Published December 2019
12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 200
Ft. Myers, FL 33966
jadams@beckerlawyers.com
(239) 433-7707
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Corporate Representation, Disaster Recovery Offices in Ft. Myers and Naples
8818 Goodby’s Executive Drive, Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32217
barry.ansbacher@ansbacher.net
(904) 737-4600
www.ansbacher.net
Ansbacher Law is a leading construction defect litigation and community association law firm, serving clients throughout the state of Florida. Attorney Barry Ansbacher leads an experienced team of seven attorneys and is the only attorney in Florida who is triple board certified by the Florida Bar in Condominium and Planned Development Law, Construction Law, and Real Estate Law.
400 South Dixie Hwy, Suite 420
Boca Raton, FL 33432
kbacker@bapflaw.com
(561) 361-8535; (800) 251-3562
www.bapflaw.com
Mr. Backer is the managing partner of Backer Aboud Poliakoff & Foelster LLP. He has provided legal counsel to hundreds of community association clients in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties for more than three decades. He left a previous firm in 1995 to create a firm that he felt could better provide personalized service to community associations.
1715 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
amanda.barritt@henlaw.com
(239) 344-1100
www.henlaw.com
Amanda Barritt is a specialist in Condominium & Planned Development Law and serves as Chair of Henderson Franklin’s condominium and homeowners associations practice group. She represents residential and commercial condominiums, as well as homeowners and property owners associations, in all aspects of condominium and property association law.
1200 Park Central Boulevard South
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
MBender@KBRLegal.com
(954) 928-0680
KBRLegal.com
Mr. Bender is a firm member in Kaye Bender Rembaum P.L. and has concentrated in community association law for over 20 years. He serves on the Board of the SE Florida Chapter of Community Associations Institute and is the chapter representative to the Florida Legislative Alliance, currently serving as its Chairperson. He is a frequent speaker on all community association law topics.
1 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1800
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
dberger@beckerlawyers.com
(954) 987-7550
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL), Disaster Recovery
1200 Park Central Boulevard South
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
ABlack@KBRLegal.com
(954) 928-0680
KBRLegal.com
Andrew Black received his juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006. He joined KBR in 2007, was elevated to a member in 2016, and assists the firm’s clients on all aspects of community association operations. He conducts board member certification seminars and enjoys speaking on pertinent community association topics.
201 Alhambra Circle, 11th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
RBlanch@SiegfriedRivera.com
(305) 442-3334
www.SiegfriedRivera.com
Roberto Blanch has focused on association law since 2001. He concentrates on matters including covenant enforcement, governing documents, vendor negotiations, meetings, elections/recalls, collections, and insurance claims. He has authored articles on association issues for the Miami Herald and Daily Business Review, and is a regular contributor to the firm’s blog at www.FloridaHOALawyerBlog.com.
1211 N. Westshore Boulevard, Suite 409
Tampa, FL 33607
SBrown@KBRLegal.com
(813) 419-2319
KBRLegal.com
Mr. Brown is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law. His focus is exclusively on community association law, from general counsel to litigation and appellate practice. Mr. Brown is a member of the Condominium & Planned Development Committee; the Real Property Litigation Committee; and the Problem Studies Committee of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar.
12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 200
Ft. Myers, FL 33966
rcaves@beckerlawyers.com
(239) 433-7707
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law, primarily as General Counsel
Related areas: Corporate Representation, Technology/Telecommunications
1511 N. Westshore Boulevard, Suite 1000
Tampa, FL 33607
dchristy@beckerlawyers.com
(813) 527-3900
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement
Royal Palm Financial Center
759 SW Federal Hwy, Suite 213
Stuart, FL 34994
jcornett@beckerlawyers.com
(772) 286-2990
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Corporate Representation
Alhambra Towers
121 Alhambra Plaza, 10th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
rdelacamara@beckerlawyers.com
(305) 262-4433
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Hotel Condo issues.
