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

4 years ago

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

Rarely Used Fla. Condo Law May Be Key In Surfside Deal

4 years ago

An obscure provision in the Florida Condominium Act making individual unit owners        

Leading the Way: How South Florida Law Firm Leaders Are Navigating Novel Challenges

4 years ago

South Florida's law firm leaders are finding success in an unprecedented market.        

Appellate Decision Upholds a Developer’s Right to Object to an Amendment to the Declaration

4 years ago

Overview of First Equitable Realty III, Ltd. v. Grandview Palace Condo. Ass'n A recent decision of the Third District Court…

State of Uncertainty: How New Laws and the End of the State of Emergency Have Changed Covid for Community Associations

4 years ago

Omicron and Delta have testified and the verdict is in: Covid is here to stay. Across the nation, while many…

2022 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW

4 years ago

The 2021 year brought several major changes to both the Condominium and HOA Acts (which Haber Law previously summarized here),…

Lateral Partner Trends

4 years ago

Find out who gained top talent and who lost rainmakers in our review of South Florida's biggest laterals this year.…

After Surfside collapse, a push not just for more high-rise inspections but smarter ones

4 years ago

To chronicle the unprecedented expansion of the Miami legal market over the course of 2021, we checked in with hundreds…

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Negotiating a Construction Contract

4 years ago

Before beginning a construction project, it’s imperative to craft an ironclad contract that protects all parties. Some things to keep…

Where South Florida Firms Are Targeting for Growth in 2022

4 years ago

To chronicle the unprecedented expansion of the Miami legal market over the course of 2021, we checked in with hundreds…

A New Era of Transparency?

4 years ago

As a result of the recent tragedy at Surfside, the Condominium Law and Policy on Life Safety Issues Advisory Task…

Can a Condominium Association Evict a Tenant?

4 years ago

Generally speaking, if an association’s recorded governing documents do not contain the authority to evict a tenant within the condominium,…

Key Items in a Condo Construction Repair Bidding Process

4 years ago

Condo associations must be very careful when asking for bids on a repair project. All unit owners rely on the…

Art Basel Event 2021

4 years ago

We had a successful Art Basel event with Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Michael Fux Foundation and David Banegas Art.

What Condominium Associations Need To Know About The Life Safety Task Force Recommendations

4 years ago

In light of the recent tragedy at Surfside, the Condominium Law and Policy on Life Safety Issues Advisory Task Force…

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

4 years ago

MIAMI, FL – November 23, 2021- Haber Law is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized both nationally…

Condominium Task Force Report and Recommendations

4 years ago

Condominium Task Force Report and Recommendations Webinar.

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

4 years ago

In-demand attorneys may be able to keep their desks while working in-office two or three days a week, but some…

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

4 years ago

David Haber prides himself on operating a forward-thinking law firm. When Haber Law (then Haber Slade) moved to Wynwood in…

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

4 years ago

“Leaders of the technology and finance worlds who are relocating to Miami realize Wynwood is where they need to be."…

Women Making a Difference

4 years ago

Welcome to FLCAJ’s sixth annual “Women Making a Difference” feature. We have long recognized the critical role that many women play…

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

4 years ago

Our annual Law Firm Leaders Outlook examines the top issues South Florida firm leaders face going into the new year.…

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

4 years ago

“The ruling of the court provides security for contractors looking to secure payment at the end of the day, and…

Zoom 101 for Deposition Witnesses and Mediation Participants

4 years ago

New to Zoom? We were all here once. Whether you're a witness that is giving a virtual sworn testimony or…

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

4 years ago

Haber Law, a boutique firm focused on construction law in Miami, picked up two new attorneys in recent weeks, including…

Tips For Associations Planning Large Repair And Construction Projects

4 years ago

Maintaining the association’s common elements is one of the primary responsibilities - - and headaches - - for associations and…

Longtime Boies Schiller Partner Jumps to Litigation Boutique

4 years ago

Steven Davis departed Boies Schiller Flexner this week for the Wynwood-based Haber Law. Construction defect litigator Justin Miller also joined…

Association Responses to Requests for Information Regarding Condominium Structural Integrity

4 years ago

In the wake of the devastating collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida, many current owners and…

Well Begun Is Half Done: Important First Steps For A Major Renovation Project

4 years ago

Join us Tuesday, October 21st. for Well Begun Is Half Done: Important First Steps For A Major Renovation Project.

A plan for post-Surfside condo law reform

4 years ago

Imagine checking into a hotel tomorrow. You are greeted at the front desk and, after a night’s stay, at checkout,…

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

4 years ago

“If the Miami-Dade market continues to be expensive and increasing at a rapid rate, I think you might see within…

Bank Loans & How Associations Can Best Navigate the Process

4 years ago

Join us Thursday, September 23rd. for Bank Loans & How Associations Can Best Navigate the Process.

