
Overview
Gabriel Z. Coelho is a partner in Ball Janik LLP’s Construction practice group. Mr. Coelho’s practice concentrates on representing owners in construction disputes and construction defect matters.
Prior to joining Ball Janik, Mr. Coelho focused his practice in the defense of general contractors in multimillion-dollar construction and construction defect disputes. Gabriel’s previous representation of general contractors gives him a unique advantage and perspective in assisting our firm’s practice of representing owners in the prosecution of construction claims.
Mr. Coelho was born in Brazil, and is fluent in Portuguese and conversational in Spanish.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, 2007, University of Miami School of Law
- B.A., cum laude, History & Political Science, 2004, University of Florida University of Florida Leader-Scholar, Dean’s List
Honors
- The Best Lawyers® in America list, 2021 – 2025
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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