Steven H. Mezer

Overview

Steven Mezer has extensive experience in all aspects of community association operations and community association law. He represents condominium, homeowner and cooperative associations, where he handles matters relating to issues including collection of assessments, covenant enforcement and foreclosures. Mr. Mezer is also one of only 190 attorneys statewide who is a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law.

Mr. Mezer also practices comprehensively in commercial and business litigation, dispute resolution, commercial and residential collections, real property and lending, including purchase and sale transactions, closings, title insurance issues, and real estate litigation. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Real Estate Law, a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), a member of the American Bar Association, and fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers.

EXPERIENCE

Draft governing documents and amendments thereto;
Dispense legal and practical advice regarding day-to-day disputes between community associations, owners, developers and governmental entities; Prepare contracts, addendums and modifications and assists in contractual negotiation and contractual dispute resolution;
Give legal advice regarding requirements of the governing documents and the laws regarding elections, financial operations, insurance, assessment collection and maintenance, repair and replacement; and
Prepare clients for elections, meetings of the Board/members, handling disasters.
Representation in all forms and levels of litigation, administrative proceedings, and alternative dispute resolution.
Representation of community association client in a dispute with Verizon over the planned relocation of a telecommunications facility pole in front of the condo’s main entrance. Successfully prohibited the installation on behalf of the client after performing an analysis and outreach to Sarasota’s Mayor, City Commissioners, and City Attorney.

RECOGNITION

Top Lawyer – Tampa Magazine, 2020 – present
Rising Star Award – The Florida Bar Real Property Probate Trust Law Section – 2013
Top Lawyer (Real Estate), Tampa Bay Magazine, 2020
John Arthur Jones Service Award – The Florida Bar Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section – 2015
Florida Trend Legal Elite, 2017 – present
Super Lawyer (Real Estate), recognized 20+ years, Martindale-Hubbell – AV Rated
Best Lawyers in America©, Litigation – Real Estate, 2008 – present
Best Lawyers in America©, Real Estate, 2008 – present
Best Lawyers in America©, Commercial Litigation, 2023 – present
Best Lawyers in America©, Community Association Law, 2023 – present
Fellow, College of Community Association Lawyers
Fellow American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Insights & News

Community Update – October 2024

10.31.2024
Newsletter
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

Becker Attorneys in Florida, New Jersey, and New York Recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

10.24.2024
Accolades, Press Release

Webinar: Corporate Transparency Act: Mandatory Reporting for Community Associations Due by January 1, 2025

10.15.2024
Video, Webinar

2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 39 Becker Attorneys

08.15.2024
Accolades

Community Update – December 2023

12.31.2023
Newsletter
Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

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Executive Committee of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section (RPPTL) of The Florida Bar, Real Property Division Director. With over 11,000 members, the RPPTL Section is The Florida Bar’s largest section
Group Chair, Hospitality, Timesharing & Common Interests Development Group of The American Bar Association, 2019 – 2021
Chair of American College of Real Estate Lawyers’ Common Interest Housing Committee (2019 – 2021); Member of Diversity Committee and Chair member of Development Committee 2024-2026
Chair of the Hospitality Group for the American Bar Association (2018 – 2021)
The Florida Bar Grievance Committee 6-C (1997-2000)
David A. Straz, Jr. Performing Arts Center
- Board of Trustees (2005, 2007-present); Co-chair of Diversity Committee and Member of the Board of Governance Committee
- Chair of Board of Governance Committee (2011- 2016)
- Secretary (2011-2015)
- Past Chair: Broadway Ball
- Past Chair: Taste the Best of Tampa Bay
Tampa Preparatory School
- Vice President (2011 – 2012)
- Board of Trustees (2008-2014)
Pro-Bono – Approximately 100 hours/year representing homeowner or tenant defendants in litigation brought against them for foreclosure, eviction or violation of HOA or Condominium restrictions.
JDRF – Fundraising
USF College of Public Health
- Bringing Science Home – Participated in funding and promotional video (2009-present)
American Diabetes Association – Fundraising
Suncoast Community Associations Institute (CAI)
- Member (1982-present)
- President (1986)