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

4 years ago

In the aftermath of the Surfside tragedy, all assumptions regarding the utility and sufficiency of the legal rights, processes and…

Issues with the 558 Process

4 years ago

Following the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South, there has been much talk about Florida Statutes Chapter 558, which deals…

Will Aventura’s New Law Help Condominium Owners or Simply Expose them to Liability?

4 years ago

The City of Aventura’s recently passed an Ordinance, which represents an effort to regulate structural oversight for community associations in…

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

4 years ago

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

Domesticating an Out-of-State Judgment in The State of Florida

4 years ago

Join us Tuesday, August 24th. for Domesticating an Out-of-State Judgment in The State of Florida.

Haber Law Expands With Partner Promotion And 3 New Attys

4 years ago

Miami-based business litigation firm Haber Law announced the elevation of a commercial litigator to partner, as well as the addition…

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

4 years ago

Haber Law is pleased to announce Rebecca Newman Casamayor, Esq. as a partner with the Firm. Previously a Senior Associate,…

What is a Marital Settlement Agreement?

4 years ago

The statistics on divorce rates are staggering, and even marriages that start out strong may end up in divorce. Therefore,…

4 years ago

Engineers are still trying to figure out what caused the catastrophic collapse of Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida, but there’s…

I Know All About Condo Living. Change Is Coming.

4 years ago

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

Building Codes 101

4 years ago

One basic requirement for every new construction project and every 40-year recertification in the State of Florida is that the…

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

4 years ago

Engineers say it can take just 30 years for condominium buildings to reach a point when owners can no longer…

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

4 years ago

A task force has been created to investigate Florida’s laws surrounding condominiums and make recommendations for legal reforms to the…

Efforts underway to hold cities and condo associations more accountable

4 years ago

Even as rescue workers continue to search through the rubble of the Champlain Towers South condo building, South Florida lawmakers are…

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

4 years ago

For the residents of the Champlain Towers North building, seeing the South tower collapse last week has presented an unimaginable…

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

4 years ago

South Florida condo lawyers said they've fielded plenty of client calls about the safety of their high-rises in the days…

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

4 years ago

Some officials are calling for changes to building codes after Champlain Towers South collapsed, leaving at least 16 people dead…

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

4 years ago

As the sixth day since the catastrophic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building came to an end, rescuers…

Legal Actions Associations Can Take if an Owner Does Not Pay Assessments

4 years ago

Community Associations, including condominium and homeowners’ associations, have specific responsibilities to their owners to ensure that budgets are met and…

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Says Surfside Tragedy Was “Preventable”

4 years ago

In the wake of last week's condo collapse in Surfside, homeowners and city officials want to make sure nothing like…

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

4 years ago

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building could impact policy and real…

Condominium law experts say tragedy will prompt more accountability

4 years ago

Search-and-rescue teams hadn’t lost hope on Tuesday. More than 150 people remained unaccounted for after a portion of a 12-story…

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

4 years ago

El colapso mortal de un condominio en la Florida podría obligar a ingenieros y arquitectos atónitos, asociaciones de propietarios y…

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

4 years ago

A Florida condominium's deadly collapse could force stunned engineers and architects, homeowners associations and local officials to address questions about whether they've…

Condo collapse raises concerns about resales in older buildings

4 years ago

The collapse of a Surfside condominium has raised concerns about how resales could tank as wary buyers fear moving into older structures…

This Week in South Florida: David Haber

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

An engineer warned in October 2018 that he had discovered “major structural damage” to a concrete slab below the pool…

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

4 years ago

Earlier warnings about structural problems at condo that collapsed in Surfside raise questions and expose failures in a system.

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

4 years ago

A team of U.S. government scientists and engineers have been flown to Miami to urgently assess whether a waterfront building…

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

4 years ago

As the grim search for the bodies of victims at the collapsed Champlain Towers South continues, some apartment and condo…

Surfside condo collapse could spur changes in building inspections

4 years ago

The tragic collapse of a beachfront condo in Surfside will likely have a lasting impact on the inspection rules for…

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

4 years ago

The city of North Miami’s plan allowing developers Jimmy Tate and Sergio Rok to build a mixed-use project on two…

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

4 years ago

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

Immunity for Condos from Covid-19 Liability

4 years ago

COVID-19 has changed our way of life in so many ways. Accordingly, new laws have been enacted to address the…

Coffee & Bagels, Networking Breakfast at the Haber Law Offices

5 years ago

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

Regalia association scores $18M settlement in construction defects lawsuit

5 years ago

The Regalia condo association settled its lawsuit alleging a slew of construction and design defects and building code violations at…

