Attorneys Serving Southwest Florida
Community Associations
Trusted Legal Counsel for Leaders of Condominium Associations, Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Clubs, and Other Communities
Southwest Florida's community association firm
What Makes Us Different
Hamilton Mikes, P.A. is a Florida law firm devoted exclusively to representing condominium associations, homeowners' associations (HOAs), cooperatives, country clubs, marinas, and other common-interest communities throughout Southwest Florida. Our attorneys provide practical legal guidance, strategic counsel, and responsive support to boards of directors, property managers, and community association officers and directors. We are fierce advocates when your neighborhood needs a champion in court.
Unlike general practice law firms, Hamilton Mikes, P.A. focuses its practice on the legal needs of Florida community associations. Our attorneys work directly with condominium boards, homeowners' association boards, country club communities, master associations, and community managers to address governance issues, covenant enforcement, collections, contract disputes, statutory compliance, construction defect claims, insurance matters, and litigation.
We serve as both legal counsel and strategic advisers, helping boards make informed decisions that protect property values, reduce risk, and promote stable, thriving communities throughout Southwest Florida.
Counsel That Promotes Community
Meet the Members of YOUR Team
Jason Hamilton Mikes, JD, MBA
Founder & Managing Shareholder
In 2011, Jason formed Hamilton Mikes, P.A., in Southwest Florida, to meet an ever-present need for responsive community association legal counsel. Since the firm's inception, he has continued to serve his condominium, HOA and private club clients, becoming an integral part of their executive teams as general counsel, legal advocate and business adviser.
AnnaDanielle Carter, JD
Attorney | Community Association Practice Group Chair
AnnaDanielle Carter is a third-generation Fort Myers native with nearly three decades of experience in the community association field, including more than 15 years representing condominium and homeowners' associations throughout Southwest Florida. As Chair of Hamilton Mikes' Community Association Practice Group, she works with community association boards on the legal and practical issues they encounter in leading their associations.
Jennifer F. Rogers, JD
Associate Attorney
Jennifer is an Associate Attorney at Hamilton Mikes, P.A. Her practice is heavily focused on litigation for condominium and homeowners' associations, including contract disputes, post-hurricane repair and reconstruction, disputes between associations and owners, and collections matters.
Cristina Leon, FRP
Florida Registered Paralegal
Cristina Leon has been a member of the Hamilton Mikes, P.A., team since 2012. She is a certified Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) and is an integral part of our collections and foreclosure department. Cristina is well-versed in Florida statutes governing assessments, statutory collection notices, claims of lien and assessment lien foreclosure.
Amanda Burke
Legal Assistant
Amanda Burke is the firm's legal assistant. She is a graduate of Florida SouthWestern State College and is currently a student at Florida Gulf Coast University, where she is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Forensic Studies.
Florida Community Associations
Who We Serve
Florida communities flourish and thrive when leaders receive clear, useful guidance gained from actual experience. At Hamilton Mikes, P.A., we work with directors, officers and managers across Southwest Florida. We serve:
Condominium Associations
We provide legal counsel to Florida condominium associations on governance, statutory compliance, covenant enforcement, contract matters, collections, and litigation.
Homeowner Associations (HOAs)
Our HOA attorneys help homeowners associations address board governance, deed restrictions, assessment collections, dispute resolution, and day-to-day operational issues.
Cooperative Associations
We advise cooperative associations on compliance with Florida law, governing documents, board responsibilities, elections, and resident disputes.
Mobile Home Communities
Our attorneys assist mobile home communities with governance matters, regulatory compliance, rule enforcement, disputes, and community operations.
Timeshare Condominiums
We represent timeshare condominium associations in matters involving governance, owner relations, contracts, compliance, and litigation.
Hotel Condominiums
Our firm helps hotel condominium associations navigate the unique legal and operational challenges arising from mixed ownership and hospitality components.
Country Clubs and Golf Communities
We provide strategic legal counsel to country clubs and golf communities regarding governance, membership issues, contracts, risk management, and operational decisions.
Marinas and Waterfront Communities
Our attorneys advise marinas and waterfront communities on governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, risk management, and property-related disputes.
Recreational Vehicle Resorts
We work with RV resorts and planned communities on governance, covenant enforcement, collections, operational matters, and regulatory compliance.
Master Associations
We counsel master associations on governance structures, shared amenities, inter-association relationships, budgeting, and long-term community planning.
Sub-Associations
Our team helps sub-associations address operational issues, governing document interpretation, compliance obligations, and coordination with master associations.
Multi-Condominium Associations
We advise multi-condominium associations on governance, shared facilities, statutory compliance, elections, contracts, and dispute resolution.
Mixed-Use Developments
We represent mixed-use developments involving residential, commercial, and recreational components, providing guidance on governance, contracts, compliance, and operational risk.
Where we work
Serving Community Associations Throughout Southwest Florida
Hamilton Mikes, P.A. represents community associations throughout Southwest Florida, including:
- Naples
- Bonita Springs
- Estero
- Fort Myers
- Cape Coral
- Marco Island
- Port Charlotte / Punta Gorda
- Fort Myers Beach
- Sanibel / Captiva
- Ave Maria
- All locations →
Our attorneys understand the operational, governance, insurance, construction, and hurricane recovery issues unique to Florida community associations.
