Though most of us use escalators our whole lives without incident, many people are injured in escalator accidents every year. If you are someone who has been injured in an escalator accident, you must continue reading and speak with one of our experienced Florida personal injury attorneys to learn more about how we can guide […]
Read More
The state of Florida is known for its fabulous apartment complexes. However, apartment accidents are not unheard of. If you have recently been involved in an apartment accident, there is a very good chance you are now injured and require financial compensation to help you on your way to a swift recovery. Fortunately, our skilled […]
Read More
This Black Friday, there is a very good chance you will be out and about, taking advantage of all the exciting deals retail stores have to offer. However, if you are involved in a retail store accident, you are most likely now severely injured and are seeking financial compensation to help cover the cost of […]
Read More
Food shopping is one of the most mundane aspects of our lives, and if you’re like most people, you frequent the supermarket at least once a week. While generally, these trips to the grocery store prove relatively uneventful, there are certain instances where safety hazards are present and people are injured as a result. If […]
Read More
Though we do not traditionally think of sidewalks as inherently unsafe, when improperly managed or maintained, they can become very serious safety hazards. Inadequate lighting, standing water, loose debris, and other surface problems cause thousands of accidents nationwide, every single year. If you were injured in a sidewalk accident and are now seeking financial compensation, […]
Read More
Though cycling is a favorite in Florida, namely due to its cost-efficiency and the health benefits associated with riding, it does not come without risk. When a cyclist is involved in an accident, he or she may be severely injured as a result. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, here are some […]
Read More
Most people in Florida and across the country look forward to Halloween–especially trick-or-treaters. Generally, Halloween is a night of fun for all. However, if a homeowner fails to ensure that his or her property is safe, people can get injured. Here are some of the questions you may have if you or your child have […]
Read More
Every year, drunk drivers are responsible for about 10,000 deaths nationwide. This number is unacceptable. Drunk drivers suffer from an inherent loss of coordination, which is further compounded by a marked decrease in decision-making skills, so very often, these accidents cause even more damage due to speeding or reckless driving. Those injured in drunk driving […]
Read More
Our country is dependent on truck drivers. Businesses, including supermarkets, shopping malls, and more need truck drivers to arrive on time, with their merchandise intact. Additionally, truck companies and employers demand truckers drive long hours, sometimes working up to 70 hours in the week–much longer than most Americans. All this combined with the expectation that […]
Read More
Most people love dogs. They’re smart, entertaining, loyal, and, perhaps most importantly, they return the love we give. Unfortunately, certain dogs are either born with a nasty streak, have owners who failed to train them properly, or, in the worst cases, were downright abused by their owners. Whatever the case may be, if you are […]
Read More
If you have been to a shopping mall, department store, office, or apartment building recently, you most likely used an elevator. Nobody thinks twice about boarding an elevator, however, sometimes, accidents can happen. Elevators are composed of hundreds of parts, and all it takes is one thing to go wrong for a serious accident to […]
Read More
At any given time, you can see people walking all over Florida’s urban areas. Walking is free and great exercise, so it’s no secret why many people walk from place to place. However, while walking is generally thought of as completely safe, this is not always the case. When an oncoming vehicle hits a pedestrian, […]
Read More
Drivers everywhere do not wake up wondering what they are going to do if they get into an accident, and understandably so. Nobody wants to worry about something like that. However, accidents do happen, and when they do, you should be prepared. Keeping a cool head and sticking to the plan can dramatically help the […]
Read More
Associations have emergency authority to deal with the aftermath of this storm. Section 718.1265 Florida Statutes grants condominium association emergency powers, and Section 720.316 grants similar authority to homeowner associations. The special authority becomes effective upon the declaration of a state of emergency by Florida’s Governor. To exercise these powers, the property governed by the […]
Read More
Real estate attorney Barry Ansbacher says that disclosure is voluntary, and just as with the sellers contract, both have weak enforcement provisions… Watch Action News Report
Read More
FREE BILL TRACKING CHART The 2019 Legislative Session will begin on March 5, 2019, and is expected to end sixty days later on May 3, 2019. However, the Florida House and Senate start work well before the opening gavel. If you want to have meaningful input into the laws that will impact your business, […]