Speaker, “Class Webinar: Corporate Transparency Act: Mandatory Reporting for all Community Associations Due by January 1, 2025,” Becker, October 8, 2024.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: 4-Hour Condo Board Certification,” Becker, September 19, 2024.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Knowledge is Power: Navigating New Florida Condo Laws,” Becker, July 23, 2024.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Condo Terminations: Unthinkable No Longer,” Becker, June 4, 2024.
Speaker, “Legislative Update 2024 – A Dual Perspective,” The Fund, May 17, 2024.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: HOA/Condo Board Member Certification,” Precedent Hospitality & Property Management, LLC, March 12, 2024.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Condo Terminations: Unthinkable No Longer,” Becker, August 24, 2023.
Speaker, “Class: Financial Crisis in our Communities,” Sarasota CAM University, August 11, 2023.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Insights Into Your Role as a Board Member,” Becker, June 22, 2023.
Speaker, “Webinar: 2023 Legal Update,” Becker, May 23, 2023.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Condominium Terminations – Unthinkable No Longer,” Becker, March 29, 2023.
Speaker, “Class: Top 10 Manager’s Do’s and Don’ts,” CAM University, February 10, 2023.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: The Ins and Outs of Florida’s New Condominium & Cooperative Safety Law,” Becker, October 12, 2022.
Speaker, “Class: The Ins and Outs of Florida’s New Condominium & Cooperative Safety Law,” Becker, September 16, 2022.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Understanding Our Bylaws: 20 Amendments to Modernize your Governing Documents,” Becker, June 16, 2022.
Speaker, “Webinar: 2022 Building Safety Law, SB 4D: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers!,” Becker, June 8, 2022.
Speaker, “Webinar: 2022 Legislative Session Wrap Up,” Becker, April 20, 2022.
Moderator, “Class Webinar: Take A Bite Out of Fraudulent Assistance Animal Requests,” Becker, February 17, 2022.
Speaker, “Condominium and Planned Development Certification Review Course 2022,” Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar (RPPTL), February 5, 2022.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Budgeting and Reserves,” Becker, December 1, 2021.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Construction Contracts and Lien Law,” Becker, October 19, 2021.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: 2022 Legal Update,” Becker, October 12, 2021.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Take A Bite Out of Fraudulent Assistance Animal Requests,” Becker, October 5, 2021.
Speaker, “Webinar: How to Enforce Your Documents,” Becker, September 29, 2021.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: 2022 Legal Update,” Becker, September 16, 2021.
Moderator, “Class Webinar: Take a Bite Out of Fraudulent Assistance Animal Requests,” Becker, March 31, 2021.
Moderator, “Webinar: Construction Road Map for Community Associations,” Becker, January 11, 2021.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: 2021 Legal Update,” ASCEND, November 13, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Improving Property Values with Capital Improvement Projects,” KW Property Management & Consulting, October 15, 2020.
Moderator, “Webinar: How to Properly Run an Election,” Building Managers International, Tampa Bay Pinellas Chapter, September 15, 2020.
Moderator, “Webinar: Community Associations and COVID-19: What’s on the Horizon?,” Community Association Institute West Florida, September 10, 2020.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Budgeting & Reserves,” Becker, September 8, 2020.
Moderator, “Webinar: Budgeting & Reserves,” Building Managers International, Tampa Bay Pinellas Chapter, September 1, 2020.
Moderator, “Webinar: Top 10 Manager Do’s and Don’ts,” Building Managers International, Tampa Bay Pinellas Chapter, August 18, 2020.
Panelist, “Class Webinar: Anatomy of a Water Leak,” Becker, June 30, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Sand Key Presidents’ Alliance Presents: Pinellas County Webinar on COVID-19 Best Practices for Community Associations,” KW Property Management and Consulting, May 15, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: COVID-19 Best Practices for Community Associations: Week 9,” KW Property Management & Consulting, May 13, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: A Multidisciplinary Look at Force Majeure in the Age of COVID-19,” Becker, April 23, 2020.

Overview

EXPERIENCE

RECOGNITION

Insights & News

Business Litigation

Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Real Estate

Education

Bar Admissions

Court Admissions

Steven H. Mezer

Overview

EXPERIENCE

RECOGNITION

Insights & News

Practice Areas

Business Litigation

Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Real Estate

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Court Admissions

Professional/Community Activities

Speaking Engagements