Lewis Van Alstyne III
Attorney Info
Lewis' practice is focused on civil litigation with an emphasis on construction litigation, including construction liens. In addition to previously working for the large insurance defense firm of Gray|Robinson, P.A., he has a wide range of practical work experience both as a construction manager and an engineering project manager. After obtaining his undergraduate degree in construction management, he worked for three years on large and small commercial construction projects as a project engineer with general contractors until he received a graduate certificate in urban and regional planning.
He then spent the next five years working for Terracon Consultants, a nationwide engineering firm that specializes in facilities, environmental, geotechnical, and materials testing. Lewis learned about each of these four disciplines, but spent most of his time as a project manager in the facilities consulting department conducting engineering assessments such as Property Condition Assessments, energy audits, capital budget planning, or construction loan monitoring on over 10 million square feet spread across more than 600 retail, office, multi-family, or industrial buildings. On the environmental consulting side of the business, he conducted site reconnaissance and prepared reports for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Limited Site Assessments, Soil Sampling, Groundwater Sampling, and Asbestos Sampling.
Wanting to apply his passion for construction and engineering to the legal realm, he went on to receive his law degree and now enjoys helping clients such as owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, insurers, architects, and engineers.
Lewis formerly sat as the Co-Chair for the Orange County Bar Association's Construction Law Committee.
Contact Lewis Van Alstyne III in Orlando today for guidance with your construction and real estate disputes.
Attorney's Background
Bio
Lewis is a Central Florida native; he grew up in Volusia County on the St. John's River and attended grade school in Orlando. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors and on the water. He is proud of the fact that he has attended these central Florida public schools: UF, Valencia, UCF, and FAMU College of Law. He is also a Florida certified general contractor.
Education
- Lake Silver Elem., Lee Middle, Edgewater High School, Orlando, Florida
- University of Florida, Rinker School of Building Construction, B.S. Building Construction (cum laude)
- University of Central Florida, Graduate Certificate Urban & Regional Planning
- Florida A&M University College of Law, J.D. (cum laude)
- Book Awards (Highest Grade in Class): Torts I, Constitutional Law II, Employment Law
Court Admissions
Professional Associations & Memberships
- The Florida Bar
- The Orange County Bar Association
- The American Bar Association
- Florida Certified General Contractor since 2006, CGC 1511948
- Florida Real Estate Sales Associate since 2004, SL3089804 (currently inactive)
- LEED Accredited Professional (Legacy), U.S. Green Building Council, 2004
- Former Memberships:
- Urban Land Institute
- AIA Orlando
- Design-Build Institute of America
- U.S. Green Building Council, Florida Chapter
Construction & Engineering Training
- ASHRAE Seminar – The Commissioning Process (7 hours), Orlando, Florida, 1/23/2010
- AGC Seminar – Understanding the Commissioning Process, St. Pete, Florida, 10/14/2008
- Class 3 Energy Rater, State of Florida Department of Community Affairs, 2007, Rater # 827 (now expired)
- Asbestos Inspector, AHERA, 2007
- DOT-Basic Hazmat Training, 2007
- Nuclear Density/Moisture Gauge Use and Safety Training, 2007
Articles & Presentations
- Changing Winds and Rising Tides on Beach Renourishment in Florida: Short-Term Alternatives and Long-Term Sustainable Solutions Using Law and Policy From Florida and Nearby States, 11 Fla. A&M L. Rev. 283 (2016)
- Guest Lecturer, Florida A&M Law School, "Climate Change Impacts on Ocean and Coastal Law," Prof. Randall S. Abate. (2018)
Volunteer & Pro Bono
- 2018-2023 Board Member, City of Orlando Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeal
- 2020-2021 Orange County Bar Association Construction Committee
- Wills for Heroes, (April 2018) providing free Last Will & Testament, Healthcare Surrogate, Living Will, and Power of Attorney for law enforcement, fire fighters, and military. Sponsored by the Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section.
- Member, Coastal Conservation Association, Orlando Chapter
- Attorney Assistance for Victims of Hurricane Irma, (Fall and Winter 2017) such as Insurance Claims, Residential Repair Work, and Unlicensed Contractors