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Good Neighbor Agreements: Navigating Post-Surfside Construction Safety in S. Fla’.s New Golden Age

How can an association or developer protect its rights against difficult, meddlesome or all-out dangerous neighbors? The answer is simple,…

2 years ago

Finding Legal Solutions for Developers + Associations with Real Estate Attorney Alexander Leon

Representing real estate developers and condo associations both come with unique skill sets with the multitude of issues that arise…

2 years ago

How Miami Law Firms Combined To Meet Condo Law Demand

To help meet a spike in the demand for condominium and construction law expertise in South Florida, Haber Law recently…

2 years ago

Movers & Shakers: Haber Law and Gursky Ragan announce merger

In Miami, the real estate-focused firm Haber Law is expanding through a merger with Gursky Ragan, P.A., according to a…

2 years ago

Miami-Based Boutique Haber Law Absorbs Smaller Firm, Expanding Niche Condo Practice

“You can organically grow, which is very painful,” said Haber Law managing partner David Haber. “Alternatively, you can join forces…

2 years ago

Haber Law Expands Condo, Construction, and HOA Practices with Addition of Gursky Ragan

The move will join the two firms offering a deeper, broader range of legal expertise

2 years ago

Insurance Crisis and the Effect on Florida Condos

Join us for a webinar with Brown & Brown on the insurance crisis and the effect on Florida condos post…

2 years ago

Haber Law Named to Daily Business Review 2023 Watch List for Firm Growth & New Hires

Haber Law has been named to the Daily Business Review's 2023 Watch List because of the firm's impressive 25% growth…

2 years ago

Paradise Lost: Sky-high insurance premiums, required reserve funds and major repairs has some condo associations and owners in dire financial straits

As we continue our series on South Florida’s housing crisis, tonight we focus on condos. Some of the estimated 3.5…

2 years ago

Navigating Condo Purchases + Due Diligence with Miami Real Estate Attorney David Podein

As one of the top experts on condominium and HOA law in Miami, David Podein gives an insider's view into…

2 years ago

Macklowe, Related partnering on waterfront North Bay Village redevelopment

Macklowe affiliate acquired Biscayne Sea Club co-op and is acquiring units at adjacent condo building

2 years ago

“Running amok”: Florida lawmakers fall short with HOA, condo law

Theft of association funds, election fraud and brazen bullying continues, residents and suits say

2 years ago

Combatting the Rise of the Zombie Condos in Florida

This potentially unsettling phenomenon is poised to rise from a confluence of factors, including the newly enacted SB-4D and 154…

2 years ago

I’m a lawyer – the biggest problem with HOAs will always be ‘rampant’ if normal people remain in total control

A lawyer who advocates for homeowners has revealed a rampant issue of fraud among HOAs when everyday people are in…

3 years ago

Miami Trial Lawyer Says State Courts’ Embrace of Virtual Proceedings Has NY Lawyers Flocking to Florida

"Right away we were all handling cases on Zoom, whereas in other states, the transition's been a lot slower and…

3 years ago

There Is a Simple Way to Lower Your Home-Insurance Bill. It Is Also a Risk.

Higher deductibles can lower insurance premiums—but they are a gamble. Homeowners in search of relief from rising insurance bills are offering to…

3 years ago

Condo Safety Summit

Join us at the Condo Safety Summit in Surfise on 9/26 for a discussion on keeping condos safe.

3 years ago

Board Certification Course for Condominium and HOA Directors

Join us for a board certification course on compliance and legal strategies for condominium and HOA directors, presented by Partner,…

3 years ago

Termination of Condominium, Is That an Option?

Google “Florida Condominium Crisis” and you will find no shortage of news stories detailing the challenges facing condominium associations. Rising…

3 years ago

Best Efforts by an Association to Obtain Full Replacement Value Coverage

As most — if not all — condominium associations in South Florida have encountered substantial cost increases to insure their…

3 years ago

Code Violations are on the Rise – Associations Need to be Aware and Prepared

Never underestimate the seriousness of a visit from your local code enforcement inspector. Ever since the Surfside tragedy, we have…

3 years ago

Condo Buyout Bonanza

Deals are falling apart, stalling or resulting in messy legal fights in South Florida

3 years ago

Mandich Group Project for Cold Storage Facility in Jones County, Mississippi

Related Lawyers: Harold Lewis, David Podein, Alexander Leon, and Matthew Holtz. Department: Real Estate Haber Law, along with local Mississippi…

3 years ago

Sioux City Groundbreaking

Related Lawyers: David Podein and Matthew Holtz Department: Real Estate David Podein and Matthew Holtz of Haber Law, along with…

