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Vincenzo M. Mogavero and Martin C. Cabalar Successful in Obtaining a Pre-Answer Dismissal with Prejudice on Behalf of Florida Client

04.12.2023
Vincenzo M. MogaveroMartin C. Cabalar

Vincenzo M. Mogavero and Martin C. Cabalar were successful in obtaining a pre-answer dismissal with prejudice of the claims asserted against their Florida client because of the lack of personal jurisdiction in New Jersey. They obtained a decision from the New Jersey Appellate Division affirming the trial court’s decision in […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Business Litigation

Candid Conversations on Community Association Living

02.21.2023
Donna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJoAnn Nesta BurnettMark D. FriedmanJamie B. DokovnaK. Joy MattinglyYeline GoinPatrick C. HowellHoward J. PerlJ. David Ramsey

Becker’s Take It To The Board podcast, hosted by shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger, explores the reality of life in a community association. Among many special guests, nine Becker attorneys from across the firm, have appeared and discussed their area of expertise as it relates to community living. Tune in for these […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Florida Community Association, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Reviving Unenforced Restrictions

01.27.2023
Karyan San Martano

The previous boards failed to enforce the provisions of the Declaration, bylaws, and/or rules and regulations of the community and now whenever the manager tells someone that they are in violation, the response is that the Association allowed this to occur for many years without enforcement. All is not lost. […]

Areas of Focus: Florida Community Association, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement

The Role of Impartial Committees in Condominium Elections

01.27.2023
Joseph Arena

The focus of this article is on impartial committees for the annual election. This committee tallies the votes that were cast and determines the outcome of the election. If selected in advance of the annual meeting by the Board, the committee may also verify outer envelope information in advance of […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement

“Emergency Powers for Community Associations” – News-Press

10.17.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Two and half weeks ago, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida. Hurricane Ian was practically a worst-case scenario for our area and has impacted essentially every person and community. The recovery for many of our communities will take years and the process is only beginning. In response to Hurricane […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Florida Community Association