John I. Criste, Jr.

John I. Criste, Jr. is a partner in the Miami office of Duane Morris LLP, where his practice is focused on litigating complex construction disputes. He represents owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors across a wide range of construction-related matters, including defect, delay, lien, and contract claims.

Mr. Criste has substantial experience both prosecuting and defending construction defect claims, including those brought under Florida’s Construction Defect Statute. He is also well-versed in Florida’s Construction Lien Law, regularly advising clients on lien enforcement, lien transfers to security, and lien priority disputes.

In addition, Mr. Criste handles claims involving project delays, acceleration, and disruption, and frequently litigates matters involving critical path analyses, liquidated damages, and other schedule-related damages. He is also experienced in contract-based disputes, including claims arising from change order disputes and project accounting.

He has successfully represented stakeholders on all sides of construction projects and is known for his practical, strategic approach to resolving high-stakes construction disputes efficiently and effectively.

Mr. Criste earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law in 2015 and received his B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University in 2011, where he was a member and captain of the varsity swim team. He is proficient in Spanish.