trial, the Court found that Grycon was wrongfully terminated and awarded Grycon $6.4MM, plus attorney’s fees and costs, and interest.
Settlement of an arbitration claim arising from design and construction defects in the construction of a residential home in the Bahamas for $2MM.
Settlement of a construction defect claim for a high-end condominium in Key Biscayne, Florida for over $9MM.
Settlement of a construction defect claim for a high-end condominium in North Miami Beach, Florida for $4.2MM.
Settlement of a construction defect claim for a high-end boutique condominium in South Beach, Florida for $2.2MM.
Settlement of a construction defect claim for a condominium in Little Havana for $2.5MM.
Settlement of a design and construction defect claim for the construction of a high-end cigar bar in Miami, Florida for approximately $600k.
Settlement of claims against design professionals arising out of the development and construction of a high-end commercial property in Coconut Grove, Florida;
Obtained a jury verdict following a three-day trial in favor of homeowners and against their property insurer, State Farm Florida Ins. Co.
Obtained a jury verdict following a three-day trial in favor of a homeowner against its property insurer, Universal Property & Casualty Ins. Co.
Obtained a jury verdict following a two-day trial in favor of a homeowner against its property insurer, Universal Property & Casualty Ins. Co.

During law school, Mr. Smith was a member of the University of Miami Law Review. He was awarded the coveted CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Property & Insurance Law and Policy by the University. Mr. Smith has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in Construction Litigation by Super Lawyers. In 2025, he was awarded the Miami-Dade County Bar Young Lawyers Section 40 under 40 award for his professional excellence.