3 years ago

Best Practices for Construction Defect Investigations

Join us for a webinar on best practices for construction defect investigations: the 558 process and related repairs in collaboration…

3 years ago

As South Florida’s Real Estate Market Remains Hot, Lawyers Contemplate Looming Challenges

South Florida's booming real estate market comes with inflation and stress on infrastructure; Higher housing prices, stress on infrastructure and…

3 years ago

This Week in South Florida: David Haber

David Haber joined This Week in South Florida with host Glenna Milberg to discuss Florida's new condo laws. Haber is…

3 years ago

Champlain Towers South, Two Years On

Some of the same problems and dynamics remain in South Florida that led to the deadly collapse.

3 years ago

Fundraising Event to Retain Judge Diana Vizcaino

Miami-Dade County Judge Diana Vizcaino became a prosecutor right out of law school and immediately made it her goal to…

3 years ago

Here’s what’s next for Damac’s plan for luxury condos on Surfside collapse site

Proposed 57-unit oceanfront building could be approved by year-end, though project is in for a public relations test

3 years ago

COVID Is Over, but Not When It Comes to Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation

David B. Haber, Managing and Founding Shareholder of Haber Law agrees that the continuation of alternative methods of communication have been…

3 years ago

David Haber Ranked in Chambers USA 2023

Congratulations to David B. Haber for being ranked for the second consecutive year in Chambers USA: Construction! For over two…

3 years ago

New Florida property law impacts defective construction lawsuits

Condo owners who purchase poorly constructed properties in the Sunshine State could have no legal recourse.

3 years ago

Florida legislature, real estate edition: Here’s what you need to know

Florida legislature, real estate edition: Here’s what you need to know Bills tied to HOA oversight, condo safety and approval…

3 years ago

Crucial 40-Year Recertification Repairs Continue At Miami Condo, Judge Rules

“The association is doing what it has to do, not only for Florida law, but also to make its building…

3 years ago

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Lacks Enforcement in South Florida

Attorney David Haber, who specializes in condo law, said when it comes to investigating HOAs and property management companies, Florida…

3 years ago

David Podein — Florida Senate Bill 4D & What it Means for Miami Condo Owners

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate podcast, David Podein, a Partner and chair of the Real Estate and…

3 years ago

After Hurricane Nicole, Condo Owners Grapple With Living Beachside

The evacuation of their buildings revealed a stark truth: Their apartments are likely going to be expensive to repair —…

3 years ago

Ariella Gutman

Ariella Gutman is a partner at Haber Law in the litigation department, focusing on matters including contractual disputes, complex commercial…

3 years ago

Rate Caps Costs Soar Even Higher

In late May of this year, the signs were already rising with the dry hot sun of interest rate increases.…

3 years ago

Florida Couple Turned the Empty Miami Mansions of Venezuela’s Elite Into Personal Piggy Banks

Carlos Castañeda and Genesis Martusciello fled Venezuela in the middle of the previous decade, arriving in Miami with little money…

4 years ago

Mid-Market Trendspotter: Hybrid-Friendly Law Firms Are Seeing an Influx of Talent

Hybrid work and a better work-life balance are luring more candidates to midsize firms, as Big Law becomes more stringent…

4 years ago

How Miami Boutique Keeps Pace In Booming Fla. Legal Market

Law360 (September 21, 2022, 3:58 PM EDT) -- As a string of national firms have recently planted flags in South…

4 years ago

Strong Demand and Remote Recruiting Edge Helped Haber Law Grow 25% Since May

South Florida's real estate and construction booms drove hiring at the now-23-lawyer firm. which lured even more new faces as…

4 years ago

Discussing Recent Matters With Industry Experts

Our Partners Frank Soto and Jonathan Goldstein will be joining Affinity’s CEO, Rafael Aquino to discuss rising construction costs and…

4 years ago

Condo owners brace for steep costs — with post-Surfside reforms on the way

It could become an unpleasant choice for many South Florida condominium owners, ahead of a new state building inspection law…

4 years ago

How Creativity Can Efficiently Resolve a Construction Defect Turnover Lawsuit

Nearly all newly elected board members in the state, and their management teams, come across this issue shortly after turnover-whether…

4 years ago

One year later, lessons from Surfside condo tragedy impact market

For developers, the tragedy resulted in increased scrutiny, but also opportunities. They must be more careful when building now, but…

4 years ago

The Blunder lost $1M in Attorney fees : ‘Think Twice About What You are Putting in Those Offers’