Vaccines and Condos in 2021

5 years ago

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

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

5 years ago

Collecting evidence to prove construction defect allegations can be a challenge under normal circumstances, but the start of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Anticipating The Post-Covid Legal Landscape

5 years ago

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

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

5 years ago

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

Five Things You Should Know About Landlord-Tenant Negotiations

5 years ago

When signing a commercial lease, each party has differing concerns and will want the lease crafted to protect their interests.…

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

5 years ago

As COVID-19 vaccines become available to the population at large, a question is already dawning on directors and members alike…

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

5 years ago

The year 2020 was financially difficult for many, and its detrimental impacts could last through 2021, if not beyond. While…

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

5 years ago

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

Who Is Responsible for Construction Defects?

5 years ago

One of the most critical questions to answer after the discovery of a construction defect is who is responsible for…

Platinum Level Readers’ Choice Award

5 years ago

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

Forming, Managing, and Resolving Disputes in a Florida Limited Liability Company

5 years ago

Join us Thursday, February 11 for a webinar on forming, managing, and resolving disputes in a Florida LLC.

Conducting Condominium Elections During COVID-19

5 years ago

It’s that time of year again—Election season!  As many condominium associations begin preparing to hold their annual membership meeting, many…

$75K Finders Fee Doesn’t Breach Commission Agreement in Hotel Deal, South Florida Court Rules

5 years ago

“This case is a good lesson to clearly outline the scope of a contract and offer," said Ariella Gutman of…

International Divorce Webinar

5 years ago

Join us on Thursday, December 17th for our "Florida Divorce for Citizens of the World" webinar, presented in partnership with…

What Condo Associations Should Do to Prepare for a Holiday Season Amidst a Pandemic

5 years ago

With Covid-19 cases on the rise and the holidays approaching, the re-opening of common element facilities should be viewed with…

Recent Court Decision Reinforces Economic Loss Rule

5 years ago

A recent court decision in Florida appears to have further reinforced the use of the economic loss rule in construction…

Condo Hotels and Common Elements

5 years ago

Condo hotels are more common in Florida than many would think Although the details of how condo hotels are structured…

Miami Litigator Prevails Without Written Contract for Unpaid Real Estate Commission

5 years ago

Attorney Roger Slade submitted bank statements and text messages into evidence to refute the defendant's reasons for not paying up.

Contracts in the COVID-19 Era

5 years ago

By this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every person in business, construction, and real estate has heard the term…

Association Accounting: Issues, Disputes, and Solutions

5 years ago

Join us Wednesday, October 28th with MBAF Senior Manager Kristian Nenov and MBAF Principal Erbin Ramirez.

Developer Liability for Building Code Violations Under Section 553.84, Florida Statutes

5 years ago

Among the numerous causes of action available to construction defect plaintiffs in the State of Florida, there is Florida Statute…

Neighboring Property Issues & Insurance Claims

5 years ago

Join us Thursday, October 15th to discuss neighboring property issues and insurance claims with Affinity's Rafael Aquino and M2E's Scott…

Can I Modify My Alimony Because of the Pandemic?

5 years ago

Millions of Floridians are now suffering a significant decrease in income due to the pandemic. Can individuals who have obligated…

Your Post-Pandemic Return to Paradise

5 years ago

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

Hurricane Preparation in the Age of COVID-19

5 years ago

Join us Thursday, September 24th with Kent Services to learn best practices for hurricane preparation during COVID-19.

Statutory Mechanisms to Potentially Remove and Extinguish Construction Liens

5 years ago

A construction lien is filed against your property claiming that a contractor (or even a subcontractor hired by your contractor)…

Construction: Capital Projects in the COVID-19 Era

5 years ago

Join us on Tuesday, September 22nd with Marquis Association Management Vice President Joshua Tomey to discuss capital projects during a…

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

5 years ago

Every condominium association in Florida has certain responsibilities and powers pursuant to its governing documents and Chapter 718, Florida Statutes.

Impact and Harassment: The Fair Housing Act at a Crossroads

5 years ago

As Americans throughout the country protest systemic discrimination in the aftermath of George Floyd’s tragic death, it is important for…

The Florida Mortgage and Eviction Moratorium: Clarification for Community Associations

5 years ago

On April 2, 2020, Governor Ron Desantis issued Executive Order 20-94 which temporarily suspended all mortgage foreclosure and residential eviction…

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

5 years ago

MIAMI, Fla. – August 20, 2020 – Haber Law is pleased to announce that Managing and Founding Shareholder David B.…

Hurricane Litigation Claims During the Pandemic

5 years ago

Join us on July 21st for a webinar with Weisbrod Matteis & Copley on handling hurricane litigation claims during the…