where community matters

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1 where community matters

2 to be a compassionate advocate for the communities it represents. In order to provide maximum benefit to its clients, the Firm has invested heavily in infrastructure and strategy, created a state-of-the-art office environment, developed proprietary software, and ensured its Team has all the tools necessary to accomplish the Firm s mission. Michael A. Ungerbuehler Shareholder Paul E. DeHart III Shareholder

3 Who we are. Mike Ungerbuehler and Paul DeHart have been providing legal services to community associations for more than a decade. vision is simple: to offer communities in Florida a better and more affordable community association legal product. Mike and Paul have facilitated the establishment of community associations, drafted and revised governing documents and other corporate papers, handled collections and covenant enforcement activities, provided general corporate advice to client board members, engaged in mediations and arbitrations, and handled all manner of association-related litigation matters through trial and appeal. perspective when handling the legal needs of community associations. Mike s practice previously included real estate transactions, general business law, commercial litigation, construction litigation, and general real estate litigation. Paul is a registered patent attorney who once focused his practice on complex commercial and business litigation, including intellectual property litigation. Both Mike and Paul are dedicated to serving as the ultimate advocate for the communities they serve.

4 What we do. covenant enforcement, general corporate advice, and corporate litigation. Each of these areas of service is described in more detail below. COLLECTIONS ENFORCEMENT at handling the collection needs of communities it association budgets and handles most collection will first attempt to collect its attorneys fees and costs directly from the delinquent owner before requiring payment from its association clients. From start to finish, the Firm is experienced at handling a wide range of collection activities, including by example the following: Assessment Demand Letters Liens Lien Foreclosures Estoppel Requests Payment Plans Tenant Collections and Evictions Mortgage Foreclosures Bankruptcies and rules for its association clients. When handling covenant enforcement matters for a client for the first time, the Firm will initially review the governing documents of the association to determine the applicable restrictions and procedures of enforcement. Depending upon the specific needs of the Association, the Firm will send violation demand letters, send mediation demand letters, file a lawsuit, or file an arbitration proceeding to enforce the covenants association in all aspects of this process, including performing on-site inspections and providing recommendations regarding the property in violation. covenant matters and often suggests meetings between the board and owners to cure violations short of costly litigation.

5 the interests of your community before the billing interests of the that ultimately result in a strong and healthy community. LITIGATION GUIDANCE handle the litigation needs of its association clients. in handling all aspects of litigation from alternative will advise the association on the anticipated costs and assess risks associated with litigation. It is always the goal of the Firm to educate the association in helping to make informed decisions regarding potential litigation disputes. Commercial Real Estate Contracts Construction Property Insurance Eminent Domain With a true sense of partnership, the Association Law Firm believes it is important to provide sound guidance and counsel to the board members and managers of its on Florida law, the association s governing documents, provides legal services related to: Corporate Resolutions Board Meetings Annual Meetings Election Procedures Contracts Legal Opinions Governing Documents

6 How we do it. legal matters. Clear Matters Software is proprietary legal practice software developed by the Firm exclusively for the handling of community association legal needs. Clear Matters Clear Matters is designed to provide the Firm s clients with instant, around-the-clock access to information on all of their legal matters, in addition to making the Firm s job more efficient and error free. When new activities occur on a file, status reports are instantly updated, notifications are automatically sent out, and fees and costs are updated legal product. More importantly, Clear Matters promotes communication and accountability with Firm clients. Clear Matters Key Features Check the status of legal matters in real time View pertinent documents in your files Receive automatic notifications of important activities Find out what should happen next on your matters Gain 24/7 access to your legal matters through the Firm s proprietary Clear Matters Software. Contact us today to see how Clear Matters makes the Firm more transparent and accountable when providing legal services to communities.

7 Where Community Matters associationfirm.com t: (407) f: (407) The Association Law Firm, PLLC 135 W. Central Blvd., Suite 1150 Orlando, Florida 32801