Read More
Barry Ansbacher was recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law by The Florida Bar on June 1, 2018. Condominium and Planned Development Law is the practice of law that involves serving as the attorney to community associations, property owners, sellers, purchasers, developers, lenders, governmental agencies, drafting governing documents, construction liens, […]
Read More
While most car accident victims are understandably concerned about their immediate circumstances, the greatest losses from accident-related injuries typically come in the future. From ongoing medical expenses to chronic pain and suffering, the lasting consequences of a personal injury from a car crash can be substantial, and they are among the primary reasons why all […]
Read More
While construction liens offer contractors the opportunity to ensure that property owners pay for labor and materials, enforcing a construction lien requires careful drafting and strict compliance with a long list of statutory rules and requirements. With even simple mistakes having the potential to extinguish contractors’ lien rights, all contractors should take appropriate steps to […]
Read More
What are your rights if you were injured in an auto accident involving an uninsured or underinsured motorist? Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common question here in Florida, where we have the nation’s second-highest rate of uninsured drivers. Orange Park personal injury attorneys at Ansbacher Law have some suggestions on how you can still achieve a […]
Read More
When leasing retail, warehouse, office or industrial space for a business, there are several key lease provisions that can have a significant impact on the tenant’s ability to make commercially-viable use of the space and its potential risk exposure. Entering into a commercial lease is something that should be done only after gaining a clear […]
Read More
Attorney Fees in Personal Injury Claims The American Rule – Each Party Pays Their Own Fees The “American Rule” is that each party, in a personal injury claim or other civil lawsuits, pays its own attorney’s fees regardless of who wins at trial. In other countries, the winning party is, by default, entitled to be […]
Read More
If you were injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you are not alone. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are close to 400,000 distracted driving accidents in the United States each year. One of the most prevalent – and the most dangerous – forms of distracted […]
Read More
If you were injured in a collision and you think that the accident may have been partially your fault, you need to be careful about making any assumptions that could jeopardize your financial recovery. There are numerous factors that can cause and contribute to vehicle collisions; and, before you can draw any conclusions about whether […]
Read More
It can be overwhelming dealing with all of the consequences of an auto accident or other personal injuries. You are faced with medical issues, property damage and juggling doctor appointments with getting the kids to school on time. In addition, you will also need to deal with an insurance company, often your own insurer and […]
Read More
Under the law of eminent domain, there are limits on the government’s power to take private property for public use or public benefit. What constitutes a “taking” is far broader than the word implies, and fully condemning a parcel of land is not necessary to implicate property owners’ Constitutional rights. Many “takings” cases arise out […]
Read More
Serious auto accidents happen every day. Across Florida, there are hundreds of thousands of crashes every year, with roughly 40 percent involving injuries or fatalities. Florida has one of the highest auto accident rates in the nation, and it has the country’s highest rate of motorcycle accident fatalities. Although Clay County’s accident rate is slightly […]
Read More
Contractors frequently hire subcontractors to perform many aspects of a construction project. In some cases, all of the work is performed by subcontractors. In order to pay the subcontractors for their work and materials, the contractor typically anticipates receiving payments from the owner for the work performed. Contractors will sometimes seek to transfer the risk […]
Read More
Slips, trips and falls can cause serious injuries, and the losses resulting from these injuries can be devastating for many individuals and families. If you were injured on public or private property, it is important that you speak with an attorney about your rights and take appropriate legal action to secure just compensation for your […]
Read More
If you have been seriously injured in an accident, it is important to seek legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer. From collecting evidence at the scene to calculating a fair settlement, and from dealing with the insurance companies to taking your case to trial, securing compensation after an accident is a complicated legal […]
Read More
Florida Condominium & Homeowner Associations May be Eligible for US SBA Disaster Relief Loans
Read More
If you are in an accident or a victim of a personal injury, you should hire an Orange Park personal injury attorney to assist. Ansbacher Law works on a contingency fee basis, which means you own absolutely no legal fees or costs unless you win.
