Clayton T. Osteen

Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law, Clayton Osteen has extensive experience representing clients throughout the construction industry with issues relating to defects, financial matters, employment and citations by OSHA.

Clayton Osteen, Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law, primarily focuses his practice in the areas of construction law, state and federal administrative law, licensing, and business litigation. He has extensive experience representing clients throughout the construction industry relating to construction defects, lien claims, bond claims, delay claims, payment disputes, licensing issues, workers’ compensation issues, and citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Clayton worked for his family’s construction business and labored as an underground technician and supervisor installing underground utilities.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

• State of Florida
• United States Court of Federal Claims
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Education

• B.S in Business Management, Florida State University, 2011
• J.D., Florida State University College of Law, 2014

Practices

• Administrative Law and Government Affairs
• Construction Law
• Corporate
• Litigation

Community Involvement

• Ducks Unlimited – Tallahassee Chapter
• Tallahassee Bar Association
• Florida Home Builders Association
• Tallahassee Builders Association

Awards & Recognition

• Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law
• Florida Trend Magazine: Legal Elite, 2017
• Florida Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, 2022

Presentations/Events

• Presenter, Florida Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Contractor Regulation and Licensing, Feb 2020
• Presenter, Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Licensing & MBE/WBE Requirements, July 2020
• Presenter, North Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Legislative Update, October 2020

Other

• OSHA Defense
• Federal Administration Appeals