"I've been seeing a trend where the courts are making the requirements on proposal for settlement increasingly strictly over the…

4 years ago

Condo reforms coming: Inspections at 25 or 30 years, no waiving financial reserves

Florida lawmakers on Tuesday reached a deal on the most significant overhaul of Florida’s condominium laws in two decades, seeking…

4 years ago

Building Codes At Root Of Fla. Insurance Market Problems

Law360 - Florida's special session this month is expected to address major issues hitting the state's insurance market hard, with…

4 years ago

Bahia Mar developer files $10 million countersuit against boat show

Fort Lauderdale — The ugly feud between the boat show and its Bahia Mar landlord shows no sign of fizzling…

4 years ago

‘They pushed us into a corner’: Bahia Mar developer countersues boat show organizers for damages

The developer that aims to redevelop 39 acres of cityowned land at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel is…

4 years ago

Ariella J. Gutman of Haber Law: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Attorney

It is never too early to start networking and thinking about career/business development. In the past five years of my…

4 years ago

After Surfside collapse, Miami-Dade drafts reforms that fall short of recommendations

After a catastrophic partial building collapse in Surfside left 98 dead and a community traumatized, Florida’s lawmakers were tasked with…

4 years ago

As Florida Lawmakers Fail to Agree on Condo Safety After Surfside, ‘the Free Market Is Acting’

Despite the tragic condominium collapse in Surfside in June 2021, the Florida Legislature has still not agreed on a bill…

4 years ago

Miami Attorneys Get Creative to Find Swift $ 6.3 Million Resolution in Construction Defect Suit

“Just be aware of the big picture. You don’t need to have a scorched earth mentality or approach in order…

4 years ago

Haber Law Partner Rebecca N. Casamayor Named Rising Star Honoree for 2022 Prestigious Women Awards by South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine

The awards recognize top leaders in the tri-county area who have created business success stories and provided leadership to women…

4 years ago

Hurricanes & COVID-19: Essential Elements to Be Prepared.

Join us Thursday, June 10th. for Hurricanes & COVID-19: Essential Elements to Be Prepared.

5 years ago

Coffee & Bagels, Networking Breakfast at the Haber Law Offices

Join us Thursday, May 20th. for Coffee & Bagels, Networking Breakfast at the Haber Law Offices.

5 years ago

Vaccines and Condos in 2021

Join us Thursday, May 13th. for Vaccines and Condos in 2021.

5 years ago

Anticipating The Post-Covid Legal Landscape

Join us Tuesday, May 4th. for Anticipating The Post-Covid Legal Landscape.

5 years ago

Are Condominium Associations “Immune” to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?

Join us Wednesday, April 14th. for Are Condominium Associations "Immune" to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?

5 years ago

Are Condominium Associations “Immune” to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?

Join us Thursday, March 25th. for Are Condominium Associations "Immune" to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?

5 years ago

Our Upcoming Webinars and Guidance for Community Associations

Join us for a webinar to learn more about how COVID-19 is impacting South Florida business. Read our article for…

6 years ago

A Message from Our Managing & Founding Shareholder, David B. Haber

At Haber Law, the health and safety of our employees, clients, professional colleagues, and strategic partners is our top priority.…

6 years ago

Latest Legal Considerations: Condo Associations & COVID-19 Webinar

Join us for a basic playbook of what associations need to know for handling coronavirus concerns, including: access to common…

6 years ago

Compliance and Legal Strategies for Condominium Directors

Join us on March 10th as Jonathan Goldstein, Esq., Partner at Haber Law, will conduct a seminar for condominium directors…

6 years ago

University of Florida MFOS Alumni Event

Haber Law was pleased to host the University of Florida Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars (MFOS) Alumni Event on Thursday, February…

6 years ago

Miami Herald Business Monday: How to Divorce Your Business Partner

We all know that you can divorce your husband or your wife when the relationship turns bad, but can you…

6 years ago

Haber Law Presents ART EXHIBITION SERIES //

Event details coming soon. Join our mailing list to receive updates and invitations.