201 Alhambra Circle, 11th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
HdeLaTorre@SiegfriedRivera.com
(305) 442-3334
www.SiegfriedRivera.com
A member of the College of Community Association Lawyers since 2006, Helio De La Torre focuses his practice on all aspects of the turnover process for residential, mixed-use, commercial and community associations, including reviewing financial claims, hiring experts, negotiating through the Chapter 558 process, and litigating complex multi-party warranty matters.
1 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1800
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
kdirektor@beckerlawyers.com
(954) 987-7550
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Corporate Representation, Disaster Recovery
1 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1800
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
jdrake@beckerlawyers.com
(954) 987-7550
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Corporate, Real Estate and Public, Private Partnerships (P3)
Related areas: Financial, Commercial Property
215 S. Monroe Street, Suite 815
Tallahassee, FL 32301
pdunbar@deanmead.com
850-999-4100
www.deanmead.com
Florida Bar Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law. Specializes in Condominium and HOA law involving community operations and governance, covenant enforcement and interpretation, real property disputes, and other community living legal issues. Other areas of practice: Government Relations and Lobbying; Administrative Law; Water and Agribusiness Law.
1819 Main Street, Suite 905
Sarasota, FL 34236
kedwards@beckerlawyers.com
(941) 366-8826
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Corporate Representation
Alhambra Towers
121 Alhambra Plaza, 10th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
lfarinas@beckerlawyers.com
(305) 262-4433
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law and Business Litigation
Related areas: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Corporate Representation, Appellate Litigation
625 N. Flagler Drive, 7th Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
mfriedman@beckerlawyers.com
(561) 655-5444
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Corporate Representation, Disaster Recovery
40 SE 5th Street, Suite 610
Boca Raton, FL 33432
joshua@gerstin.com
(561) 750-3456
www.gerstin.com
Joshua Gerstin, Esq., is the founder of Gerstin & Associates located in Boca Raton. For the past two decades, Mr. Gerstin has represented hundreds of community associations of all types and sizes throughout Palm Beach and Broward County. Despite its continued growth, Gerstin & Associates continues to offer its community association clients uniquely personalized and effective legal representation.
One Emerald Place
3113 Stirling Road, Suite 201
Hollywood, FL 33312
eric@condo-laws.com
(954) 983-1112
www.condo-laws.com
Owner of Glazer and Sachs P.A., representing associations since 1992. The firm has certified approximately 15,000 board members statewide, has broadcast the Condo Craze and HOAs radio show since 2009, is certified by The Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Court Mediator, has drafted numerous provisions of the Florida Condominium and HOA statutes, and is a writer of the www.hoa-condoblog.com.
Regions Bank Building
111 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1400
Orlando, FL 32801
ygoin@beckerlawyers.com
(407) 875-0955
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Corporate Representation, Offices in Orlando and Tallahassee
251 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
jgoldstein@haber.law
(305) 379-2400
www.haber.law
Mr. Goldstein is a partner at Haber Law with expertise in condominium and homeowners association law. He is Martindale-Hubbell AV rated, is a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, and is Florida Bar Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law. He represents community associations in litigation, general representation, and collections.
Alhambra Towers
121 Alhambra Plaza, 10th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
mgongora@beckerlawyers.com
(305) 262-4433
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law and Commercial Litigation
Related areas: Collections & Foreclosure, Corporate Representation, Business Litigation
251 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
dhaber@haber.law
(305) 379-2400
www.haber.law
Mr. Haber has over 30 years of experience representing clients in construction law, complex commercial disputes, real estate and business law, and community association representation. In addition to certification in Condominium and Planned Development Law, he is recognized by Florida Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers and is Martindale-Hubbell AV rated.
355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1101
Coral Gables, FL 33134
mhalpern@hrllplaw.com
(305) 442-8883
www.halpernrodriguez.com
Mr. Halpern is the founding partner of Halpern Rodriguez LLP. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law and for over 20 years has provided general and litigation services to his association clients. Mr. Halpern is admitted to practice before all Circuits and D.C.As throughout Florida, The Florida Supreme Court, U.S.D.Cs, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
AHertz@KBRLegal.com
(561) 241-4462
KBRLegal.com
Ms. Hertz is a Palm Beach County native and has been exclusively practicing community association law throughout Florida for her entire legal career. Ms. Hertz graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, Ft. Lauderdale, in 2007.