Read More
Working in construction is one of the most-dangerous occupations in the United States. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately one out of every five work-related deaths occur in the construction industry, and an unknown number of construction workers are seriously injured in accidents every year. Why is working in construction […]
Read More
While motorcycles are fun and fuel-efficient, they are, statistically speaking, much more dangerous than cars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that motorcycle crashes are about 30 times more likely to be fatal than a car crash. Even more alarming is the fact that motorcycle injuries and deaths are going up, not down. Motorcycle-related […]
Read More
In a personal injury claim, the injury victim or plaintiff typically seeks compensation for various types of damages caused by the defendant’s negligence (e.g., medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of income while injured). One of the most important categories of damages in these cases is lost future earnings (sometimes called lost future earning capacity). […]
Read More
Commercial leases are lengthy, complicated documents and the sections about rent can be particularly confusing for a prospective tenant. To avoid unpleasant surprises and unexpected expenses during your lease term, you need an experienced real estate lawyer who fully understands these intricate contract provisions and knows how to negotiate them with landlords and management companies. […]
Read More
Eminent domain, sometimes referred to as condemnation, is the government power to take private property. This power requires the government to prove that the taking is for a public purpose (e.g. building a road) and to pay fair compensation to the landowner. In many instances tenants are also entitled to compensation in addition to the […]
Read More
A Florida appellate court recently attempted to answer that question. In Mathers v. Wakulla County, Case No. 1D16-0582 (Fla. 1st DCA, May 2, 2017), the appellate court heard a dispute regarding whether a quarter-mile strip of a dead-end gravel road was a private or public road. A dispute arose between two neighbors involving use of […]
Read More
Current St. Johns County ordinances require, under most circumstances, that homeowners obtain architectural review and approval from their community association before a building permit is issued by the County. This good law has benefitted both homeowners and the community associations. Homeowners who are unfamiliar with the covenants, or perhaps the unwary victim of an unscrupulous […]
Read More
Condominium and Homeowner Associations are governed by a board of directors initially appointed by the developer and subsequently elected by the membership. Board members are unpaid volunteers who serve their community. Directors have the responsibility to enforce …
Read More
Ansbacher Law is pleased to participate in the 2017 “Contractors University” presented by the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section. Contractors University is coming on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the offices of the Northeast Florida Builders …
Read More
ANSBACHER LAW is open NOW to assist victims of Hurricane Matthew. Please call our 24 Hour hotline at 904.737.4700 to be connected immediately to one of our attorneys. All four of our offices will be open at 8:30 a.m. on …
Read More
To allow our families time to prepare for the storm, Ansbacher Law offices will be closed on Thursday October 6 and Friday October 7. Ansbacher Law attorneys and staff will be available by e-mail and cell phone.
Read More
In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, condominium associations and homeowner associations are vested with special authority to protect and clean up their communities. Governor Scott also signed Executive Order 16-230 declaring a state of emergency for every Florida county due …
Read More
ANSBACHER EDUCATION – 4 NEW SEMINARS Details and Free Registration on EventBrite JACKSONVILLE SEMINARS: Tue, Aug 30 3:00 PM 2016 Legal Update for Community Association Managers & Community Leaders, Jacksonville, FL, Tuesday, August 30, …
Read More
Why Document Your Renovation? 5 experts explain why you should record every step of your renovation Hendley Badcock This Old House online Photo: Hero Images/Getty Half the fun of completing a major reno is showing before-and-after photos to friends and …
Read More
Time may be running out for Fairway Oaks residents I-Team spoke with construction attorney regarding legal recourse By Francesca Amiker – Reporter Posted: 10:01 PM, June 27, 2016 Updated: 10:21 PM, June 27, 2016 Since 2007, several homeowners have been …
Read More
Once again the team at Ansbacher Law actively participated in the Jacksonville Bar Association Holiday Project. Every December the Jacksonville Bar Association in association with Meals on Wheels/Urban Jacksonville seeks volunteer sponsors for senior citizens who would not otherwise have …
Read More
One of the significant benefits of living in a Florida condominium or deed restricted community is the ability of the association to adopt and enforce community standards in order to maintain property values and avoid the problems associated with neighbors …
Read More
Attorney Barry B. Ansbacher is co-presenting a lecture on “New Trends and Updates from the World of Condo and HOA Construction Litigation” at the 40tth Annual Boyer Institute on Condominiums and Cluster Developments presented by the University of Miami …
Read More
The 2015 Florida legislative session began March 2 and heads into the sixth week with an anticipated finish at the end of April. Highlights of activity on bills affecting condominium and homeowner associations are noted below. Version 3 of our …
Read More
Legislative Update. As Florida’s legislature begins its 4th week of session, we begin to see which bills are “moving” and which bills appear less likely to be approved in 2015. The legislative session is anticipated to wrap up at the …
Read More
