Bakalar & Associates, PA is a Florida-based law firm specializing in community association law, real estate, and estate planning, distinguished by its proactive and highly personalized approach to legal representation. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including condominium and homeowner associations, with a dedicated team that views the practice of law as a life’s endeavor rather than merely a business.
Leveraging a highly trained, motivated staff and efficient technology, the firm handles a large volume of cases without compromising on customer service, offering bilingual reception support and detailed monthly status reports accessible online. Their proactive stance includes comprehensive counseling on legal compliance, developer turnover assistance, and specialized services like forensic accounting and hurricane-related policy guidance.
Services Offered
- Community Association Law
- Collection/Foreclosure
- Covenant Violations
- Document Amendments
- Covenant Preservation (MRTA)
- Covenant Revitalization (MRTA)
- Rules Enforcement
- Service Contract Reviews
- Bank Loan Opinion
- Bankruptcy Counseling
- Monitoring and Attendance at Bankruptcy Proceedings
- Preparation and Review of Association Documents
- Hurricane Preparation and Insurance Assistance
- Collection of Past Due Maintenance or Special Assessments
- Monthly Written Status Reports
- Counseling of Association Boards
- Probate and Guardianship
- Contract Enforcement and Complaints for Specific Performance
- Legal Opinions and Options
- Legal Audit of Governing Documents
- Mandatory Non-Binding Arbitration / Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Defense of Homeowner/Unit Owner Lawsuits
- Developer Turnover Advising and Assistance
- Construction Litigation
- Review and Preparation of Construction Contracts
- Insurance Disputes
- Contract Negotiations
- Special Assessment / Loan Reviews
- Mortgage Foreclosures
- Commercial Collections
- Landlord/Tenant Law & Evictions
- Ejectment
- Quiet Title Actions
- Tax Certificate
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law
- Medicaid Qualification
- Business Succession Planning
- Supplemental Needs Trust
- Probate Administration
- Probate Litigation
- Trust Administration
- Trust Litigation
- Pet Trusts
- Asset Protection
- Residential Real Estate Closings
- Commercial Real Estate Closings
- Purchase & Sale Agreements
- Title Insurance, Title Searches & Review
- Operating Agreements
- Quit Claim Deeds
- Partition Actions
The firm primarily serves clients throughout South Florida, with offices in Boca Raton and Coral Springs, and offers services in both English and German to accommodate a diverse client base.