7951 SW 6th Street, Suite 210
Plantation, Florida 33324
edward@holodakpa.com
(954) 927-3436
www.browardbusinesslawyers.com
As a Board Certified Specialist in the area of association law, Edward prides himself on providing excellent, timely, affordable, and personalized service to all clients. Edward represents condominium, homeowner, and cooperative associations of all sizes throughout South Florida. He performs all aspects of association representation—collections, enforcement of, and amending governing documents.
4001 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 270
Naples, FL 34103
jhoran@beckerlawyers.com
(239) 552-3200
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
201 Alhambra Circle, 11th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
MHyman@SiegfriedRivera.com
(305) 442-3334
www.SiegfriedRivera.com
Michael L. Hyman has focused on Florida community association law since 1970. He provides associations with the highest level of legal counsel. Michael takes pride in developing legal strategies and guidance that are specifically tailored to meet associations’ particular needs. He is the co-author of Florida Condominium and Practice.
1200 Park Central Boulevard South
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
RKaye@KBRLegal.com
(954) 928-0680
KBRLegal.com
Mr. Kaye graduated from the Detroit College of Law in 1986, practicing community association law since 1987, and is the founder and a managing member of Kaye Bender Rembaum. Mr. Kaye has served on the Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee and also on the Committee on the Unlicensed Practice of Law.
Regions Bank Building
111 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1400
Orlando, FL 32801
bpatrie@beckerlawyers.com
(407) 875-0955
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
201 Alhambra Circle, 11th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
LLerner@SiegfriedRivera.com
(305) 442-3334
www.SiegfriedRivera.com
Lisa A. Lerner has focused on association law since 1983 and has been a partner with the firm since 1986. She has earned a reputation as one of the most highly respected South Florida attorneys in community association law. Her ability to find common ground and negotiate equitable resolutions to associations’ disputes with residents and vendors makes her an invaluable resource for her clients.
1200 Park Central Boulevard South
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
LMagill@KBRLegal.com
(954) 928-0680
KBRLegal.com
Ms. Magill is a member of the national College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), and in 2015 she was appointed by the Southeast Florida Chapter of Community Associations Institute as a Florida Legislative Alliance (CAI-FLA) delegate. She has been named “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend in 2005, 2006, 2011, and 2017 and currently serves as “Of Counsel” to the law firm of Kaye Bender Rembaum.
1655 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
LManning@SiegfriedRivera.com
(561) 296-5444
www.SiegfriedRivera.com
Laura Manning-Hudson has focused on association law since 1997. She has argued before the Florida Third and Fourth District Courts of Appeal (including in a case that led to legislative amendments). Laura has been quoted on association issues by The New York Times, authored articles for the Daily Business Review and is a contributor to the firm’s blog at www.FloridaHOALawyerBlog.com.
201 Alhambra Circle, 11th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
GMars@SiegfriedRivera.com
(305) 442-3334
www.SiegfriedRivera.com
Gary M. Mars has focused on community association law since 1991, earning the reputation as one of the most respected attorneys in his field. He works hard in assisting associations of all types with comprehensive issues, and has extensive experience in association litigation, with a specialty in construction defect litigation.
1 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1800
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
kmattingly@beckerlawyers.com
(954) 987-7550
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Collection and Foreclosures, Covenant Enforcement
1511 N. Westshore Boulevard, Suite 1000
Tampa, FL 33607
smezer@beckerlawyers.com
(813) 527-3900
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law and Business Litigation
Related areas: Collection of Assessments, Covenant Enforcement, Foreclosure
201 Alhambra Circle, 11th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
JMofsky@SiegfriedRivera.com
(305) 442-3334
www.SiegfriedRivera.com
Jonathan Mofsky has focused on association law since 2008. In addition to working closely with boards of directors and property managers, he regularly leads board member certification seminars and other presentations. Jonathan has authored articles on association matters for the Daily Business Review, and he is a regular contributor to the firm’s association blog at www.FloridaHOALawyerBlog.com.
