Charles Kondla is an accomplished attorney with a diverse legal practice, specializing in complex litigation across multiple areas, including premises liability — encompassing negligent security — veterinary malpractice, garage keepers’ liability, products liability, construction defect and accident disputes. He has extensive experience handling wrongful death claims in these areas of law. In the construction defect field, he represents a broad spectrum of clients, including property owners, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, and product manufacturers. His expertise spans construction and design defect litigation, construction accident claims, environmental and pollution claims, as well as construction contract and payment disputes.

A Miami native, Charles earned his B.A. from Florida State University in 2009 and his J.D. from Florida International University in 2013. During law school, he was an active member of the Board of Advocates and gained valuable experience through the judicial externship program. Prior to joining Kubicki Draper, he interned with United States District Court Judge Marcia G. Cooke.

Charles is deeply committed to his cases, with an aim towards achieving positive results for his client by the most efficient means. He understands the significance of each case to his clients and prioritizes clear, consistent communication to keep them informed every step of the way. Beyond his practice, Charles enjoys educating others in the legal field, often participating in presentations, sharing insights on a wide variety of matters involving civil litigation.

His commitment to excellence has earned him recognition, including the Hispanic National Bar Association’s prestigious “40 under 40 Award,” distinguishing him as one of the top Hispanic lawyers under 40 in the country. Additionally, he has been named a “Rising Star” in the 2024 edition of Florida Super Lawyers.

• Construction
• Hospitality and Retail
• Premises Liability
• Products Liability

Education

• Florida International University (J.D., 2013)

  Honors: Board of Advocates, Vice-President of Public Relations, 2012-2013; Hispanic Law Student Association, Secretary, 2011-2012

• Florida State University (B.A., 2009)

• State of Florida 2013
• United States District Court, Southern District of Florida 2017
• United States District Court, Middle District of Florida 2020

• Kubicki Draper Construction Practice Group, Member
• Kubicki Draper Hospitality, Retail, and Premises Liability Practice Group, Member
• Kubicki Draper Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Member
• Florida Bar Association
• Hispanic National Bar Association
• Dade County Bar Association

• Certified Continuing Education Instructor, State of Florida

• Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (2023)
• Hispanic National Bar Association, Top Lawyers Under 40 (2017)

• Spanish

• “Mastering Negligent Security Claims: Understanding, Implications and Application,” KD Webinar 2024
• “Defending Motorcycle Cases,” AAA, 2024
• “Human Nature – The Benefit of the Human Factors Expert,” KD Webinar, 2024
• “Construction Accidents and OSHA Violations,” Kubicki Draper, 2023
• “Premises Liability Update,” Sedgwick, 2023
• “Alcohol, Cell Phones and The Law,” James River, 2022
• “Effect of COVID-19 Emergency on Property Owners, Lenders and Tenants,” Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2022
• “Experts in Construction Related Cases – Selection, Direction and Protection,” Kubicki Draper Construction Conference, 2021
• “The New Knew or Should have Known: Slippery Substances and Recent Impacts On Motion for Summary Judgment Standards,” Sedgwick, 2021
• “OSHA: Investigation, Findings and Admissibility,” Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2021
• “Negligent Security,” Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2020
• “Knew or Should Have Known: Slippery Substances & Falling Objects, Premises Liability Concepts for Commercial Establishments,” Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2020
• “Experts in Construction Related Cases,” Kubicki Draper Webinar, 2020
• “Social Media, Technology and Its Use in Claims Handling,” Sedgwick, 2020

• We Want You To Pay Our Dues: Condominium Association Liability For Premises Claims, KD Winter Quarterly, 2020