6 years ago

Insurance Claims and Your Condo Association

Haber Law and Biscayne Neighborhoods Association hosted a seminar for condominium board members. Attendees learned how insurance claims affect their…

6 years ago

Optimizing the Use of Technology in Condominiums

Haber Law and KW Property Management & Consulting hosted a panel discussion for condominium board members on technology in condominiums.…

6 years ago

How to Handle Construction Defect Claims

Brickell Homeowners Association Members were invited to join an educational program presented by Haber Law on How to Handle Construction Defect Claims. Speakers from…

7 years ago

Haber Law Attorneys Recognized as The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

David B. Haber and Franchesco Soto of Haber Law recognized for their work in Construction Law and Construction Litigation. MIAMI,…

7 years ago

10 Signs That You Have a Time-Sharing Problem

Time-sharing during a divorce can be easy if you have two cooperative parents dedicated to reasonable co-parenting. It can also…

7 years ago

Inside the saga that led Regalia’s developers to lose ownership of their most prized units

A Miami-Dade judge ruled the developers of Regalia, a luxury condo tower in Sunny Isles Beach, must turn over 100…

7 years ago

A Condominium Association Victory in the Ongoing Fight for a Prior Owner’s Assessments

A recent case, Coastal Creek Condominium Association, Inc. v. FLA Trust Services LLC has upped the ante in the fight to collect…

7 years ago

Key Provisions in a Commercial Lease – Part I

In negotiating commercial leases, there are several key provisions that should be given careful attention by both landlords and tenants.…

7 years ago

The Link Between E-Commerce and the Increase in US Cold Storage Facilities

Demand for industrial real estate continues to increase, due to a strong market, favorable interest rates, and the expansion of…

7 years ago

What’s In Your Operating Agreement?

Every limited liability company should have an Operating Agreement. It is amazing how many business people approach us, who have…

7 years ago

Top 5 Live the Good Life

Positioned at the intersection of culture and business Haber Law

7 years ago

Hurricane Preparedness and Loss Mitigation for Community Associations

From Hurricane Andrew to Hurricane Irma, the State of Florida has endured numerous destructive storms that foreshadow greater potential for…

7 years ago

How to File a Mechanics Lien in Florida

If you have furnished labor, services or materials on a construction project in Florida and have outstanding payments due, then filing…

7 years ago

How Florida’s Adoption of the Daubert Standard Can Impact Construction Defect Lawsuits

On June 26, 2019, the Sun Sentinel published an editorial: “The Florida Supreme Court’s new evidence rule makes it harder to…

7 years ago

Negotiating Delay Clauses In Contracts – When Force Majeure Is Not Enough

Most business people are probably familiar with, and expect to see, force majeure clauses in their contracts.  This is an important contract…

7 years ago

The Importance of Hiring Local Counsel

Court rooms can be similar to high schools. There is a dress code, albeit unspoken, and there are certain norms…

7 years ago

Legislative Session Update Part II – Bills That Were Passed

What a difference a month makes… Last month, we provided an update on various pieces of legislation that would have…

7 years ago

Why Having an Operating Agreement is Important for a Florida LLC

Florida does not require Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s) to have an Operating Agreement. So why is it recommended, and important,…

7 years ago

Ten Years with Haber Law: From Faxes to iPhones, Continued Innovation

I recently celebrated my ten-year anniversary with Haber Law. Looking back, it is remarkable how different the practice of law…

7 years ago

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FORUM

Haber Law hosted a spectacular educational event, the Hurricane Preparedness Forum in Wynwood. Guests enjoyed a catered networker and art…

7 years ago

Legislative Session Update – What You Need to Know

Various bills that could dramatically affect Florida associations are presently under consideration during the current legislative session. The list below…

7 years ago

Haber Law Presents ART EXHIBITION SERIES // featuring Atomik

The first installment of Haber Law Presents ART EXHIBITION SERIES // featured works by local graffiti art legend Atomik, famous…

7 years ago

MIAMI Magazine Power Players

Law is a service business,” says Haber. “It’s about service and results. Our core values and work style emphasize creativity,…

7 years ago

How to Prepare Your Law Office for Extreme Weather Events

Whether it be a severe thunderstorm or a full-blown hurricane, it’s important to be prepared for the worst. Hurricane season…

7 years ago

HOT TOPICS: ADDRESSING TODAY’S TOP ISSUES

Are you having complications with Airbnb renters? Too many emotional support animals? WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL PARAMETERS? This presentation for…

7 years ago

Can Work-life Balance Improve Your Bottom Line?

“How can letting people work less and have more flexibility equate to being more profitable? The answer is in retention...

7 years ago

Is Your Association Missing Out on a Utilities Sales Tax Exemption?

Some associations are unaware that they could be entitled to an exemption for the sales tax related to a major…

7 years ago

How do Florida Courts Address Divorce Judgments from Foreign Countries?

Florida Courts are required to recognize judgments of all kinds from other U.S. states, including divorce judgments. In fact, there is a…

7 years ago

The Future of Confessions of Judgment in Florida and Beyond

To the average Floridian, the term “confession of judgment” is likely to be unfamiliar. One reason for this may be…

7 years ago