9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
PMollengarden@KBRLegal.com
(561) 241-4462
KBRLegal.com
Mr. Mollengarden has spent his entire legal career concentrating on community association law including several years in the Washington, D.C., area representing developers and preparing condo and HOA documents. He has represented community associations in Florida regarding all aspects of community association law since 1992. Mr. Mollengarden co-hosts “Condo Solutions” on Mondays on WSTU 1450AM at 9:05 a.m.
4001 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 270
Naples, FL 34103
dmuller@beckerlawyers.com
(239) 552-3200
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Collections & Foreclosure, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Corporate Representation Offices in Naples and Sarasota
1200 Brickell Avenue, Suite PH-2000
Miami, FL 33131
ramon@algpl.com
(305) 861-8051
www.alg-firm.com
Supervising Partner at ALG, representing condominiums and HOAs throughout Florida. Focus includes board governance issues, interpretation and enforcement of governing documents, contract negotiations, and disputes. Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law, and holds an AV Preeminent® rating (the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards).
Alhambra Towers
121 Alhambra Plaza, 10th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
mperez-martinez@beckerlawyers.com
(305) 262-4433
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law and Business Litigation
Related areas: Collections & Foreclosure, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Business & Contract Disputes
1 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1800
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
hperl@beckerlawyers.com
(954) 987-7550
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Disaster Recovery
625 N. Flagler Drive, 7th Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
mplatts@beckerlawyers.com
(561) 655-5444
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Corporate Representation
28059 US 19 N., Suite 301
Clearwater, FL 33761
ben@rabinparker.com
(727) 475-5535
www.rabinparker.com
A premier community association law firm, offering services to condominium, homeowner, cooperative, and mobile home associations in Florida. Attorneys Bennett Rabin, Monique Parker, and Adam Gurley lead an experienced corporate representation and litigation team. Florida Bar Board Certified in both Real Estate and Condominium and Planned Development Law.
9121 North Military Trail, Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
JRembaum@kbrlegal.com
(561) 241-4462
KBRLegal.com
Mr. Rembaum has considerable experience representing Florida community associations. He regularly provides legal representation to both new, established, and “under construction” associations. Every year since 2012, Mr. Rembaum was selected to the “Florida Super Lawyers,” and in 2015 and 2019, he was selected “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine. He authors RembaumsAssociationRoundup.com.
Paradise Village
348 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Suite 7
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548
jroberts@beckerlawyers.com
(850) 664-2229
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Corporate Representation, Disaster Recovery
Alhambra Towers
121 Alhambra Plaza, 10th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
drogel@beckerlawyers.com
(305) 262-4433
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law and Business Litigation
Related areas: Collections & Foreclosure, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Corporate Representation, Disaster Recovery, Appellate Litigation and Insurance
136 East Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
ddr@cokerlaw.com
(904) 356-6071
www.cokerlaw.com
Representing communities throughout North and Central Florida since 2008. Areas of practice: Community Association Law, Real Estate Litigation, Bankruptcy, and Consumer Collections. Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. (2005); University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D. (2008)
625 N. Flagler Drive, 7th Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
rrubinstein@beckerlawyers.com
(561) 655-5444
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
Related areas: Corporate Representation
2200 NW Corporate Boulevard, Suite 210
Boca Raton, FL 33431
cas@sk-attorneys.com
(561) 910-3082
sajderakimlaw.com
Represents condominium and HOAs in all facets of association law, including general advisement, collections, and litigation. Christopher handles document drafting, operational documents, construction defect litigation, developer issues, land use litigation, covenant enforcement, and breach of contract disputes. Serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties. B.A., Swathmore College; J.D., Duke University
100 Whetstone Place, Suite 302
St. Augustine, FL 32086
rsevers@beckerlawyers.com
(904) 423-5372
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law
111 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1400
Orlando, FL 32801
rtaylor@beckerlawyers.com
(407) 875-0955
www.beckerlawyers.com
Practicing Community Association/Condo/HOA Law and Real Estate Law