Haber Law Ranks Nationally & Regionally in the 2022 Edition Of U.S. News Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

MIAMI, FL – November 23, 2021- Haber Law is pleased to announce that the Firm has been...

Show Up Half the Time and Keep Your Assigned Office? Law Firms Allow It—For Now

In-demand attorneys may be able to keep their desks while working in-office two or three...

Leading the Way: David Haber on Young Lawyer Development, Vaccine Policies, and the Future of Law Firm Offices

David Haber prides himself on operating a forward-thinking law firm. When Haber Law (then...

Non-Traditional Law Firms Are Following the Tech Industry Away From City Center

“Leaders of the technology and finance worlds who are relocating to Miami realize...

Women Making a Difference

Welcome to FLCAJ’s sixth annual “Women Making a Difference” feature. We have long...

South Florida Law Firm Leaders Bullish on Nearly Every Practice for 2022

Our annual Law Firm Leaders Outlook examines the top issues South Florida firm leaders...

Clarifying ‘Confusing’ Case Law, South Florida Ruling Is Good News For Developers Working With Public Land

“The ruling of the court provides security for contractors looking to secure payment at...

Miami’s Haber Law Picks Up Ex-Boies Partner In Pair of Hires

Haber Law, a boutique firm focused on construction law in Miami, picked up two new...

Longtime Boies Schiller Partner Jumps to Litigation Boutique

Steven Davis departed Boies Schiller Flexner this week for the Wynwood-based Haber Law....

A plan for post-Surfside condo law reform

Imagine checking into a hotel tomorrow. You are greeted at the front desk and, after...

Attorneys Expect More Deals Like This $34 Million Contract as South Florida Population Grows

“If the Miami-Dade market continues to be expensive and increasing at a rapid rate, I...

Fixing Florida’s aging condo mess after the Surfside collapse means changing the laws

In the aftermath of the Surfside tragedy, all assumptions regarding the utility and...

Designed to fail: How Florida’s lack of condo board oversight could mean another Surfside

The deadly Surfside collapse is casting a spotlight on how Florida's condominiums are...

Three Haber Law Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America® 2022 Edition, Plus A “Lawyer of the Year” Award

David B. Haber, Franchesco Soto, and Christopher Utrera were named Best Lawyers in...

Haber Law Expands With Partner Promotion And 3 New Attys

Miami-based business litigation firm Haber Law announced the elevation of a commercial...

Haber Law Elevates Senior Associate Rebecca N. Casamayor to Partner and Announces Three New Hires

Haber Law is pleased to announce Rebecca Newman Casamayor, Esq. as a partner with the...

Engineers are still trying to figure out what caused the catastrophic collapse of...

I Know All About Condo Living. Change Is Coming.

David Haber provided an opinion piece for the New York...

Two-Thirds of Miami Condo Buildings Are Older Than 30 Years. The Repair Bills Are Coming Due.

Engineers say it can take just 30 years for condominium buildings to reach a point when...

After Florida Building Collapse, Task Force to Consider Changes to Condo Laws

A task force has been created to investigate Florida’s laws surrounding condominiums...

Efforts underway to hold cities and condo associations more accountable

Even as rescue workers continue to search through the rubble of the Champlain Towers...

As Surfside Building Collapse Investigation Continues, Anxiety Builds At High Rises Across South Florida

For the residents of the Champlain Towers North building, seeing the South tower collapse...

After Collapse, Condo Association Lawyers Field Frantic Calls — But Long-Term Change Is Unlikely, They Say

South Florida condo lawyers said they've fielded plenty of client calls about the safety...

Florida building collapse reveals shortcomings of systems to protect residents, experts say

Some officials are calling for changes to building codes after Champlain Towers South...

Death toll grows to 12 as rescue workers forge ahead at collapsed Surfside condo

As the sixth day since the catastrophic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo...

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Says Surfside Tragedy Was “Preventable”

In the wake of last week's condo collapse in Surfside, homeowners and city officials want...

Miami mayor says collapse has consequences for condo buildings and real estate

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South...

Condominium law experts say tragedy will prompt more accountability

Search-and-rescue teams hadn’t lost hope on Tuesday. More than 150 people remained...

‘Este es un momento como Katrina y como Andrew’: el colapso de un condominio en Miami plantea preguntas más allá del sur de Florida

El colapso mortal de un condominio en la Florida podría obligar a ingenieros y...

