$ 300-400 per hour
Hans Christopher Wahl
About Hans
Biography
I'm a partner with Cobb & Gonzalez, where my practice encompasses a broad spectrum of community association law; real estate development and construction law; and business and commercial litigation matters. I am licensed in both Florida and Georgia and Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Land Development Law by the Florida Bar. I represents various community associations, property owners and developers, handling everything from complex legal issues to day-to-day operational needs. I ensure my association clients are optimizing their assessment revenue, properly enforcing their covenants and restrictions, and protecting their financial interests, legal interests, and property rights.
As an attorney who is Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Land Development Law by the Florida Bar, I am considered an expert and specialist at (1) serving as counsel to community associations, property owners, community association members, sellers, purchasers, developers, lenders, governmental agencies, and investors in matters related to community associations and planned developments; (2) drafting governing documents or their amendments, and preparing filings with governmental agencies that regulate community associations or planned developments; (3) serving in or for governmental agencies which regulate community associations or planned developments; (4) representing parties in construction lien and defect claims; collection of assessment actions, governing document and community association statutory enforcement and dispute actions, and other litigation, arbitration, and mediation in matters relating to community associations or planned developments; and (5) the planning, development, construction and financing of condominium and planned development communities.
Prior to becoming an attorney, I was a business major graduating from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, earning dual degrees in Finance and Business Management. I worked for nearly a decade within the financial industry for two Fortune 500 companies, and consider those experiences invaluable to my business and commercial litigation matters. My extensive business background and financial industry knowledge helps me to better serve my corporate clients in matters involving AR collections, business torts, franchising, corporate formation, secured transactions, bankruptcy issues, contract negotiations, and various contractual disputes
My practice areas include the following:
• Condominium Association Law
• Homeowner Association Law
• Real Estate law
• Construction Law
• Business Litigation
• Creditor's Rights and Commercial Collections
• Banking and Lender Liability Law
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 11 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Cobb & Gonzalez, P.A.
4655 Salisbury Rd., Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
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Posted by Jeff | April 6, 2015
Hans
Hans was very helpfully and explain everything very good to me, I couldn't ask for a better person to help me handle my issues. I would recommend him to anyone that needs help.
Posted by Dan | May 25, 2014
Thank You Hans Wahl
Recently, actually about three years ago I had a lawsuit brought against me. I didn't know who to turn to. Know one I actually knew, even attorney friends from my church could give me any clear direction. At this point, I prayed that God would help me. This was a potential life-changing event in my l...
Hans Christopher Wahl's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Mr. Wahl for many years and we went to law school together. Mr. Wahl was one of the smartest and hardest working individuals there. He even motivated me to do better. I am confident that Mr. Wahl brings the same dedication to his work and his clients."
Jessica Jowers
Construction and development lawyer | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Experience
Honors
2018
Board Certified - Condominium and Planned Development Law, Florida Bar
2012
Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society
2011
Dean's Scholar, Florida Coastal School of Law
2011
Book Award - Con Law II, C.A.L.I
2011
Book Award - Law & Religion, C.A.L.I
2011
Best Editor Award, FCSL Law Review
2011
Book Award - Residential Real Estate Transactions, C.A.L.I
2011
Book Award - Intellectual Property, C.A.L.I.
2011
Book Award - Criminal Procedure, C.A.L.I.
2010
Dean's Scholar, Florida Coastal School of Law
2009
Dean's Scholar, Florida Coastal School of Law
2008
President's Award, Fidelity Investments
N/A
Cum Laude, Golden Key National Honor Society
Work Experience
2017 - 2017
Committee Member, Town of Orange Park, Land Use Planning and Policy Committee
2017 - 2019
Board of Directors Member, Neighbor to Family (Jacksonville Chapter)
2012 - 2021
Associate Attorney, Jimerson & Cobb, P.A.
