H. Hugh ("Terry") McConnell has practiced civil litigation in the state and federal courts of Florida for more than 30 years, concentrating in civil appeals and commercial litigation support. He received degrees from Yale University (B.A.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (M.R.P.), and Northeastern University (J.D.). He has served as an adjunct professor in law and ethics at the University of Miami, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, and is a regular guest lecturer in construction law at the University of Miami School of Law. He has also lectured on construction law at Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, and the Dade County Bar Association Construction Law Committee.

Mr. McConnell is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, is a member of the Roster of Neutrals of the American Arbitration Association, is on the panel of arbitrators of the National Futures Association, and has conducted numerous securities, commodities and construction arbitrations.

Published articles: “The ‘Other Property’ Problem – Applying the Economic Loss Rule to Construction Contracting Claims”, Florida Bar Journal, June 2000; “Diminished Capacity – Owners’ Ability to Sue for Construction Defects in Florida,” Florida Bar Journal, June 1997; “Distinguishing Quantum Meruit and Unjust Enrichment in the Construction Setting,” Florida Bar Journal, March 1997; “Federal Remedies for Commodities Fraud,” Florida Bar Journal, December 1983.