Florida Legislative Bill Tracking Chart – Version 1 AnsbacherLaw continues its efforts to inform community association leaders of bills before the Florida Legislature that may impact homeowners and community associations. Our tracking chart outlines bills of interest and includes links …
Read More
904 Magazine recognized Barry Ansbacher as one of Northeast Florida’s top lawyers for 2014 in three practice areas: Construction Law, Real Estate Law and Business Litigation. Barry is the first attorney in all of Florida – and the only one …
Read More
Attorney Selling your home can be an exciting – and overwhelming – process. Here are a few of the key issues to consider before putting your home on the market: 1) DISCLOSURES – Before closing on a sale, …
Read More
The National Trial Lawyers has recognized Barry Ansbacher among the top 100 attorneys for his work in the area of civil trial law. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from …
Read More
Attorney School is back in session. That means that sports teams, organizations and groups are in full swing with activities. It’s possible that an outside group might inquire about using your community’s common areas like sports fields …
Read More
Ansbacher Law will proudly participate in the 2014 First Coast Heart Walk, sponsored by the American Heart Association. The Walk will take place on Saturday, September 20th at Metropolitan Park. This marks the second consecutive year that Ansbacher Law is joining in …
Read More
What may seem like the deceivingly simple task of billing owners for assessments and collecting payments becomes muddled when statutes, conflicting case law and common sense mix with day‑to‑day business practices. These are a few issues …
Read More
Ansbacher Law is proud to announce that Barry Ansbacher will be included in the 2015 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice area of Real Estate Law. This marks the third year in a row that …
Read More
Attorney No aspect of community association collections is shrouded in more mystery than bankruptcy. While not an area in which one should dabble, knowing a little about bankruptcy can help you understand an association’s rights and responsibilities …
Read More
The American Heart Association encourages participants to spend at least thirty minutes walking, in an effort to start the habit of physical activity. Studies show that people who walk for just thirty minutes a day have a significantly lower risk …
Read More
The Florida Legislature meets every year to consider new laws. The annual session for 2014 will begin on March 4, 2014 and continue through May 2, 2014. All bills must be approved by both the Florida House and the Florida …
Read More
Barry Ansbacher addressed the North Florida Chapter of the Community Associations Institute on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Mr. Ansbacher provided a brief legal update, followed by his predictions for changes in the upcoming laws affection condominiums and community associations in …
Read More
On October 31, 2013 the Florida Supreme Court settled the dispute over when a Court can appoint a receiver for a Florida condominium association. One side of the debate argued that the Court’s role and discretion was limited to those …
Read More
In a recent case heard in Pinellas County, Florida the Court denied the homeowners association entitlement to an award of its assessments the community association manager filed an “ambiguous” affidavit to prove that the notice of annual budget meeting was …
Read More
The Florida Legislature amended Chapter 720 Florida Statutes this year to require registration of every Florida community association. The law requires the community association manager to file the registration no later than November 22, 2013.If an association does not use …
Read More
The Jacksonville Business Journal recognized Ansbacher Law as the 9th fastest growing private company in Northeast Florida on July 19, 2013. Thank you for your support and allowing us to serve your legal needs since 1989!
Read More
Attorney Cynthia Trimmer has been nominated as a candidate for the Jacksonville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Board of Governors. Ms. Trimmer has been an active member of the Jacksonville Bar since she was admitted to the Florida Bar in …
Read More
We recommend that every condominium association and homeowners association review their insurance policies on an annual basis. Every year the board of directors should request that the insurance agent(s) for the association provide the following information: A list of every …
Read More
Barry Ansbacher has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with the Client Distinction Award on April 8, 2013. Less than 1% of the 900,000+ attorneys listed on martindale.com and lawyers.com have been accorded this Martindale-Hubbell honor of distinction. This award reflects …
Read More
Ansbacher Law participated in the 2013 American Heart Association National Walking Day on April 3, 2013. Our intrepid walkers tackled the streets of Mandarin and San Jose. From left to right: Cheryl Banner, Dianne Cosby, Tina Bryan, Donna …
Read More
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (March 19, 2013) — Ansbacher Law announced today attorney James R Usery will lecture at National Business Institute’s (NBI) April 1, 2013 seminar in Jacksonville on “Top 10 Title Defects – Cured.” This one-day Florida Bar approved seminar …
Read More
Managing Shareholder Barry Ansbacher was a speaker at the Advanced Construction Law Certification Review Course. This annual seminar was held March 7-9, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. The seminar was presented by the Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, and the …
Read More
Property manager not covered by Fair Debt Act
Read More
Barry Ansbacher will be the lecturer at Landlord Tenant Law: How to Prosper in the New Market seminar presented by Sterling Education Services, Inc. on January 14, 2014 in Jacksonville Florida. For registration information, the detailed agenda, or additional information …
Read More
Florida’s independent judiciary is under political assault. There is an attempt to remove all sitting judges simply to allow the current governor to ‘stack the deck’ with his own political appointees.