2006 - 2009
Investments Manager, Fidelity Investments
Associations
2016 - Present
Community Associations InstituteCommittee Member
2016 - Present
Georgia Court of Appeals
2014 - Present
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia
2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
2014 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
2012 - Present
Jacksonville Bar Association
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division
2012 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
2012 - Present
Jacksonville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
2012 - Present
Florida Bar
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
Florida Bar, Business Law Section
Christian Legal Society of Jacksonville
2017 - 2020
Town of Orange Park, Land Use Planning and Policy CommitteeCommittee Member
2017 - 2019
Neighbor to Family (Jacksonville Chapter)Board of Directors
2017 - 2020
Town of Orange Park Economic Development CommitteeCommittee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Villa Medici Condo Association, Inc. v. Cogorno
Final Judgement awarded at trial in client's favor for full damages sought
A & B Marketing v. Downing; Integrity Water Treatment, LLC
Favorable
Gulf South Medical Supply, Inc. v. Innovative Healthcare Supplies, LLC; Johnson
Obtained favorable ruling for client
PackIQ, LLC v. DAK Resources, Inc.
Obtained six-figure final judgment in favor of client
The Neill Company, LLC v. Beyond Custom Painting, LLC
Final Judgment entered at trial in client's favor for full damages sought
In re Seuss
Evidentiary hearing: the Court granted my client relief from the Automatic Stay.
Education
2012
Florida Coastal School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1999
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
1999
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Lorman Live Webinar
Handling Delinquent Customers: Legal Action and Collection Methods
2018
Experts Group Panel
Common Element Restoration and Repair
2017
Lunch and Learn
Avoiding Violating Florida's Consumer Protection Statutes
2017
Community Association Institute, Northeast Florida Chapter
2017 Legislative Update
2016
Legal Aspects of Condominium and Homeowners' Associations
Legal Aspects of Condominium and Homeowners' Associations
2016
Community Association Institute Northeast Florida Chapter meeting
What to Expect in 2016 for Community Association Law
2016
Association Board Member Certification Course
Condo Assoc. & HOA Board Member Certification Program
2015
Lunch & Learn
Post-Judgment Collections & Strategy
2015
Lunch & Learn
Commercial Landlord Tenant Disputes
2015
Association Board Member Certification Course
Condo Assoc. & HOA Board Member Certification Program
2014
Lunch & Learn on real estate litigation
Actions for Breach of Real Estate Sales Contracts
2014
Legal Aspects of Condominium and Homeowners' Associations in Florida
Condo & HOA Board Governance and Operations; Similarities & Differences in Condo & HOA Laws; Ethical Considerations for Association Attorneys & Board Members
2013
Property Manager's Lunch & Learn on Association Law
Assessment Lien Enforcement for Condo Associations
2013
Lunch and Learn on bankruptcy law
The Bankruptcy Code's Automatic Stay
2013
FirstService Residential property manager conference
Condo Association/HOA Law
Publications
2018
Community Associations Institute
Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Responsibility Within Your Condominium Association
2018
Lorman Education Services publication
Can Community Associations Ban Smoking in Common Elements, Limited Common Elements and Units?
2018
Lorman Education Services publication
Do Voluntary Civic Associations Have Authority to Enforce Their Covenants and Restrictions Over Real Property
2018
Lorman Education Services publication
Hurricane Preparedness: Checklist of What to Do After a Hurricane Hits Your Community Association
2017
Jimerson & Cobb, P.A.
Community Association Reserve Funding: Pooled Method vs. Component Method
2017
Ponte Vedra Recorder
What Community Association Leaders Should Know About the FHA and ADA
2017
Lorman Education Services publication
Community Association Reserve Funding: Pooled Method vs. Component Method
2017
Lorman Education Services publication
What Community Associations Should Know About the Fair Housing Act
2016
Ponte Vedra Recorder
Ten Things Newly Elected Community Association Board Members Should Know
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Florida Coastal Law Review
The Right to Be Offended: The Greatest of All Unenumerated Rights
N/A
Jimerson & Cobb, P.A.
Legal Blogger on Association Law, Real Estate Law & Business Litigation
N/A
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Community Associations Network
Regular legal writer/contributor for HOA & Condo Association Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can creditors seize a business bank account of llc for a personal debt i have.
27 Jun 2013
Q&A
How do I get rid of a judgment when the company no longer exists.
10 Jun 2013
Q&A
Two people have a car loan together, the car is in both names, can either one take the car and sell it with just one signature.
12 Jun 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Online Voting for Condo Associations & HOAs: Florida Legislature is Not Keeping Pace With Technology
25 Oct 2013
Legal Guide
Hurricane Protection Installation and Expenses for Florida’s Condominium Associations
25 Oct 2013
Legal Guide
Changes to the Florida Statutes Concerning Financial Reporting for Condominium Associations
15 Oct 2013