Christopher Pope Email & Phone Number

Mr. Pope is Florida Bar Board Certified in both Condominium and Planned Development Law; and Construction Law (Board certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar for the competency and experience of a lawyer practicing in a specialty area). He primarily focuses his practice in the areas of Condominium and Homeowners’ Association Law; Construction Law; and Real Estate.He represents and advises clients, including top national homebuilders, contractors, developers, commercial associations, homeowners’ and condominium associations, and individuals on a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to, the following:Condominium and Homeowners’ Association, and Planned Development LawGeneral legal counsel regarding the statutes, rules, and regulations for community associations in FloridaDrafting, interpreting, and amending community association governing documents, including Declarations, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Architectural Review GuidelinesCovenants EnforcementDrafting and negotiating contracts with vendors and contractors Collection of association assessments and fees, including lien enforcement and foreclosureCondominium and homeowners’ association litigation and alternative dispute resolutionDisputes arising from maintenance and repair of common areasAdministrative representation before the Florida Department of Business and Professional RegulationPreservation and revitalization of covenants under Florida Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA)Common area improvements (clubhouse and golf course renovations, boat docks, and other improvements) Construction LawPreparing and filing construction liens and statutory notices, including Notices of Commencement, Notices to Owner, and lien waivers and releases for compliance with Chapter 713, Florida StatutesDrafting and reviewing construction contracts, including AIA, EJCDC, and Consensus DocumentsContract and Change Order negotiation Administrative representation in licensure and permitting matters Construction lendingNotices of construction defects under Chapter 558, Florida StatutesConstruction-related litigation and arbitration (lien foreclosure and priority; prompt payment; change order disputes; retainage disputes; surety claims; delay claims; warranty and defect claims)Public and private bond claimsReal EstateResidential and commercial real estate closingsPreparing and negotiating leases from both landlord and tenant perspectives1031 ExchangesContract negotiation and disputesSelf-Directed IRAs