Learn more at: http://www.floridabar.org/thevotesinyourcourt
Read More
Can Florida homeowners sue builders for bad roads, walls? February 07, 2012|Daniel Vasquez – On Condos, On Condos Whether a Florida buyer of a new home in a shared community has the right to sue a developer for faulty roads …
Read More
Florida’s legislature began its annual 60 day session on January 10, 2012. As the session reaches its midpoint, we have begun to track bills of interest to community associations and condominiums. As always, many new laws are proposed as last …
Read More
(Story as it appears in Realty/Builder Connection)
The National Association of Realtors’ “Home Ownership Matters” bus tour made a stop in Jacksonville last month and was parked outside the Jacksonville Marriott for the NEFAR meeting. The bus tour started in March and will run through November. It’s stopping at association meetings and consumer shows, and a team from NAR is available to talk about the value of home ownership.
Read More
The 2011 Florida Legislature gets underway. We will track legislation of interest during the course of the session. Our Legislative Tracking Chart will be updated approximately once a week to reflect the progress of the bills through the Florida House and Senate. Links on the chart will direct you to the bill text and to analysis of each bill prepared by legislative staff.
Read More
Jacksonville, FL (March 9, 2011) – Ansbacher & Associates, P.A., a North Florida law firm specializing in associations, real estate and construction, law announced today that it has named attorneys Robert Joseph Dill and James Usery as firm associates. Mr. …
Read More
Interesting case reported from Southwest Florida appeal. The mortgage lender filed a lawsuit attempting to foreclose a mortgage. The community association successfully challenged the lawsuit due to the bank’s inability to show is was the proper holder of the mortgage. On appeal, the homeowners’ association also obtained an award of its attorneys’ fees. The case illustrates the importance of carefully reviewing each case filed by a bank attempting to foreclose an association’s lien rights and when appropriate to aggressively challenge the lawsuit.
Read More
Barry Ansbacher delivered a lecture on How Homeowners Associations Can Deal with the Impact of Short Sales and Foreclosures to the St. Johns County Civic Association Roundtable. The speech was delivered on February 14, 2010.
The Roundtable consists of over 30 civic groups and homeowners associations representing a population of approximately 40,000 members. The Roundtable has been active since the 1980’s.
Read More
Click this link to download a file with a list of 2011 bills in the Florida Legislature which may be of interest.
Read More
15 Trade Secrets No Broker Will Tell You
In much of the country, real estate brokers provide a form document for both buyers and sellers to sign when a sale goes into contract. These printouts often include a provision known as a Disclaimer of Promises, which states that the buyer is not relying on any verbal statements of the seller or real estate agent. “In reality,” Florida attorney Ansbacher says, “the buyer typically relies almost exclusively on such promises.”….
Read More
The contract’s intent, builders say, is to ensure in writing that the house is delivered by the seller – and that the buyer pays on time. But the effect, critics say, is to leave the buyer with little or no …
Read More
Residents of Nature’s Watch townhouses knew it would cost a bundle to repair the scores of units experts say were damaged by water seeping in around shoddy construction. The problem at Nature’s Watch is water. It has seeped in around …
Read More
Even with high levels of unhealthy mold in her house, a First Coast woman says she cannot afford to move her family out.
Read More
Law pending Governor’s signature requires homeowners give builders notice and possibly an opportunity to cure alleged building defects before filing suit, or commencing arbitration of their claim.
Read More
Because Ivan and the 12 other home buyers had no bargaining power, the judge continued, the contract presented to them by the home builder was a contract of adhesion. Its provision for “judicial reference” to a court-appointed referee was unconscionable, …
Read More
Complaints about mold could trigger dozens of lawsuits against the developer of a Southside Jacksonville neighborhood, according to an attorney for several homeowners. Arvida, a major Florida homebuilder, has been sued at least six times this year by owners of …
Read More