‘This is a moment like Katrina and like Andrew’: Surfside condo collapse raises questions beyond South Florida

A Florida condominium's deadly collapse could force stunned engineers and architects,...

Condo collapse raises concerns about resales in older buildings

The collapse of a Surfside condominium has raised concerns about how resales could tank...

This Week in South Florida: David Haber

The collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building raises a host of legal...

Engineer warned of ‘major structural damage’ years before Florida condo building collapsed

An engineer warned in October 2018 that he had discovered “major structural...

Major structural flaws identified years before collapse, but condo oversight is slim

Earlier warnings about structural problems at condo that collapsed in Surfside raise...

Hope for 159 missing in Miami building collapse fades as scientists are dispatched to verify area

A team of U.S. government scientists and engineers have been flown to Miami to urgently...

‘Is my building safe?’ Experts say whether you should worry about another collapse

As the grim search for the bodies of victims at the collapsed Champlain Towers South...

Surfside condo collapse could spur changes in building inspections

The tragic collapse of a beachfront condo in Surfside will likely have a lasting impact...

Multiple Attorneys at Haber Law Named Super Lawyers 2021

Three of the Firm's partners are recognized as Super Lawyers with two partners and a...

Neighbor sues to short-circuit Jimmy Tate and Sergio Rok’s no-bid North Miami project

The city of North Miami’s plan allowing developers Jimmy Tate and Sergio Rok to build a...

Regalia association scores $18M settlement in construction defects lawsuit

The Regalia condo association settled its lawsuit alleging a slew of construction and...

‘People Weren’t Going to Let You in’: COVID-19 Logistical Challenges Preceded $17.5M Condo Settlement

Collecting evidence to prove construction defect allegations can be a challenge under...

Are Condominium Associations ‘Immune’ to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?

As COVID-19 vaccines become available to the population at large, a question is already...

Revisiting Association Collections Strategies in Light of COVID-19’s Ongoing Economic Impacts

The year 2020 was financially difficult for many, and its detrimental impacts could last...

General Contractors Must Be Vigilant Regarding Contractual Duties

A contractor has the opportunity to bid on new project. He/she performs due diligence by...

Diario Las Americas

Frank Soto Featured in Diario Las...

Platinum Level Readers’ Choice Award

Haber Law Received the Platinum Level Readers’ Choice Award from the Florida Community...

Recent Court Decision Reinforces Economic Loss Rule

A recent court decision in Florida appears to have further reinforced the use of the...

Condo Hotels and Common Elements

Condo hotels are more common in Florida than many would think Although the...

Miami Litigator Prevails Without Written Contract for Unpaid Real Estate Commission

Attorney Roger Slade submitted bank statements and text messages into evidence to refute...

Contracts in the COVID-19 Era

By this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every person in business, construction,...

Your Post-Pandemic Return to Paradise

Things may look a little different this year when you return to your home in...

Avoiding Maintenance Disasters: The Importance of Regular & Documented Maintenance Procedures

Every condominium association in Florida has certain responsibilities and powers pursuant...

Impact and Harassment: The Fair Housing Act at a Crossroads

As Americans throughout the country protest systemic discrimination in the aftermath of...

Four Haber Law Construction Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2021

MIAMI, Fla. – August 20, 2020 – Haber Law is pleased to announce that Managing...

Finding Damages Can’t Exceed Contract Value, Miami Court Reverses $5.9M Punitive Award

A lesson in a reversed and remanded case decided by Florida’s Third District...

Katrina Sosa featured in the FCA Journal’s “Prepare Now!” article for community associations

Don't Let The Threat of Hurricane Season Sneak Up On You - Katrina...

Jonathan S. Goldstein named a Leader in the Industry by FCA Journal magazine

Jonathan S. Goldstein is featured in the Florida Community Association Journal - July...

Haber Law Adds Associate Kristen E. Ferrer to Real Estate Team

Haber Law is pleased to announce the addition of Associate Kristen E. Ferrer to...

Seven Attorneys from Haber Law Recognized as Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2020

Seven Attorneys from Haber Law Recognized as Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for...

The Florida Bar Is Taking a Hard Look at Lawyers’ Social Media Content

Now, social media is all the rage with law firms jockeying for position on Facebook,...

Community Association Safety Issues in the Time of COVID-19

In the best of times, any community association’s duty to protect residents by...

Adapting the Justice System to the New Coronavirus Normal

The coronavirus pandemic has almost caused the Florida court system to completely shut...

