Our attorneys cover the entire spectrum of legal counseling for condominium, cooperative, timeshare and homeowners associations. We also counsel clubs, master associations, ad hoc owners’ committees and individual unit owners.
Because we have represented associations and unit owners alike, we understand owner-driven litigation from the inside. That perspective helps us advise boards on what is likely to happen next — and helps owners understand their rights.
Each attorney plays an active role on the client’s professional team: helping the board and property manager prepare for and run meetings, answering questions about governing documents and the law, enforcing covenants and restrictions, and drafting and negotiating service contracts.
What we handle
- General counsel to boards of directors and property managers
- Drafting, amending and recording governing documents
- Covenant and rule enforcement
- Assessment collections, liens and foreclosures
- Proceedings before the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares & Mobile Homes
- Homeowner mandatory mediation and arbitration
- Cable, satellite, construction and vendor contract review
- Fair Housing and discrimination claims
- Construction defect claims and insurance recovery
- Representation of individual unit and parcel owners
Frequently asked questions
Do you represent individual owners or only associations?
Both. The Firm represents condominium, cooperative and homeowners associations, and also represents individual unit and parcel owners in disputes with their associations, subject to a conflict check.
Can you help our association collect unpaid assessments?
Yes. Assessment collections, liens and lien foreclosures are a core part of our community association practice, handled throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
Florida condominium law changed recently — can you help us comply?
Florida’s condominium and HOA statutes (Chapters 718 and 720) have been amended many times in recent sessions, including post-Surfside building-safety requirements such as milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies. We counsel boards on current obligations; contact us for advice specific to your community.
Attorneys
Guy M. Shir
Founding Attorney
Commercial and real estate litigation, contract disputes, and community association counsel — representing both associations and individual owners.
Patrick Dervishi
Attorney
Litigation and appeals — covenant enforcement, construction liens, commercial and real property disputes. Made new law before the Florida Supreme Court.
Stuart Zoberg
Attorney
Community association collections, receiverships and complex litigation at trial and appellate levels.