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Recommended Attorneys (and Bad Attorneys)


Recommended Attorneys (and Bad Attorneys)


Michael J. Novak     mnovak@cia.mba     NOT an Attorney

Biography  https://commoninterestadvisors.com/index.php/michael-j-novak

Michael helps owners file lawsuits against HOAs, backed by forensic accounting data. 



Legal Insurance. Generally about $30 per month for legal advice, letter writing and attorney referrals. A good investment if you are in a battle with your HOA.


Check your employer insurance you may have legal insurance as a benefit.

Legal Shield

Met Life Legal Plan

Nationwide Class Action Consumer Suits

https://www.federmanlaw.com/practices/consumer-class-actions/


National Attorneys that members recommend not to use:


MBK Chapman (based in California)

LS Carlson (based in California)

Recommended Attorneys by State


Recommended Attorneys by State


Arizona


Jonathan Dessaules Phoenix (602) 274-5400 https://dessaules.com/jonathan-a-dessaules HOA Homeowner Defense only.


Justin R. Cooley

Mckeddie Cooley, Gp     mclawfirm.net

6424 E Greenway Pkwy Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

(480) 459-5007

No recommendations yet, good or bad.   But says he ONLY services HOA homeowners, not the HOA.


California


Craig Fagan – Fair Housing attorney, 

discriminationiswrong.com

Law Offices Of Craig P Fagan

8030 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

(800) 572-8365     Recommended by Hoshi EC


LS Carlson 85 Enterprise Ste 310, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

(949) 421-3030

lscarlsonlaw.com

Has one bad reference and one good reference.

Has attorneys in multiple states.



The attorneys below are from AI, no recommendation one way or the other we just know they exist.


Please give me a list of 10 more.

Here are a few more law firms and attorneys that represent homeowners in HOA disputes in the San Francisco area:

  1. Foundation Law Group: Offers services in HOA dispute resolution, contract review, and community governance.

  1. Hovanessian Law: Specializes in HOA disputes, real estate litigation, and contract disputes.

  1. Barker Epstein & Losanna, PLLC: Provides legal services for HOA disputes, including litigation and mediation.

  1. Hicks & Son, APC: Represents homeowners in disputes with HOAs, including issues related to fines, assessments, and governance.

  1. The Law Offices of Mark R. Ginsberg: Offers services in HOA dispute resolution, including litigation and negotiation.

  1. Oliver Law Group: Specializes in HOA disputes, including issues related to governance, elections, and assessments.

  1. The Myers Law Group, APC: Represents homeowners in disputes with HOAs, including issues related to fines, assessments, and governance.

  1. Law Offices of Steven K. Dewey: Offers services in HOA dispute resolution, including litigation and negotiation.

  1. Klarquist Sparkman, LLP: Provides legal services for HOA disputes, including litigation and mediation.

  • Phone: (503) 595-5300 (Portland office, but serves California)

  • Website: www.klarquist.com

  1. The Community Association Law Firm: Specializes in HOA disputes, including issues related to governance, elections, and assessments.

  • Phone: (925) 322-1795

  • Website varies based on location

Please verify each attorney's or law firm's expertise and experience in HOA law, as well as their suitability for your specific needs. You can also check online reviews and ratings on platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell for more information


Colorado


Doug Marsh, Colorado  Won Green Valley Case.   From Deb Bonner  

Litigation and Appellate Attorney, 4610 S. Ulster St. Ste. 150, Denver, CO 80237

phone icon303.488.3338,   mail iconinfo@cambridgelaw.com


Eric Neusch  from Tim Berg


     

DC


Friedman, Framme & Thrush, PA, (got through Legal Shield) (410) 559-9000 10461 Mill Run Circle, Suite #550, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Recommended by Nicole Simpson


Florida


Christopher Salivar, Andrew Schwartz, Jonathan Yellin   888-857-7627  These are accident attorneys but also experienced with HOAs.   (561) 347-6767  Won Boca Condo Board Suit,  From Elly Moran Lepselter 


