The Partners of W&S were pleased to announce at the firm’s annual holiday party the election of Marvin P. Pastel as the firm’s newest shareholder.  Mr. Pastel serves as national lead counsel for Belfor USA Group, the world’s largest disaster restoration company.  In addition, his construction representation includes all areas of construction disputes from acceleration claims to defective performance, construction liens, bid protests, state and local regulatory hearings and lien claims.  His business practice includes complex breach of contract claims, board of director disputes and all areas of community association disputes.  Mr. Pastel’s practice also includes tort litigation, personal injury, malicious prosecution, defamation and tortuous interference.  

Mr. Pastel is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which is its highest professional rating based on his years of experience and endorsement by his colleagues in the areas of professional conduct, ethics and ability.  He is a member of both the Georgia and Florida Bar and splits his practice between the two states.