$ 400-450 per hour
Barbara Billiot Stage
About Barbara
Biography
My practice focuses on community association law, which consists of condominiums, homeowner associations, and mobile home parks. I respresent both associations and homeowners.
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
Location
Stage Law Firm P.A.
P.O. Box 562747, Rockledge, FL, 32956-2747
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Barbara Billiot Stage's Reviews
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Posted by Michael A. | December 19, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Stage. Poor choice for attorney
Stage has been in trouble with the State Bar, in fact, adjudged by the Bar as "incompetent" . Also filed for bankruptcy and has been sued many times. Think twice before engaging this person.
Posted by Mari | February 27, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful answer
Very detailed answer straight to the point. I was provided with pros and cons and things to think about that will help me make a decision when going to hire a lawyer. I am very great full.
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great response
If the situation developed into more than my simple question i would not have hesitated to reach out to her for further assistance. I appreciated her answer was informative and well thought out.
Posted by john | May 26, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Fl Statute 720 Question
I received a concise, direct, quick answer to my HOA question. Very helpful and just what I needed.
Posted by Drew | December 1, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Top notch well informed and experienced HOA attorney
I have dealt with Ms Stage several times over the past 5 or so years and she has been instrumental in educating me on various HOA issues and questions. She is a solid expert in HOA law and has an excellent way of communicating her discussions to the client in a clear and very detailed way. I appre...
Barbara Billiot Stage's Lawyer Endorsements
"The answers of Ms. Stage are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. (PS - an attorney who has made an error in their past would not negatively influence me. "Bouncing back" from such an experience, to me, reflects a very deep and positive commitment to the practice of law.)"
"I am pleased to endorse Ms. Stage, who I know from years of responding to Avvo questions and also direct inquiries. Her responses to questions not only are technically correct but offer practical insight into the root of a problem and the consequences of either taking legal action, or not doing so. Practicing law with wisdom is important."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse Barbara. She is true asset to the Avvo community."
"I endorse this lawyer. according to her reviews and excellent contributions here on Avvo, I find Attorney Stage to be an excellent lawyer."
"Ms. Stage is very knowledgeable and experienced. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Stage had a great appellate win in Higgins v. Timber Springs HOA and has been an active and knowledgeable voice on issues concerning HOAs, Condos, and foreclosures."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Great lawyer. Her opinions and advice make obvious her legal expertise and handle on the law. I recommend her without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Stage is one of the most giving lawyers in Avvo history. Her record of providing help to people is beyond elite. Kudos. I endorse this lawyer."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Stage is a well respected attorney in the legal community and advocates zealously on behalf of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community"
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"Ms. Stage not only gives sage advise on AVVO, she has an impeccable reputation. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Stage."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2015
updated on 09/10/2016Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Barbara’s comment:
“I admitted to my mistake and agreed to the consequences.”
Honors
2021
Readers' Choice Awards, Florida Community Association Journal
2021
Top Contributor, AVVO
2001
Cast Excellence Award, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts LLC
1996
Student Leadership Award, University of New Orleans
1995
Commendation Dean of Accounting, University of New Orleans
1981
Cost Savings Award, Lockheed Martin Manned Space Systems
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Attorney/President, Stage Law Firm, PA
2007 - 2008
Assistant Regional Counsel, Regional Counsel's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
University of Florida / IFASAdvisory Board
2018 - 2018
LSU Alumni of Central Florida, Inc.Board Member
2006 - 2006
Florida A&M College of Law Student Bar AssociationBoard Member, Officer
Sample of Legal Cases
HOA Towing
Court upheld towing and appellate court affirmed
Huge Win - Condo Dispute Over Deck
Affirmed
A Win
Summary Judgment for Client
A WIN
Judgment for the Defendant Homeowner.
No Deed Restrictions
Summary Judgment for my client.
Foreclosure Dismissed
Case dismissed, Plaintiff to pay attorneys fees
SCRA - HOA Foreclosure Reversed
Reversed on Appeal
Settlement on HOA Fees
Negotiated settlement
Mortgage Foreclosure Dismissed
Summary Judgment for Defendant
Developer Arrested
Civil case dismissed but developer arrested
Loan Mod - Huge Reduction in Principle
Loan Modification
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Mold Case
Settled
Education
2007
Florida A&M University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Phoenix
MBA - Master of Technology Management
2000
Nova Southeastern University
BS - Bachelor of Science Business Management
Speaking Engagements
2021
Urban Landscape Summit
Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Properly served with a lawsuit
21 Dec 2025
Q&A
Florida HOA lawn signs
18 Dec 2025
Q&A
Can HOA and owners of a gated community take out the gate and give the streets to the city?
17 Dec 2025
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Retention Pond Liability
16 Oct 2025
Legal Guide
2021 Legislative Updates - The Homeowners Association Act
25 Aug 2021
Legal Guide
The Importance of Insurance in Condominiums
27 Apr 2018