Feaman Law Group Boynton Beach, FL and North Palm Beach, FL 2nd hand recommendation from Karen Schmidt


Fred O’Neil I was told he is called The HOA Slayer In Manatee County

PO Box 842, Windermere, FL 34786-0842 Office: 407-719-6796 Cell: 407-719-6796 Fredonealatlaw@aol.com

Info from Liz Cuevas Medina


Michael Gulisano Law – Gulisano Law

1701 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432

(954) 947-3972    gulisanolaw.com

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by Rick Darquea


Ovide Val Florida Anti HOA lawyer, 786-277-9009 From Albert Farajian


Perez and Mayoral. They were great with providing long detailed  consultation.  I gave them the 5000 retainer on May 7th, nothing accomplished. One phone  conference with an atty and he was I'll, out for a week.  Finally contacted Senior partner and they set up a conference at 5 las night.  No show from Atty. I sent a message at 540 and no response Need to start again need an atty


Valentina Wheeler, Wheeler Law Firm, PLLC

801 West Bay Drive, Suite 428B

Largo, FL, 33770       (727) 308-5297 Office


Georgia


Randy William https://www.thewlgfirm.com/ From Chierl

Dunlap and Gardiner – Bad attorney/CAI From Jessica


Illinois


Two attorneys that have been recommended to me by folks "in the know" in  Chicago with respect to disputes with HOAs: 

  • Michael Kim at Schoenberg Finkel Beederman Bell Glazer LLC

  • Norman Lerum, Offices of Norman Lerum.

Recommended by HK HK


Indiana


Peter Kovacs started out strong but ended weak. From Craig Severence


Chad Dickerson was a waste of $10,000! From Craig Severence


Maryland


Friedman, Framme & Thrush, PA, (got through Legal Shield) (410) 559-9000 10461 Mill Run Circle, Suite #550, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Recommended by Nicole Simpson


Raymond Burke, Gordon Feinblatt Lawfirm, https://www.gfrlaw.com/

1001 Fleet Street, Suite 700, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

TEL 410.576.4000 EMAIL info@gfrlaw.com Recommended by Nicole Simpson


Skipper Law (410) 919-2121 https://www.skipperlawllc.com/ recommended by Nicole Simpson


Massachusetts 


Calabrese Law Associates -  Condominium Lawyers in Boston    https://www.calalaw.com/         617-340-6623

Homeowners association law.


LaFountain & Wollman  Real Estate and Condominium Law

617.926.8944

507 Mt Auburn St.

Watertown, Mass


New Jersey


Ms. Renee Steingarten, Esq., of New Jersey Appleseed Public, Interest Law Center (“NJA”), https://pubintlaw.org/practice-area/housing/ Probono attorneys


Brian M. Rader, Esquire, 221 River Street, Suite 9125, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, 201-721-8561, brian@theraderlawfirm.com, www.theraderlawfirm.com, not recommended by anyone but is an HOA attorney that works for members


Oklahoma

Mike Rose, 405-209-6572  Jennifer Padget Attorney, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, appeals.


Oregon

James Dole.  Eugene  https://www.wlrlaw.com/attorneys-james-dole     Positive feedback from HRLNG members.


Texas


David Kahne (Houston) Recommended by Chris Schwendenmann

Bill Davis Recommended by Chris Schwendenmann


Patrick Sutton (Austin) Recommended by Chris Schwendenmann


Washington State


Katie J. Comstock (Raelene noted that “Katie isn’t cheap, but she is good.”) Katie J. Comstock – Levy | von Beck | Comstock | P.S. (levy-law.com)


Anthony Gibbs (Sounder Law PLLC) Sounder Law PLLC


Bruce Galloway (425-334-4400) Galloway Law Group PLLC


Mike Daudt (Daudt Law) (206-445-773


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