For over thirty years, Barry Ansbacher has specialized in real estate, construction and community association law establishing him as one of Florida’s leading attorneys. He has achieved Board Certification and is recognized by the Florida Bar as a specialist in three practice areas of law: Real Estate, Construction and Condominium & Planned Development. He is the only lawyer in Florida who holds all three certifications.

A Jacksonville native and University of Florida College of Law graduate, Barry Ansbacher began working as an attorney in Jacksonville with his father, Lewis “Lukie” Ansbacher. In 1997, Barry founded Ansbacher Law. The firm has since grown to over thirty professionals serving condominium associations, homeowner associations, property owners, personal injury victims, and commercial clients. The transactional team at Ansbacher Law represents buyers, sellers and lenders for both residential and commercial properties.

Professional & Community Involvement

  • The Florida Bar
  • Hancock Whitney Bank, Northeast Florida Community Board of Directors (2012 – 2023).
  • Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section:
    • Member (1989 – present).
    • Executive Council (1997 – 2011).
    • Chair, Real Property Forms Committee (2008 – 2010).
    • Real Property Problems Study Committee (2002 – present), Chair (2004 – 2008).
    • Construction Law Committee Member (2004 – present).
      • Alternate Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Chair (2004).
      • Chapter 558 Task Force Co-Chair (2017).
    • Condominium & PUD Committee Member (2004 – present).
  • Florida Supreme Court, Circuit Court Committee on Unlicensed Practice of Law (2002).
  • Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization & Education, Real Property Certification Exam Reviewer (2016).
  • Member, Florida Justice Association (2015 – present).
    • Construction Law Committee, Chair (2017 – 2023).
  • Member, The Jacksonville Bar Association (1989 – present).
    • Chair, Real Property Law Section (2011- 2012).
  • Member, St. Johns County Bar Association (2012- present).
  • Member, Clay County Bar Association (2013 – present).
  • Member, Florida Bar Environmental & Land Use Law Section (2011 – present).
  • Member, Community Associations Institute (2013 – present).
  • ASTM International
    • Committee C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems (2016 – present).
    • Committee D07 on Wood (2020 – present).
  • Volunteer, Florida Attorneys Saving Homes (2009 – 2013).
  • Member, Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee (2009 – 2011).
  • Member, State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, Florida Building Commission, Alternative Plans Review & Inspections Task Force. (2004).
  • Member, ARPC Arbitration Panel. (1996 – 2005).
  • President, Attorneys Real Property Council of Northeast Florida (1995-1997).

Publications & Presentations

  • Author & Speaker, “Statutes of Limitations & Repose,” 2024 Advanced Construction Law Certification Review Course, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Presenter, “ASTM E2128 – The Gold Standard for Forensic Investigations,” Windstorm Insurance Network 2024 Conference.
  • Author & Speaker, “Statute of Limitations,” 2024, Advanced Construction Law Certification Review Course, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Author & Speaker, “Condominiums and Homeowners Associations,” 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 Advanced Construction Law Certification Review Course, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Co-Author & Speaker, “Mediation & Association – A Failure to Communicate,” 2023, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Condominium Committee.
  • Contributing Editor & Author, ARBUS Magazine, 2021-2023.
  • Author & Speaker, “The Ethics Associated with Associations,” 2023, Federal Bar Association.
  • Author & Speaker, College of Community Association Lawyers Annual Conference, “Ethics and Associations“ 2023, Community Association Institute.
  • Author & Speaker, “Ethics” 2021, 14th Annual Construction Law Institute, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Chair, Author & Speaker, “Construction Defect Law Seminar” 2019, Florida Justice Association.
  • Author & Speaker, “Contractor’s University” 2018, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Construction Law Committee.
  • Speaker, “Chapter 558 Panel Discussion” 2018, 11th Annual Construction Law Institute, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section.
  • Author, “What Does Senate Bill 360 Mean for Your Community Association?”, June 2023, Florida Community Association Journal.
  • Author & Speaker, “New Issues and Opportunities – Statutes of Limitation and Repose,” 2018, 11th Annual Construction Law Institute, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Author, “Don’t Let Time Run Out – Limitations & Construction Defect Claims”, December 2019, Florida Community Association Journal.
  • Author & Speaker, “Homeowner and Condominium Board of Director Certification Course,” Seminar, 2014-2018, Ansbacher Education, LLC.
  • Author & Co-Speaker, “Case Management for Complex Construction Cases,” 2016, 9th Annual Construction Law Institute, The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, and The Construction Law Committee of The Florida
  • Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Author & Speaker, “New Trends and Updates from the World of Condo and HOA Construction Litigation,” 2015, University of Miami College of Law, Ralph Boyer Institute on Condominium Law & Cluster Development.
  • Author & Speaker, “Legal Update for Community Association Managers and Community Leaders,” Seminar, 2016-2014 Ansbacher Education, LLC.
  • Author & Speaker, “Leases: An Ounce of Prevention,” Landlord Tenant Law: How to Prosper in the New Market Seminar, 2014, Sterling Education Services, Inc.
  • Author & Speaker, “LIMITATIONS Potentially fatal defect in your construction defect claim.” 2012, Construction Law Institute, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Author & Speaker, “Associations vs. Lenders,” 2012, University of Miami College of Law, Ralph Boyer Institute on Condominium Law & Cluster Development.
  • Author, “Associations vs. Lenders,” 2012, Real Estate Practice in Tough Times, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Speaker, “Dealing With the Impact of Short Sales and Foreclosures,” 2010, St. Johns County Civic Association Roundtable.
  • Speaker, “Closings,” The Real Estate Team, 2010, Florida Legal Education Association.
  • Author & Speaker, “Representing the Buyers of Distressed Properties,” 2010, University of Miami, Ralph Boyer Institute on Condominium Law.
  • Author & Speaker, “Contract Issues,” Environmental & Land Use Considerations for Real Estate Transactions, 2007, 2008, & 2010, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section & Environmental & Land Use Section.
  • Author & Speaker, “Business Entities,” Annual Real Estate Certification Review Course, 2005 – 2010, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Peer Review Editor, Construction Law Institute, 2009, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section.
  • Speaker, “Electronic Recording,” Annual Legislative and Case Law Update, 2007, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Speaker, “Judgment & UCC Assignments,” Annual Legislative and Case Law Update, 2005, Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
  • Author & Speaker, “Problem Loans,” 2003, Sterling Education Systems.
  • Author & Speaker, “Florida Real Estate Titles and Title Insurance”, 2000, HalfMoon LLC. (Approved as a lecturer by Florida Dept. of Insurance).
  • Author, “Subdivisions”, Florida Real Property Complex Transactions, 1997, 1999, & 2000, Florida Bar.
  • Co-Author, “Issues of Transboundary Pollution in North America”, 1988, Revue Juridique de L’Environment.
  • Author, Various “White Papers” in support of Bills before the Florida Legislature regarding real property and business entity legislation.

Accolades