The Right Choice Is Simple
Why Work with Hamilton Mikes, P.A.?
Choosing the right legal partner shapes the long-term health of your association. While other law firms split their attention across dozens of unrelated fields, our legal team delivers concentrated dedication and practical legal action to neighborhoods and communities. We build strong relationships between board members, residents, and service providers to create peaceful, thriving neighborhoods. Our services are:
100% focused on community associations.
We dedicate our entire practice to serving neighborhoods and promoting community. This sharp focus gives our team deep insight into the unique operational challenges that Florida association officers and directors face every day.
Purpose-built for communities like yours.
We built our firm specifically to support the diverse neighborhoods of Southwest Florida. From Gulf Coast towers to country club estates, our tailored strategies fit the exact needs of your community.
Responsive urgency.
Board members and managers face emergencies and real-world deadlines that cannot wait. We respond immediately to urgent inquiries and resolve problems before they escalate into costly legal disputes.
Strategic partnership.
We think like business partners, looking beyond basic legal questions to help directors and officers make choices that strengthen overall community value and long-term financial stability.
Florida HOA and condominium law experience.
Our firm works exclusively with community associations and understands the legal and operational issues facing board members, community association managers, and property owners throughout Florida. We deliver practical solutions grounded in decades of combined experience.
Trusted by community association leaders.
For more than a decade, Hamilton Mikes, P.A. has partnered with condominium associations, homeowner associations, private clubs, and community leaders throughout Southwest Florida. Our attorneys are known for responsive communication, practical legal solutions, and a deep understanding of Florida community association law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Firm
How is a condominium and HOA lawyer different from a general practice attorney?
A condominium and HOA lawyer focuses on the unique legal issues facing condominium associations, homeowners associations (HOAs), cooperatives, and other common-interest communities. These issues include governance, statutory compliance, covenant enforcement, collections, contracts, elections, insurance and litigation involving associations and residents.
Does Hamilton Mikes represent condominium associations and HOAs?
Yes. Hamilton Mikes, P.A. focuses on serving condominium associations and HOAs, their directors, officers and residents throughout Southwest Florida.
What locations do you serve?
We serve condominium associations, homeowners associations (HOAs), cooperatives, and other common-interest communities throughout Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Marco Island, Punta Gorda, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities.
Why hire a Florida condominium and HOA attorney?
Florida community associations operate under complex statutes and regulations. A Florida condominium and HOA attorney can help boards comply with legal requirements, enforce governing documents, manage disputes, collect assessments, review contracts, and protect the association's interests.
Can your firm help with covenant enforcement issues?
Yes. We advise association boards on the enforcement of governing documents, deed restrictions, architectural standards, and other community rules while helping ensure compliance with Florida law. We can guide you through notice and opportunity to cure requirements, fining and suspension of use rights hearings, pre-suit mediation, and serve as your association's advocate in litigation and arbitration.
Can your firm collect delinquent assessments and perform lien foreclosures?
Yes. Our team of legal professionals assist condominiums, HOAs and clubs collect assessments, dues, charges and other delinquent monetary obligations. We draft statutory pre-lien and pre-foreclosure notices, draft and record claims of lien, and perform lien foreclosures all the way through judicial foreclosure sale.
What should an association do when a homeowner or vendor threatens legal action?
Associations should seek legal guidance as early as possible. Early involvement by association counsel often helps identify risks, preserve rights and records, develop response strategies, and prevent disputes and expenses from escalating unnecessarily.
Can your firm review contracts for our condominium association or HOA?
Yes. We regularly assist community associations with contract review, negotiation, interpretation, and risk management involving vendors, contractors, service providers, and other third parties.
Do you provide guidance for HOA and condominium board members?
Yes. We work closely with directors, officers, and community managers to provide practical legal guidance regarding governance, elections, meetings, compliance requirements, and operational decisions. You will have all the information you need to fulfill your fiduciary duty to the letter of the law.
Does your firm help communities with hurricane recovery and reconstruction issues?
Yes. Our attorneys assist associations with legal matters arising from hurricanes and other disasters, including insurance-related issues, contracts, reconstruction projects, and post-storm disputes. Get us involved early in the process before signing contracts with vendors or service providers. Better yet, make us part of your team BEFORE your neighborhood is damaged by a hurricane.
What should a board do if it is unsure whether an action complies with Florida law?
Make our legal professionals part of your executive team now. Boards should obtain legal guidance before taking action whenever significant legal, financial, or governance issues are involved. Proactive legal review can help reduce risk and support informed decision-making. Furthermore, a brief phone call or e-mail exchange with one of our attorneys for a consult before a decision is made is much cheaper and easier than defending yourself in litigation later.
We're ready to help
Contact Us for a Consultation
Tell us about your association and the legal challenge you are facing. Our team is ready to listen, respond, and help you identify a clear path forward.
8850 Terrene Court, Suite 110
Bonita Springs, FL 34135