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DANIEL COULTOFF - LITIGATION PARTNER DANIEL H. COULTOFF concentrates his practice in civil trial law with a heavy emphasis on complex commercial and construction disputes. He has extensive experience representing clients with respect to property taxes, land use, zoning and regulatory issues. He is recognized by Florida SuperLawyers in the area of Business Litigation and Best Lawyers in America in Construction Litigation. Practice Areas Complex Commercial Litigation Construction Law Property Tax Litigation Labor and Employment Law Land Use and Governmental Law Education 1993, J.D., New York University School of Law, New York, New York 1989, B.S., Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Professional Activities President of the Board of Directors Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando for 2009-2011 Selected Cases Represented developer of a 10 building, 379 unit HUD financed apartment complex recover $8 million in AAA arbitration from the limited partner, general contractor and surety for water incursion damages. Achieved $1,000,000.00 Award in International Center of Dispute Resolution arbitration for breach of a Master Distributor Agreement, breach of covenant not to compete and Lanham Act violations. Defended Universal City Development Partners in a lien foreclosure suit, achieving a favorable trial verdict in Orange County, Florida Business Court awarding $1,000,000.00 in damages for a fraudulent lien) Successfully defended Meritage Homes in lien foreclosure claim brought by site improvement general contractor. Successfully represented Windsong developer before Value Adjustment Board to achieve a 23 percent reduction in assessments of 31 parcels for 2009. Represented Universal City Property Management Company to restore agricultural classification saving over $1 million in property taxes annually. Secured over 50% reduction in assessment for lands held by agricultural entities in Highlands County, Florida for the years 2001-2004. Represented Universal City Development Partners to achieve over $25 million reduction in tangible personal property assessments for tax year 2006. Successfully represented HOA in construction defects claim against major home developer. Bar Admissions 1993, Florida 1995, New York 1995, United States Southern District 1997, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals 1999, United States Middle District Professional Memberships The Florida Bar Association The Orange County Bar Association The American Bar Association First Central Florida American Inn of Court Honors: Best Lawyers in Orlando, Orlando Magazine, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 The Best Lawyers in America, 2010 Florida Super Lawyers 2010 Prior Professional Experience Weiss, Serota & Helfman, Associate (1996-1998) Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office, Assistant State Attorney U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, Law Clerk 
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