Haber Law’s Nilka Gomez Named President-Elect of ALA South Florida Chapter

Haber Law’s Nilka Gomez Named President-Elect of ALA South Florida...

Critical Intersection Where Coronavirus, Biometrics and Condo Associations Meet

Critical Intersection Where Coronavirus, Biometrics and Condo Associations...

Not So Fast! Closing Out Construction Projects

So, you retained a contractor, money is still owed, and their work is near...

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...

Haber Law and 3 Attorneys Recognized in South Florida Legal Guide 2020 Edition

Haber Law has been recognized as a Top Law Firm in the upcoming 2020 edition of the South...

Investing in Cold Storage While Staying Out of Hot Water

Investors should be cautious of the unique — and sometimes complex — operational,...

Leaks, Structural Issues at Root of Coral Rock House Court Battle

The building owner and a cigar shop that wanted to open are suing each other, claiming...

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...

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...

Top 5 Live the Good Life

Positioned at the intersection of culture and business Haber...

MIAMI Magazine Power Players

Law is a service business,” says Haber. “It’s about service and results. Our core...

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...

Can Work-life Balance Improve Your Bottom Line?

“How can letting people work less and have more flexibility equate to being more...

The Future of Confessions of Judgment in Florida and Beyond

To the average Floridian, the term “confession of judgment” is likely to be...

Unsafe Balconies, Water Leaks, Other Flaws Claimed at Luxury Sunny Isles Beach Condo

The condo association for the high-end Regalia is suing the developer, architectural firm...

Summary Jury Trials Are Popping Up in Florida Courtrooms, Stirring Controversy

Summary jury trials are so controversial, one South Florida juror has stepped in to...

Law firm moves into art-adorned building in Wynwood (photos)

Haber Law has moved from downtown Miami to a Wynwood building that defies the traditional...

The ‘Frye’ Standard Is the Law in Fla., ‘a Monumental Game Changer’

In a crucial 4-3 decision, in Delisle v. Crane, Case (No. SC16-   2182) (Oct 15....

Board Transparency to Unit Owners is Key

In this digital age, it can be more convenient for board members to simply communicate...

Medical Marijuana and Community Association Life

The intersection of Florida’s recent medical marijuana legalization and community...

World Mental Health Day: Focusing on Young Adults

There has been much discussion regarding how the environment   and demands of...

Wynwood is Getting a Slew of New Offices. Can the Neighborhood’s Character Survive?

Wynwood is attracting another kind of smaller, home-grown business. David B. Haber,...

Court Ruling Complicates Condominium Member Lawsuits

A recent decision from an appellate court in Tallahassee will likely create significant...

Latest Chapter in the Vizcayne Condos Saga Has a $3 Million Settlement Attached to It

Real estate attorney David Haber, founder and managing shareholder with Miami firm Haber...

Partners David B. Haber and Frank Soto Are Included in the 2019 Edition of the Best Lawyers In America®

MIAMI (August 16, 2018) – The Miami-based law firm Haber Law, P.A. is pleased to...

Summary Judgment: How to Get It and How to Beat It

Practicing lawyers do not always understand what summary judgment is and how to win on a...

Three Haber Law Partners Promoted to New Leadership Roles

MIAMI (August 8, 2018) – Haber Law, P.A., a Miami-based business and commercial...

Game Changers for 2018

Jacob Epstein explains in the Florida Community Association Journal certain changes for...

Eight Haber Law Attorneys Named to 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

MIAMI (June 18, 2018) – Haber Law, P.A., a Miami-based business and commercial...

Planning for the Storm

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PREPAREDNESS FOR HURRICANE SEASON Hurricane season is here once...

Examining the Association Loss Prism

Safety / Mitigation The first considerations for any association after a storm should...

Tragic Alligator Attack Should Cause Community Associations to Consider Alligator Dangers

The recent and devastating death of Shizuka Matsuki, a Florida woman attacked by an...

What caused FIU’s bridge to fall? More clues come to light.

“< What I don’t understand, and I don’t understand it as a lawyer or as a...

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Supreme Court’s Latest Construction Defect Decision and Its Impact on Construction Insurance Claims

The issue of whether a 558 notice serves as a “claim” under a commercial general...

A Time to Look Back Forward

Technology, no doubt, has made a significant impact in the community association arena...

Florida Supreme Court’s Latest Construction Defect Decision: Triggering the Insurer’s Duty to Defend in the Pre-Suit Process

The issue of whether a chapter 558 notice serves as a “claim” under a commercial...