General representation of community associations tailored to each association’s needs, including assessment collections, defense of mortgage foreclosure litigation, covenant enforcement, amendments of governing documents, contract negotiation, creation of rules and policies, legal opinions, arbitration, and mediation, as needed. Further representation of both corporations and individuals with general civil litigation in the areas of real estate, construction matters, and contract disputes. Additionally experienced in appellate law and transactional real estate practice.
Education:
Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida J.D., April 2001, cum laude, Class Rank 26 of 226, Top 12% Activities: Law Review, Articles and Associate Editor Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law
Oxford University, Oxford, England M.St., Research Methods in English, May 1998
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida M.A., English Literature, December 1995
New College, Sarasota, Florida B.A., Medieval/Renaissance Studies, May 1993
Legal Organizations:
Florida Bar Association
Sarasota County Bar Association
The Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida
Member of the Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida
Master Member of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court
Member of the Florida Bar Real Property Section Planned Unit Development Committee