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Gabriel M. Franca

AssociateFort Lauderdale

Gabriel Franca is a litigator focusing in construction law. Gabe counsels construction industry professionals such as contractors, subcontractors, designers, engineers and architects. With experience defending class action matters as well as compliance and data privacy litigation, Gabe applies foundational trial experience when providing practical, protective advice to clients. When representing members of the construction industry, Gabe resolves general litigation and breach of contract disputes, as well as allegations of negligence and construction defect matters. A thorough and proactive practitioner, Gabe undertakes critical legal research, due diligence, and case analysis that informs his legal strategies when negotiating settlements, conducting pre-trial steps, and conducting trials.

Prior to joining Hinckley Allen as an associate in the firm’s Construction & Public Contracts Practice Group, Gabriel worked as a lawyer in a Florida-based construction law firm and a national litigation defense firm.

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Associate (2024-Present)
  • Ferencik Libanoff Brandt Bustamante & Goldstein, P.A.
    • Associate (2023-2024)
  • Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
    • Associate (2021-2023)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2026-2027)
    • Construction Law

Professional Affiliations

  • The Florida Bar
    • Young Lawyers Division

Bar Memberships

  • Florida
  • Middle District of Florida
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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